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Iridium CommunicationsIRDM -2.77%77 12-1 Month Momentum % is 36.17% as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates IRDM with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 380 Telecommunication Services companies, Iridium Communications ranks better than 80.26% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-07-24), Iridium Communications's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 36.17%.
The industry rank for Iridium Communications's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
IRDM's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 80.26% of 380
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.535
vs IRDM: 36.17
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Iridium Communications 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
IRDM vs LBRDA, TDS, LBTYA: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Iridium Communications's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Iridium Communications's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iridium Communications's 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % of 36.17% as of Jul. 24, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #75 out of 380 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is Iridium Communications' 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Iridium Communications' current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 36.17%. The Telecommunication Services industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.54. Iridium Communications' value of 36.17% is 6660.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #75 out of 380 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 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iridium Communications' 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to LBRDA and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #75 out of 380 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Iridium Communications in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.54. Iridium Communications' value of 36.17% is 6660.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.54, based on 380 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Iridium Communications's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 36.17% is 6660.7% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iridium Communications's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 36.17%. 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 $36.53, compared to a current price of $46.32 — trading 26.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 36.17% and 6660.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.54. Iridium Communications' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (IRDM), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 36.17% as of Jul. 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 $46.32 is trading 26.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.53.
GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IRDM:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 36.17%
GF Value™: $36.53 vs. price of $46.32 (26.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6660.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#75 of 380)
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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