Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-18 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

54 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 36
Quality 73
Growth 28
Balance sheet 40
Cash quality 83
Capital allocation 69
Momentum 76

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

1.92 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 2026-09-18

Quick answers

What is Iridium Communications Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 54/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 36, quality 73, growth 28, balance sheet 40, cash quality 83, capital allocation 69, momentum 76. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

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

1.92, which sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) as of 2026-09-18. 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 2026-09-18. 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 2026-09-18. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

Related in the Closelook universe

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