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Iridium Communications (NasdaqGS:IRDM)
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Iridium Communications stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 22 (worse than 78% compared with investment alternatives), Iridium Communications (Alternative Carriers, USA) shares have lower financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Iridium Communications are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 11 (worse than 89% of alternatives), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 32, which means above-average debt burdens) but show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 75). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 22, is a sell recommendation based on Iridium Communications's financial characteristics. As the company Iridium Communications shows low value with an Obermatt Value Rank of 11 (89% of comparable investments are less expensive), investors should look at the other ranks. In this case, growth is expected to be above-average, better than 75% of comparable companies (Obermatt Growth Rank is 75). This is a typical case. Companies with above average growth tend to cost more than stocks with slower growth expectations. If this is a high-growth company, the low Obermatt Safety Rank of 32 is a good sign. The more debt a well-performing company has, the higher the returns to shareholders. However, if growth turns negative or interest rates increase, high debt may become a burden. If you believe the future is bright for Iridium Communications, even a low-value company (in terms of its key financial indicators) can be a good investment. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
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Country | USA |
Industry | Alternative Carriers |
Index | NASDAQ, D.J. US Telecom |
Size class | Medium |
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Research History: Iridium Communications
RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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VALUE | ||||||||
VALUE | 1 |
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3 |
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6 |
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11 |
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GROWTH | ||||||||
GROWTH | 94 |
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28 |
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5 |
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75 |
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SAFETY | ||||||||
SAFETY | 54 |
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29 |
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25 |
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32 |
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SENTIMENT | ||||||||
SENTIMENT | n/a |
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97 |
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92 |
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360° VIEW | ||||||||
360° VIEW | n/a |
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20 |
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12 |
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Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 22 (worse than 78% compared with investment alternatives), Iridium Communications (Alternative Carriers, USA) shares have lower financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Iridium Communications are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 11 (worse than 89% of alternatives), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 32, which means above-average debt burdens) but show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 75). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 22, is a sell recommendation based on Iridium Communications's financial characteristics. As the company Iridium Communications shows low value with an Obermatt Value Rank of 11 (89% of comparable investments are less expensive), investors should look at the other ranks. In this case, growth is expected to be above-average, better than 75% of comparable companies (Obermatt Growth Rank is 75). This is a typical case. Companies with above average growth tend to cost more than stocks with slower growth expectations. If this is a high-growth company, the low Obermatt Safety Rank of 32 is a good sign. The more debt a well-performing company has, the higher the returns to shareholders. However, if growth turns negative or interest rates increase, high debt may become a burden. If you believe the future is bright for Iridium Communications, even a low-value company (in terms of its key financial indicators) can be a good investment. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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VALUE | ||||||||
VALUE | 1 |
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3 |
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6 |
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11 |
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GROWTH | ||||||||
GROWTH | 94 |
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28 |
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5 |
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75 |
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SAFETY | ||||||||
SAFETY | 54 |
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29 |
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25 |
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32 |
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COMBINED | ||||||||
COMBINED | 44 |
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1 |
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1 |
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22 |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 11 (worse than 89% compared with alternatives), Iridium Communications shares are significantly more expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators below average for Iridium Communications. Only the metric dividend yield has an above-average rank, reflecting that dividend practices are expected to be higher than 65% of comparable companies, making the stock an attractive buy for dividend investors. However, dividend investors may get disappointed because all other critical financial indicators are below the market median: Price-to-Sales is 13 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 87% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning Iridium Communications's sales levels. The same is valid for Price-to-Profit (also referred to as price-earnings, P/E) with a rank of 9 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profit levels is higher than 91% of comparable companies. In addition, Price-to-Book (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 13 is also low. Compared with invested capital, the stock price is higher than for 87% of comparable investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 11, is a sell recommendation based on Iridium Communications's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Should dividend investors pick Iridium Communications? The company-reported financials speak against it. The company is expensive compared with revenue and invested capital levels, two reliable company size indicators. In addition, it currently has a low level of profits. How can future dividends be paid in the case that profits remain low? Dividend investors should choose Iridium Communications only if they reasonably expect the low current profit levels to be transitory. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision, which is essential in this case, as the financial indicators are inconclusive. ...read more
VALUE METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | ||||||||
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | 3 |
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5 |
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5 |
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13 |
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PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 16 |
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1 |
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4 |
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9 |
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PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | 17 |
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17 |
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9 |
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13 |
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DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
DIVIDEND YIELD | 1 |
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54 |
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56 |
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65 |
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CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 1 |
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3 |
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6 |
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11 |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 75 (better than 75% compared with alternatives) for 2024, Iridium Communications shows one of the highest growth dynamics in its industry. Investors also speak of high momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with half of the indicators below and half above average for Iridium Communications. Sales Growth has a rank of 72, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 72% of its competitors. Profit Growth with a rank of 100 is also above average. But Capital Growth has only a rank of 17, and Stock Returns with 25 are also below-average. Stock returns for Iridium Communications have recently been below 75% of alternative investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 75, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Are investors forecasting troubles based on the lack of operating investment activity at the company? This could be one explanation as to why stock returns are low. But stock returns can also be the result of correcting an error in the past, in this case, an overly optimistic outlook on the future, which is now more realistic. The Value Ranks may confirm such a picture. The more important growth indicators are revenues and profits, which are both above average for Iridium Communications. This is a positive sign from the company's operational side and may give investors courage, despite the poor recent stock price performance. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with the Obermatt Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case, especially since the growth performance is mixed here. ...read more
GROWTH METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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REVENUE GROWTH | ||||||||
REVENUE GROWTH | 61 |
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54 |
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29 |
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72 |
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PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
PROFIT GROWTH | 35 |
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81 |
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8 |
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100 |
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CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
CAPITAL GROWTH | n/a |
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19 |
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12 |
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17 |
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STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
STOCK RETURNS | 91 |
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15 |
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25 |
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25 |
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CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 94 |
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28 |
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5 |
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75 |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 32 (better than 32% compared with alternatives), the company Iridium Communications has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Iridium Communications is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for Iridium Communications and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 59, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 59% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 36, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 64% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 28, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 72% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 32 (worse than 68% compared with alternatives), Iridium Communications has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. A good Refinancing Rank means that the problems of the company may not be around the corner. But high Leverage is only good if things go well, and low Liquidity is a signal for caution. The financing signals for Iridium Communications are on the riskier side, requiring the company's future to be on the safer side. Investors may want to look at Growth and Sentiment ranks before making an investment decision. In the long-term, investors may have a debt challenge with Iridium Communications and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more
SAFETY METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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LEVERAGE | ||||||||
LEVERAGE | 57 |
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60 |
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50 |
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36 |
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REFINANCING | ||||||||
REFINANCING | 67 |
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47 |
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53 |
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59 |
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LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
LIQUIDITY | 24 |
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18 |
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22 |
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28 |
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CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 54 |
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29 |
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25 |
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32 |
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Sentiment Metrics in Detail
SENTIMENT | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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ANALYST OPINIONS | ||||||||
ANALYST OPINIONS | n/a |
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56 |
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89 |
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OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
OPINIONS CHANGE | n/a |
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50 |
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72 |
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PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
PRO HOLDINGS | n/a |
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74 |
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34 |
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MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
MARKET PULSE | n/a |
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88 |
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83 |
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CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | n/a |
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97 |
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92 |
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