Iridium CommunicationsHAM:6IC -1.94%74 FCF Yield % is 6.63 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 4.03. 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 369 Telecommunication Services companies, Iridium Communications ranks better than 54.2% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Iridium Communications FCF Yield % Related Terms
Iridium Communications FCF Yield % 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, LBTYA: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Iridium Communications's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Iridium Communications's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iridium Communications's FCF Yield % 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 Yield % of 6.63 as of Jun. 29, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 4.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #169 out of 369 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Iridium Communications' FCF Yield % too high?
Iridium Communications' current FCF Yield % of 6.63 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 4.03. The Telecommunication Services industry median FCF Yield % is 5.63. Iridium Communications' value of 6.63 is 17.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #169 out of 369 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Yield % compare to LBRDA and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #169 out of 369 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Iridium Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 5.63. Iridium Communications' value of 6.63 is 17.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.03 vs. the industry median of 5.63, 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 Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median FCF Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.63, based on 369 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Iridium Communications's current FCF Yield % of 6.63 is 17.8% 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median FCF Yield % is 5.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iridium Communications's current FCF Yield % is 6.63, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 4.03. 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 Yield % is 6.63, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 4.03 and 17.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.63. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (HAM:6IC), the current FCF Yield % is 6.63 as of Jun. 29, 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 Yield %: 6.63 (65% above median its 10-year median of 4.03)
GF Value™: €29.55 vs. price of €35.30 (19.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#169 of 369)
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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