Iridium [IRDM] vs IDT [IDT] Detailed Stock Comparison
Iridium
NASDAQ
Loading...
IDT
NYSE
Loading...
TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Iridium wins in 11 metrics, IDT wins in 9 metrics, with 0 ties. Iridium appears stronger overall.
View Metrics Details
Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Iridium | IDT | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 17.79 | 17.50 | IDT |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 4.00 | 5.85 | Iridium |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 381.99 | 0.67 | IDT |
| PEG Ratio | -0.69 | 0.06 | Iridium |
| EV/EBITDA | 8.46 | 13.73 | Iridium |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 13.20% | 7.85% | Iridium |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 23.17% | 8.94% | Iridium |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 23.17% | 8.94% | Iridium |
| Return on Equity | 17.96% | 37.20% | IDT |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 5.22% | 11.13% | IDT |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $306.07M | $59.27M | Iridium |
| Dividend Yield | 2.76% | 0.17% | Iridium |
| 1-Year Return | -34.04% | 75.97% | IDT |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.20 | 1.37 | IDT |
| Enterprise Value | $3.62B | $1.48B | Iridium |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 4.22 | 1.21 | IDT |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 70.08% | 37.08% | Iridium |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $8 | $49 | IDT |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.00 | $3.79 | IDT |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.78 | 0.79 | Iridium |
Performance
News Sentiment
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Iridium vs IDT Stock Performance Analysis
Loading Price Chart...
Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iridium | -3.26% | -29.18% | -28.53% | -39.14% | -34.95% | -39.84% |
| IDT | 1.31% | 2.22% | 8.26% | 2.44% | 35.39% | 40.94% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iridium | -34.04% | -60.46% | -34.86% | 159.33% | 94.85% | 95.93% |
| IDT | 75.97% | 164.20% | 853.16% | 346.43% | 396.56% | 105.64% |
News Based Sentiment: Iridium vs IDT
Iridium
News based Sentiment: NEGATIVE
September brought a wave of negative sentiment for Iridium, primarily driven by concerns over increasing competition from Starlink. While the company maintains a strong government contract and some institutional support, the downgrades and stock price decline suggest a significant shift in investor perception and increased risk.
IDT
News based Sentiment: MIXED
September brought a blend of positive and negative developments for IDT. While retail sales showed improvement and institutional investors continued to increase their stakes, an analyst downgrade and concerns about the company's financial health created a mixed investment picture. The bullish stock trend towards month's end adds another layer of complexity.
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Iridium vs IDT
| Metric | IRDM | IDT |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.89B | $1.67B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Small cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 4,647,230 | 129,000 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 2,548,040 | 129,677 |
| Last Close | $17.79 | $66.34 |
| 52 Week Range | $17.08 - $35.85 | $36.67 - $71.12 |
| % from 52W High | -50.38% | -6.72% |
| All-Time High | $68.34 (Apr 24, 2023) | $71.12 (Jul 03, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -73.97% | -6.72% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.08% | 0.01% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.32% | 2.91% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.13% | 0.08% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.23% | 0.09% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.18% | 0.37% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 381.99 | 0.67 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $4.45 | $11.34 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.75 | $8.87 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $414.11M | $121.47M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $284.89M | $38.30M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.76% | 0.17% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.71 | $0.11 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Iridium vs IDT
| Metric | IRDM | IDT |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 17.79 | 17.50 |
| Forward P/E | 18.53 | 44.23 |
| PEG Ratio | -0.69 | 0.06 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.20 | 1.37 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 4.00 | 5.85 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.89B | $1.67B |
| Enterprise Value | $3.62B | $1.48B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 4.22 | 1.21 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 8.46 | 13.73 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.78 | 0.79 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $4.45 | $11.34 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Iridium vs IDT
Financial Metrics
Loading Financial Charts...
Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | IRDM | IDT |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $216.91M | $301.99M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $64.91M | $190.02M |
| Gross Profit | $152.00M | $111.96M |
| Research & Development | $4.28M | $12.74M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $50.26M | $26.99M |
| EBITDA | $102.22M | $29.32M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $26.64M | $30.76M |
| Income Tax | $3.81M | $7.80M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $21.97M | $22.96M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | IRDM | IDT |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $50.90M | $199.95M |
| Total Current Assets | $256.75M | $498.27M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $129.32M | $287.16M |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.78B | $1.21M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $518.45M | $310.85M |
| Retained Earnings | $-425.22M | $141.75M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | $40.99M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | IRDM | IDT |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $80.38M | $36.44M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $36.54M | $70.34M |
| Debt Repayment | $-4.57M | $-17,000 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-70.48M | $-6.38M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | IRDM | IDT |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 8.67M | 436,419 |
| Short Ratio | 5.62 | 3.29 |
| Short % of Float | 0.13% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 4,647,230 | 129,000 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 2,548,040 | 129,677 |
| Shares Outstanding | 110.36M | 25.26M |
| Float Shares | 92.99M | 20.56M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.13% | 0.14% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.95% | 0.57% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Iridium vs IDT
| Metric | IRDM | IDT |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.71 | $0.11 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 2.76% | 0.17% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.50 | $0.07 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.41% | 0.13% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $1.50 | $0.21 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 15, 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 |