Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Iridium Communications Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
24.7%
FY2025
5-year range
-11.1% / 24.7%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+26.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#11 of 64
Communication Services
What the data says
Iridium Communications's return on equity (roe) of 24.7% is higher than 83% of companies in the Communication Services sector (FY2025). Return on Equity (ROE) has increased for 4 consecutive years, from -11.1% in FY2021 to 24.7% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
24.7% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +28.7%. Top quartile in the Communication Services sector.
Improved from 1.7% to 24.7% over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +28.7pp
- 5-Year Change
- +28.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+375.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Iridium Communications's return on equity (roe) has grown for 4 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 26.4% year-over-year.
- Currently 19.5pp above the Communication Services sector average.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2021.
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 | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 24.7% | +26.4% |
| FY2024 | 19.6% | +1024.1% |
| FY2023 | 1.7% | +144.1% |
| FY2022 | -4.0% | +64.4% |
| FY2021 | -11.1% | -181.0% |
| FY2020 | -4.0% | +64.4% |
| FY2019 | -11.1% | -1221.4% |
| FY2018 | -0.8% | -105.7% |
| FY2017 | 14.6% | +77.4% |
| FY2016 | 8.3% | +1324.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026