The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Iridium Communications's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $219.1 Mil. Iridium Communications's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $99.1 Mil.
Hence, Iridium Communications's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.21.
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Iridium Communications Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Iridium Communications Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Iridium Communications's Receivables Turnover 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.
IRDM vs LBRDA, TDS, LBTYA: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Iridium Communications's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Iridium Communications's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iridium Communications's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover of 2.21 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #116 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Iridium Communications' Receivables Turnover too high?
Iridium Communications' current Receivables Turnover is 2.21. The Telecommunication Services industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.16. Iridium Communications' value of 2.21 is 64.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #116 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above 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' Receivables Turnover compare to LBRDA and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #116 out of 362 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Iridium Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.16. Iridium Communications' value of 2.21 is 64.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.16, based on 362 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Iridium Communications's current Receivables Turnover of 2.21 is 64.1% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 6.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iridium Communications's current Receivables Turnover is 2.21. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.49, compared to a current price of $53.63 — trading 47% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.21 and 64.1% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 6.16. 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 Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (IRDM), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.21 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 (IRDM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iridium Communications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $53.63 is trading 47% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.49.
GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IRDM:
Receivables Turnover: 2.21
GF Value™: $36.49 vs. price of $53.63 (47% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.1% below the Telecommunication Services median (#116 of 362)
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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