Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM)

Debt-to-assets ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 1,467,490 1,494,300 1,622,100 1,647,900
Total assets US$ in thousands 2,671,470 2,661,780 2,954,010 3,180,800 3,360,950
Debt-to-assets ratio 0.00 0.55 0.51 0.51 0.49

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-assets ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total assets
= $—K ÷ $2,671,470K
= 0.00

The debt-to-assets ratio for Iridium Communications Inc has shown a fluctuating trend over the years. Starting at 0.49 as of December 31, 2020, it increased slightly to 0.51 by December 31, 2021, and remained at the same level for December 31, 2022. However, there was a noticeable uptick to 0.55 by December 31, 2023. Interestingly, the ratio dropped significantly to 0.00 by December 31, 2024. This sudden drop could be attributed to a significant reduction in debt relative to assets at the end of 2024. Overall, the trend indicates some fluctuation in the company's debt obligations relative to its asset base over the years.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-assets ratio
Iridium Communications Inc
IRDM
0.00
ESCO Technologies Inc
ESE
0.06
Lumentum Holdings Inc
LITE
0.64