Iridium CommunicationsHAM:6IC -0.42%69 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates HAM:6IC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 191 Telecommunication Services companies, Iridium Communications ranks worse than 55.5% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Iridium Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for Iridium Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:6IC'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.59 Max: 4.33
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Iridium Communications was 4.33. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.59.
HAM:6IC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 55.5% of 191
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs HAM:6IC: 0.30
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Iridium Communications was 3.55%. The lowest was 0.19%. And the median was 1.83%.
During the past 12 months, Iridium Communications's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Iridium Communications (HAM:6IC) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Iridium Communications Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Iridium Communications Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Iridium Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
HAM:6IC vs LBRDA, TDS, LBTYA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Iridium Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Iridium Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iridium Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Iridium Communications Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Iridium Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Iridium Communications' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 4.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #106 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is Iridium Communications' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Iridium Communications' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 4.33. The Telecommunication Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. Iridium Communications' value of 0.75 is 41.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #106 out of 191 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Iridium Communications has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iridium Communications' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LBRDA and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #106 out of 191 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Iridium Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. Iridium Communications' value of 0.75 is 41.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Iridium Communications' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 4.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 0.53, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.53, based on 191 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Iridium Communications's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75 is 41.5% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iridium Communications's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.11, compared to a current price of €48.90 — trading 57.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 41.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.53. Iridium Communications' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (HAM:6IC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75 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 €48.90 is trading 57.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €31.11.
GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:6IC:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.75 (27% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: €31.11 vs. price of €48.90 (57.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#106 of 191)
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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