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EchoStar Corporation

Fundamental data last updated:November 2, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Technology

industry

Communication Equipment

Exchange

NASDAQ

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

Pending Announcement

Business Summary

EchoStar Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides networking technologies and services worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Hughes and EchoStar Satellite Services (ESS). The Hughes segment offers broadband network technologies, managed services, equipment, hardware, satellite services, and communications solutions to government and enterprise customers. The segment also designs, provides, and installs gateway and terminal equipment to customers for other satellite systems. In addition, it designs, develops, constructs, and provides telecommunication networks comprising satellite ground segment systems and terminals to mobile system operators and enterprise customers. Further, this segment designs, provides, and installs gateway and terminal equipment to customers for other satellite systems, as well as offers satellite ground segment systems and terminals for other satellite systems, including mobile system operators. The ESS segment provides satellite services using its owned and leased in-orbit satellites and related licenses to offer satellite services on a full-time and/or occasional-use basis to the U.S. government service providers, internet service providers, broadcast news organizations, content providers, and private enterprise customers. It serves customers in North America, South and Central America, Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, India, and the Middle East. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.

 


VALUATION

P/E

-2.54

Market Cap ($M USD)

$36.55B

Forward P/E

21.38

PEG

0.19

PRICE TO SALES

2.47

PRICE TO BOOK

6.51

EV / EBITDA

-4.11

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

-2.49%

DCF Value

$-178.31

Graham Number

N/A

Price to FCF

-40.23

EV to FCF

-70.98

Earnings Yield

-39.40%

FCF Yield

-2.49%

DIVIDEND

Yield

0.00%

Annual Payout

$0.00

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

-$49.97

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$5.93

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$12.48B

Return on Equity (ROE)

-151.68%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

2.19%

Debt-to-Equity

5.38

Piotroski F-Score

3

Altman Z-Score

-0.74

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

1.09%

Current Ratio

0.30

Quick Ratio

0.27

Net Debt to EBITDA

-1.78

Interest Coverage

0.18

Gross Profit margin

27.08%

FCF PER SHARE

$-3.14

REVENUE PER SHARE

$51.22

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

EchoStar Corporation’s valuation paints a complex picture. With a Forward P/E of 12.84, the market anticipates a turnaround, yet the negative Earnings Yield and Altman Z-score of -0.69 signal financial distress. The stock’s price has been trading significantly below its DCF Value, suggesting potential mispricing. However, the negative ROIC and operating margins raise red flags about management’s efficiency and strategic execution. The market’s optimism, reflected in the consensus “Buy” rating, seems to clash with the underlying financial health.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Positioned within the Communication Equipment industry, EchoStar is at the forefront of tech shifts, including AI integration. The sector's rapid evolution demands agility, and EchoStar's technological foundation could offer resilience. However, its ability to leverage AI effectively remains to be seen.

The Bull Case

For a value or GARP investor, EchoStar's allure lies in its potential for growth, as indicated by the Forward PEG ratio of 0.11. Despite a low Piotroski F-Score of 4, the anticipated EPS growth next year suggests a rebound. The company's gross profit margin of 37% hints at some pricing power, while the consensus target price of $131 offers a tantalizing upside. If management can harness its capital efficiently, there could be significant rewards.

The Bear Case

EchoStar's structural risks are glaring. The negative EPS and operating margin of -118.12% highlight severe profitability challenges. Its Price/Book ratio of 6.34 suggests overvaluation, compounded by a precarious Debt/Equity ratio of 5.38. Trading close to its 52-week high, the stock appears technically overextended, raising concerns about its sustainability.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

$136.40

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

0.96

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

16.12%

Distance to 52-Week Low

88.25%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

-6.63%

50-DAY SMA

$124.02

200-DAY SMA

$96.68

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