Company / FCF Margin
Iridium Communications FCF Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest FCF Margin
34.4%
FY2025
5-year range
14.3% / 36.9%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-6.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#3 of 62
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 62 Communication Services companies, Iridium Communications is in the top 5% for fcf margin. FCF Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -41.6% in FY2016 to 36.9% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
34.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -1.8%. Ranks 3rd among 62 companies in Communication Services.
Improved from 30.5% to 34.4% over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
FCF Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -1.8pp
- 5-Year Change
- -1.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+135.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, fcf margin decreased 6.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 130.8pp above the Communication Services sector average.
- Peak fcf margin was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest fcf margin in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.63 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 27.9%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | FCF MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 34.4% | -6.7% |
| FY2024 | 36.9% | +20.7% |
| FY2023 | 30.5% | -15.6% |
| FY2022 | 36.2% | +152.5% |
| FY2021 | 14.3% | -60.4% |
| FY2020 | 36.2% | +152.5% |
| FY2019 | 14.3% | +158.7% |
| FY2018 | -24.4% | +22.2% |
| FY2017 | -31.4% | +24.7% |
| FY2016 | -41.6% | +38.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026