IRDM (Iridium Communications) Tax Provision: $-30.6 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


IRDM Iridium Communications Inc IRDM
69 GF Score
Price $55.72
GF Value $36.49
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Iridium Communications Tax Provision?

Iridium Communications IRDM +1.59% 69 Tax Provision is $-30.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IRDM with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Iridium Communications's tax provision for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-8.8 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-30.6 Mil.

Iridium Communications Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Iridium Communications's Tax Provision can be seen below:

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* 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 Tax Provision Chart

Iridium Communications Annual Data
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Tax Provision
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Iridium Communications Quarterly Data
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Iridium Communications Tax Provision Calculation

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Tax Provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-30.6 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Provision →
What does a Tax Provision of $-30.6 Mil mean?
Iridium Communications (IRDM) has a Tax Provision of $-30.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors.
Is Iridium Communications' Tax Provision too high?
Iridium Communications' current Tax Provision is $-30.6 Mil. 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' Tax Provision compare to LBRDA and TDS?
Iridium Communications' Tax Provision of $-30.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Provision for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Tax Provision 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 Tax Provision mean?
A high Tax Provision can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. Iridium Communications's current Tax Provision is $-30.6 Mil. 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 $55.72 — trading 52.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is $-30.6 Mil. 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 Tax Provision calculated?
Tax Provision is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (IRDM), the current Tax Provision is $-30.6 Mil 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 $55.72 is trading 52.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.49. GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IRDM:

  • Tax Provision: $-30.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: $36.49 vs. price of $55.72 (52.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 10 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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