Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM)

Net profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income US$ in thousands 15,415 8,722 -9,319 -56,054 -161,999
Revenue US$ in thousands 790,723 721,034 614,500 583,439 560,444
Net profit margin 1.95% 1.21% -1.52% -9.61% -28.91%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $15,415K ÷ $790,723K
= 1.95%

The net profit margin of Iridium Communications Inc has shown a positive trend over the past five years. The company has steadily improved its profitability from a negative net profit margin of -29.65% in 2019 to a positive net profit margin of 1.95% in 2023. This indicates that the company has been able to effectively manage its costs and generate more profit relative to its revenue in recent years. It is noteworthy that the company was able to overcome negative net profit margins in 2020 and 2021, transitioning to positive margins in 2022 and continuing to improve in 2023. This positive trend suggests that Iridium Communications Inc has made significant strides in enhancing its operational efficiency and financial performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
Iridium Communications Inc
IRDM
1.95%
ESCO Technologies Inc
ESE
9.77%
Lumentum Holdings Inc
LITE
-20.11%