Iridium CommunicationsIRDM -4.26%74 OCF Yield % is 9.19 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 8.57. 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. Among 371 Telecommunication Services companies, Iridium Communications ranks worse than 60.38% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF 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 operating 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 OCF Yield % Related Terms
Iridium Communications OCF 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Iridium Communications's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Iridium Communications's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iridium Communications's OCF 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 (IRDM) has a OCF Yield % of 9.19 as of Jun. 24, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.57. Over the past decade, Iridium Communications' OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.44 to 27.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #224 out of 371 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Iridium Communications' OCF Yield % too high?
Iridium Communications' current OCF Yield % of 9.19 is near median its 10-year median of 8.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.44 to a high of 27.26. The Telecommunication Services industry median OCF Yield % is 12.67. Iridium Communications' value of 9.19 is 27.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #224 out of 371 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below 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' OCF Yield % compare to LBRDA and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #224 out of 371 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Iridium Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 12.67. Iridium Communications' value of 9.19 is 27.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Iridium Communications' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.44 to 27.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.57 vs. the industry median of 12.67, Iridium Communications has consistently been below 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 OCF Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median OCF Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 12.67, based on 371 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Iridium Communications's current OCF Yield % of 9.19 is 27.5% below 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median OCF Yield % is 12.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iridium Communications's current OCF Yield % is 9.19, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.57. 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 $42.28 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 9.19, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.57 and 27.5% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 12.67. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (IRDM), the current OCF Yield % is 9.19 as of Jun. 24, 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 $42.28 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.43.
GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IRDM:
OCF Yield %: 9.19 (near median its 10-year median of 8.57)
GF Value™: $36.43 vs. price of $42.28 (16.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.5% below the Telecommunication Services median (#224 of 371)
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 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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