IRDM (Iridium Communications) Tariff Resilience Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


IRDM Iridium Communications Inc IRDM
74 GF Score
Price $43.52
GF Value $36.43
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Iridium Communications Tariff Resilience Score?

Iridium Communications IRDM +4.02% 74 Tariff Resilience Score is 7 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates IRDM with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.43 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 390 Telecommunication Services companies, Iridium Communications ranks better than 88.46% on this metric.

Iridium Communications has the Tariff Resilience Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Highly Resilient.

Iridium Communications has Limited exposure due to focus on satellite communications. Some components sourced internationally, but strong global network reduces vulnerability.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Iridium Communications might have Highly Resilient.

Iridium Communications  (NAS:IRDM) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

Iridium Communications Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

IRDM vs LBRDA, TDS, AD: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Iridium Communications's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 7 mean?
Iridium Communications (IRDM) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 7 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #45 out of 390 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Iridium Communications' Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Iridium Communications' current Tariff Resilience Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #45 out of 390 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 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iridium Communications' Tariff Resilience Score compare to LBRDA and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #45 out of 390 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places Iridium Communications in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. Iridium Communications's current Tariff Resilience Score is 7. 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 $36.43, compared to a current price of $43.52 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 7. Iridium Communications' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (IRDM), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 7 as of Jun. 27, 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 $43.52 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.43. GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IRDM:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $36.43 vs. price of $43.52 (19.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 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.
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