IRDM Iridium Communications PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The price-to-earnings ratio for Iridium Communications stock stands at 32.72 as of Feb 21, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $0.95 and the stock price of $31.08 per share. A decrease of 42% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 56.1 of the last four quarters.
IRDM PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Iridium Communications has been 168.4. The current 32.72 P/E ratio is 81% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2010 | 29.46 | N/A | $8.25 | $0.28 |
Iridium Communications PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 2022 | N/A | N/A | $37.56 | $0 |
| Mar 2022 | N/A | N/A | $40.32 | -$0.01 |
| Dec 2021 | N/A | N/A | $41.29 | -$0.07 |
| Sep 2021 | N/A | N/A | $39.85 | -$0.09 |
| Jun 2021 | N/A | N/A | $39.99 | -$0.1 |
IRDM average PE ratio chart
IRDM's current P/E ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
IRDM PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stock GOGO, IRDM's PE ratio is higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GOGO Gogo Inc | 18.09 | $1B |
| IRDM Iridium Communications Inc | 32.72 | $3.38B |
| GSAT Globalstar Inc | N/A | $2.61B |
| BA Boeing Co | N/A | $132.88B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Iridium Communications's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for IRDM stock is 32.72 as of Feb 21, 2025.
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 356.67.
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 356.67.
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 81% 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 (Feb 21, 2025), Iridium Communications's stock price is $31.08. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $0.95. Therefore, Iridium Communications's PE ratio for today is 32.72. PE RATIO(32.72) = STOCK PRICE($31.08) / TTM EPS($0.95)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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