Iridium CommunicationsHAM:6IC -1.94%74 FCF Margin % is 19.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 32.46. GuruFocus rates HAM:6IC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Iridium Communications ranks better than 93.46% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Iridium Communications's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:6IC'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.62 Med: 32.46 Max: 42.43
Current: 34.82
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Iridium Communications was 42.43%. The lowest was -41.62%. And the median was 32.46%.
HAM:6IC's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 93.46% of 367
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 8.25
vs HAM:6IC: 34.82
Iridium Communications FCF Margin % Related Terms
Iridium Communications FCF Margin % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
HAM:6IC vs LBRDA, TDS, AD: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Iridium Communications's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Iridium Communications FCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Iridium Communications's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iridium Communications's FCF Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Iridium Communications (HAM:6IC) has a FCF Margin % of 19.02% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 32.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #24 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Iridium Communications' FCF Margin % too high?
Iridium Communications' current FCF Margin % of 19.02% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 32.46. The Telecommunication Services industry median FCF Margin % is 8.25. Iridium Communications' value of 19.02% is 130.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #24 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Iridium Communications has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iridium Communications' FCF Margin % compare to LBRDA and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #24 out of 367 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Iridium Communications in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 8.25. Iridium Communications' value of 19.02% is 130.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 32.46 vs. the industry median of 8.25, Iridium Communications has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 8.25, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Iridium Communications's current FCF Margin % of 19.02% is 130.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iridium Communications's current FCF Margin % is 19.02%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 32.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iridium Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iridium Communications (HAM:6IC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.55, compared to a current price of €35.30 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 19.02%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 32.46 and 130.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 8.25. Iridium Communications' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (HAM:6IC), the current FCF Margin % is 19.02% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Iridium Communications (HAM:6IC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iridium Communications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €35.30 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.55.
GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:6IC:
FCF Margin %: 19.02% (41% below median its 10-year median of 32.46)
GF Value™: €29.55 vs. price of €35.30 (19.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 130.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#24 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:6IC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iridium Communications Inc is the commercial provider of communications services offering true globalised coverage, connecting people, organizations, and assets to and from anywhere, in real time. The company is a provider of mobile voice and data communications services through a constellation of low-earth-orbiting satellites. Iridium's solutions are ideally suited for industries such as maritime, aviation, government/military, emergency/humanitarian services, mining, forestry, oil and gas, heavy equipment, transportation, and utilities. Iridium also provides service to subscribers from the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as other civil and government agencies world-wide. The Company operates in one business segment, providing satellite communications services and products.
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