IRDM (Iridium Communications) Growth Rank: 7 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — Near Median

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IRDM Iridium Communications Inc IRDM
77 GF Score
Price $47.09
GF Value $36.53
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Iridium Communications Growth Rank?

Iridium Communications IRDM +1.03% 77 Growth Rank is 7 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates IRDM with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Iridium Communications has the Growth Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Iridium Communications Growth Rank Related Terms

IRDM vs LBRDA, TDS, LBTYA: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Iridium Communications's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Iridium Communications's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Iridium Communications's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 7 mean?
Iridium Communications (IRDM) has a Growth Rank of 7 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Iridium Communications' Growth Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00.
Is Iridium Communications' Growth Rank too high?
Iridium Communications' current Growth Rank of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. 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' Growth Rank compare to LBRDA and TDS?
Iridium Communications' Growth Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. Historically, Iridium Communications' own Growth Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. Iridium Communications's current Growth Rank is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 $47.09 — trading 28.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Iridium Communications' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (IRDM), the current Growth Rank is 7 as of Jul. 17, 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 $47.09 is trading 28.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.53. GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IRDM:

  • Growth Rank: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $36.53 vs. price of $47.09 (28.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 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.
77GF Score

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