Iridium CommunicationsHAM:6IC -3.27%69 PEG Ratio is 4.99 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 93% above its 10-year median of 2.58. GuruFocus rates HAM:6IC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 163 Telecommunication Services companies, Iridium Communications ranks worse than 79.14% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Iridium Communications's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:6IC'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 2.58 Max: 214.92
Current: 4.86
During the past 13 years, Iridium Communications's highest PEG Ratio was 214.92. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 2.58.
HAM:6IC's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 79.14% of 163
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs HAM:6IC: 4.86
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Iridium Communications (HAM:6IC) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
* 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: PEG Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Iridium Communications's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Iridium Communications's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iridium Communications's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Iridium Communications (HAM:6IC) has a PEG Ratio of 4.99 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. This is 93% above median its historical median of 2.58. Over the past decade, Iridium Communications' PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 214.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #129 out of 163 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 79.1%.
Is Iridium Communications' PEG Ratio too high?
Iridium Communications' current PEG Ratio of 4.99 is 93% above median its 10-year median of 2.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 214.92. The Telecommunication Services industry median PEG Ratio is 2.25. Iridium Communications' value of 4.99 is 121.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #129 out of 163 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' PEG Ratio compare to LBRDA and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #129 out of 163 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Iridium Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.25. Iridium Communications' value of 4.99 is 121.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Iridium Communications' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 214.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.58 vs. the industry median of 2.25, 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 PEG Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median PEG Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.25, based on 163 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Iridium Communications's current PEG Ratio of 4.99 is 121.8% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iridium Communications's current PEG Ratio is 4.99, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 2.58. 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 €32.11, compared to a current price of €47.30 — trading 47.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 4.99, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 2.58 and 121.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.25. Iridium Communications' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (HAM:6IC), the current PEG Ratio is 4.99 as of Jul. 06, 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 €47.30 is trading 47.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €32.11.
GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:6IC:
PEG Ratio: 4.99 (93% above median its 10-year median of 2.58)
GF Value™: €32.11 vs. price of €47.30 (47.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 121.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#129 of 163)
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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