Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-06 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

55 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 47
Quality 71
Growth 25
Balance sheet 27
Cash quality 84
Capital allocation 76
Momentum 87

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

1.99 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

8/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-3.24 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-08-06

Quick answers

What is Iridium Communications Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 55/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 47, quality 71, growth 25, balance sheet 27, cash quality 84, capital allocation 76, momentum 87. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Iridium Communications Inc's Altman Z-Score?

1.99, which sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) as of 2026-08-06. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Iridium Communications Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

8 of 9, as of 2026-08-06. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Iridium Communications Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-3.24 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-08-06. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.