Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 3.32x as of March 2026. Operating cash flow of $71.61 Million exceeds net income of $21.59 Million, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) cash conversion ratio to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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Iridium Communications Inc Cash Flow Quality Index (2008–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Iridium Communications Inc across 13 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check how aggressively does Iridium Communications Inc reinvest cash to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Iridium Communications Inc (2008–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Iridium Communications Inc. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) total market value.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.50x | $400.07 Million | $114.37 Million | ▲ +4.9% |
| 2024 | 3.33x | $375.95 Million | $112.78 Million | ▼ -83.7% |
| 2023 | 20.43x | $314.91 Million | $15.41 Million | ▼ -48.3% |
| 2022 | 39.52x | $344.73 Million | $8.72 Million | ▲ +3460.2% |
| 2017 | 1.11x | $259.62 Million | $233.86 Million | ▼ -45.3% |
| 2016 | 2.03x | $225.20 Million | $111.03 Million | ▼ -93.4% |
| 2015 | 30.53x | $217.48 Million | $7.12 Million | ▲ +965.5% |
| 2014 | 2.87x | $214.87 Million | $74.99 Million | ▼ -2.1% |
| 2013 | 2.93x | $183.05 Million | $62.52 Million | ▲ +8.7% |
| 2012 | 2.69x | $174.02 Million | $64.63 Million | ▼ -41.8% |
| 2011 | 4.62x | $183.46 Million | $39.68 Million | ▼ -30.7% |
| 2010 | 6.67x | $151.44 Million | $22.69 Million | ▲ +459.4% |
| 2008 | 1.19x | $1.98 Million | $1.66 Million | — |