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IRDM vs VICR: which is the better buy in 2026?

On Alexandria's Compass, Iridium Communications has the edge with a 88/100 score versus 83/100 for VICR. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Iridium Communications

NASDAQ:IRDM

Edge
88/100 Compass
True NorthHold$4.8B

Premium satellite monopoly priced for perfection near all-time highs with flat revenue growth and heavy debt.

Full IRDM analysis

Vicor Corporation

NASDAQ:VICR

83/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$8.8B

The only company shipping 48V power delivery at AI datacenter scale, and Nvidia's roadmap just made them mandatory.

Full VICR analysis

Factor by factor

FactorIRDMVICR
Revenue Growth3759
Profitability6672
Valuation4642
Momentum6948
Theme Purity8380
Moat8350
Catalysts7187
Market Position8450

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Frequently asked questions

Is IRDM or VICR the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) edges it at 88/100 versus 83/100 for VICR. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare IRDM and VICR?

Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.

Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.