IRDM
Iridium Communications
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
- Stocks
- Communication Services
- NASDAQ: IRDM
- PE Ratio
The price-to-earnings ratio for Iridium Communications stock stands at 49.08 as of Jul 13, 2026. This is based on the current EPS of $0.99 and the stock price of $48.59 per share. An increase of 120% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 22.3 of the last four quarters.
IRDM PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Iridium Communications has been 156.83. The current 49.08 P/E ratio is 69% lower than the historical average. In the past ten years, IRDM's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2022 quarter at 1,109.25, with a price of $44.37 and an EPS of $0.04. The Dec 2017 quarter marked the lowest point at 5.29, with a price of $11.8 and an EPS of $2.23.
Iridium Communications PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 58.18% in 2014
Maximum annual decrease: -91.09% in 2024
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16.24 | -46.84% | $17.38 | $1.07 |
| 2024 | 30.55 | -91.09% | $29.02 | $0.95 |
| 2023 | 343 | -53.29% | $41.16 | $0.12 |
| 2022 | 734.29 | N/A | $51.4 | $0.07 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $41.29 | -$0.07 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $39.33 | -$0.42 |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | $24.64 | -$1.33 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | $18.45 | -$0.22 |
| 2017 | 5.29 | -44.9% | $11.8 | $2.23 |
| 2016 | 9.6 | N/A | $9.6 | $1 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $8.41 | -$0.09 |
| 2014 | 13.73 | 58.18% | $9.75 | $0.71 |
| 2013 | 8.68 | 9.73% | $6.25 | $0.72 |
| 2012 | 7.91 | -41.54% | $6.72 | $0.85 |
| 2011 | 13.53 | -54.07% | $7.71 | $0.57 |
Iridium Communications PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 28.02 | 72.54% | $27.74 | $0.99 |
| Dec 2025 | 16.24 | 6.98% | $17.38 | $1.07 |
| Sep 2025 | 15.18 | -49.18% | $17.46 | $1.15 |
| Jun 2025 | 29.87 | 18.06% | $30.17 | $1.01 |
| Mar 2025 | 25.3 | -17.18% | $27.32 | $1.08 |
| Dec 2024 | 30.55 | -5.68% | $29.02 | $0.95 |
| Sep 2024 | 32.39 | -12.39% | $30.45 | $0.94 |
| Jun 2024 | 36.97 | -70.32% | $26.62 | $0.72 |
| Mar 2024 | 124.57 | -63.68% | $26.16 | $0.21 |
| Dec 2023 | 343 | N/A | $41.16 | $0.12 |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | N/A | $45.49 | -$0.17 |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | N/A | $62.12 | -$0.14 |
| Mar 2023 | 442.36 | -39.76% | $61.93 | $0.14 |
| Dec 2022 | 734.29 | -33.8% | $51.4 | $0.07 |
| Sep 2022 | 1,109.25 | N/A | $44.37 | $0.04 |
IRDM Price vs fair value
IRDM average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
IRDM's current P/E ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
Iridium Communications's P/E of 49.08 is above the Communication Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Communication Services sector average of 25.64, Iridium Communications's P/E is 91% higher.
IRDM PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer BA, IRDM's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than GOGO's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GOGO Gogo Inc | 29.5 | $478.74M |
| IRDM Iridium Communications Inc | 49.08 | $5.14B |
| BA Boeing Co | 83.86 | $169.89B |
| GSAT Globalstar Inc | N/A | $10.28B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Iridium Communications's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for IRDM stock is 49.08 as of Jul 13, 2026.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Iridium Communications (IRDM)?
The average PE ratio for IRDM stock over the past 3 years is 68.21.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Iridium Communications (IRDM)?
The average PE ratio for IRDM stock over the past 5 years is 228.31.
What is the highest PE ratio for IRDM?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 1,109.25 and it was in the Sep 2022 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for IRDM compare to its historical average?
IRDM's current price to earnings ratio is 69% below its 10-year historical average.
How is IRDM's PE ratio calculated (Iridium Communications PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Jul 13, 2026), Iridium Communications's stock price is $48.59. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2026 is $0.99. Therefore, Iridium Communications's PE ratio for today is 49.08. PE RATIO(49.08) = STOCK PRICE($48.59) / TTM EPS($0.99)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.