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Iridium Communications Total Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Iridium Communications's Total Payout Ratio 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: Total Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Iridium Communications's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Iridium Communications's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iridium Communications's Total Payout 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.
Iridium Communications (IRDM) has a Total Payout Ratio of 1.70 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors.
Is Iridium Communications' Total Payout Ratio too high?
Iridium Communications' current Total Payout Ratio is 1.70. Overall, Iridium Communications has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iridium Communications' Total Payout Ratio compare to LBRDA and TDS?
Iridium Communications' Total Payout Ratio of 1.70 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 Total Payout Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. Iridium Communications's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.70. 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 $36.51, compared to a current price of $50.06 — trading 37.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 1.70. Iridium Communications' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (IRDM), the current Total Payout Ratio is 1.70 as of Jul. 12, 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 $50.06 is trading 37.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.51.
GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IRDM:
Total Payout Ratio: 1.70
GF Value™: $36.51 vs. price of $50.06 (37.1% above fair value)
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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