IRDM (Iridium Communications) Interest Expense: $-85.8 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


IRDM Iridium Communications Inc IRDM
74 GF Score
Price $43.52
GF Value $36.43
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Iridium Communications Interest Expense?

Iridium Communications IRDM +4.02% 74 Interest Expense is $-85.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IRDM with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.43 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Iridium Communications's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -19.4 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-85.8 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Iridium Communications's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 50.7 Mil. Iridium Communications's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -19.4 Mil. Iridium Communications's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.62. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Iridium Communications  (NAS:IRDM) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Iridium Communications's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-19.4 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $50.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,753.2 Mil.

Iridium Communications's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*50.713/-19.366
=2.62

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Iridium Communications Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Iridium Communications's Interest Expense can be seen below:

* 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 Interest Expense Chart

Iridium Communications Annual Data
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Iridium Communications Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-85.8 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-85.8 Mil mean?
Iridium Communications (IRDM) has a Interest Expense of $-85.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors.
Is Iridium Communications' Interest Expense too high?
Iridium Communications' current Interest Expense is $-85.8 Mil. 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' Interest Expense compare to LBRDA and TDS?
Iridium Communications' Interest Expense of $-85.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. Iridium Communications's current Interest Expense is $-85.8 Mil. 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 (IRDM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.43, compared to a current price of $43.52 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-85.8 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (IRDM), the current Interest Expense is $-85.8 Mil 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 (IRDM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iridium Communications stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $43.52 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.43. GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IRDM:

  • Interest Expense: $-85.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: $36.43 vs. price of $43.52 (19.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the IRDM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Iridium Communications Business Description

Address 1750 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 1400, McLean, VA, USA, 22102
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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