Why Iridium Communications (IRDM) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term

Zacks
03 Apr

Taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for new and old investors alike.

Many investors also have a go-to methodology that helps guide their buy and sell decisions. One way to find winning stocks based on your preferred way of investing is to use the Zacks Style Scores, which are indicators that rate stocks based on three widely-followed investing types: value, growth, and momentum.

Why Investors Should Pay Attention to This Value Stock

Finding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, and Price/Cash Flow to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.

Iridium Communications (IRDM)

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Iridium Communications Inc is a satellite communications company that offers dedicated commercial global voice and data communications services to both businesses and governments in the U.S. as well as globally. It also works with non-governmental organizations.

IRDM is a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock, with a Value Style Score of B and VGM Score of B. Shares are currently trading at a forward P/E of 25.8X for the current fiscal year compared to the Satellite and Communication industry's P/E of 23.2X. Additionally, IRDM has a PEG Ratio of 0.9 and a Price/Cash Flow ratio of 9.7X. Value investors should also note IRDM's Price/Sales ratio of 3.5X.

A company's earnings performance is important for value investors as well. For fiscal 2025, five analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for IRDM, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.16 to $1.05 per share. IRDM also holds an average earnings surprise of 35.2%.

Investors should take the time to consider IRDM for their portfolios due to its solid Zacks Ranks, notable earnings and valuation metrics, and impressive Value and VGM Style Scores.

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