IRDM (Iridium Communications) Asset Turnover: 0.09 (As of Mar. 2026)


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GF Value $36.43
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Iridium Communications Asset Turnover?

Iridium Communications IRDM -4.26% 74 Asset Turnover is 0.09 as of Mar. 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.

Asset Turnover measures how quickly a company turns over its asset through sales. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Total Assets. Iridium Communications's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $219.1 Mil. Iridium Communications's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,531.6 Mil. Therefore, Iridium Communications's Asset Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.09.

Asset Turnover is linked to ROE % through Du Pont Formula. Iridium Communications's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.56%. It is also linked to ROA % through Du Pont Formula. Iridium Communications's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.41%.


Iridium Communications  (NAS:IRDM) Asset Turnover Explanation

Asset Turnover is linked to ROE % through Du Pont Formula.

Iridium Communications's annulized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

ROE %**(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=86.376/465.4755
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(86.376 / 876.228)*(876.228 / 2531.649)*(2531.649/ 465.4755)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=9.86 %*0.3461*5.4388
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=3.41 %*5.4388
=18.56 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.

* 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.

** The ROE % used above is for Du Pont Analysis only. It is different from the defined ROE % page on our website, as here it uses Net Income instead of Net Income attributable to Common Stockholders in the calculation.

It is also linked to ROA % through Du Pont Formula:

Iridium Communications's annulized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=86.376/2531.649
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(86.376 / 876.228)*(876.228 / 2531.649)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=9.86 %*0.3461
=3.41 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.

* 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.


Be Aware

In the article Joining The Dark Side: Pirates, Spies and Short Sellers, James Montier reported that In their US sample covering the period 1968-2003, Cooper et al find that firms with low asset growth outperformed firms with high asset growth by an astounding 20% p.a. equally weighted. Even when controlling for market, size and style, low asset growth firms outperformed high asset growth firms by 13% p.a. Therefore a company with fast asset growth may underperform.

Therefore, it is a good sign if a company's Asset Turnover is consistent or even increases. If a company's asset grows faster than sales, its Asset Turnover will decline, which can be a warning sign.


Iridium Communications Asset Turnover Related Terms


Iridium Communications Asset Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Iridium Communications's Asset 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.

Iridium Communications Asset Turnover Chart

Iridium Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Asset Turnover
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Iridium Communications Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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IRDM vs LBRDA, TDS, AD: Asset Turnover Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Iridium Communications's Asset Turnover falls into.


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Iridium Communications Asset Turnover Calculation

Asset Turnover measures how quickly a company turns over its asset through sales.

Iridium Communications's Asset Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Asset Turnover
=Revenue/Average Total Assets
=Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=871.659/( (2671.471+2531.009)/ 2 )
=871.659/2601.24
=0.34

Iridium Communications's Asset Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Asset Turnover
=Revenue/Average Total Assets
=Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=219.057/( (2531.009+2532.289)/ 2 )
=219.057/2531.649
=0.09

* 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.

Companies with low profit margins tend to have high Asset Turnover, while those with high profit margins have low Asset Turnover. Companies in the retail industry tend to have a very high turnover ratio.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Asset Turnover →
What does a Asset Turnover of 0.09 mean?
Iridium Communications (IRDM) has a Asset Turnover of 0.09 as of Mar. 2026. Asset turnover equals current-period sales over average total assets over the past two periods. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors.
Is Iridium Communications' Asset Turnover too high?
Iridium Communications' current Asset Turnover is 0.09. 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' Asset Turnover compare to LBRDA and TDS?
Iridium Communications' Asset Turnover of 0.09 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 Asset Turnover for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Asset Turnover depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Asset Turnover 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 Asset Turnover mean?
A high Asset Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Asset turnover equals current-period sales over average total assets over the past two periods. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. Iridium Communications's current Asset Turnover is 0.09. 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 $42.28 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Asset Turnover is 0.09. 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 Asset Turnover calculated?
Asset Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (IRDM), the current Asset Turnover is 0.09 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 $42.28 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.43. GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IRDM:

  • Asset Turnover: 0.09
  • GF Value™: $36.43 vs. price of $42.28 (16.1% 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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