Stock Analysis
EchoStar CorporationECHO
Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Communications Services, Nec
AnalystsStrong Buy13 analystsCash covers 3% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Cheap for a reason — weak fundamentals
Risks
- Growth0
- Profitability10
Cheap for a reason — fundamentals remain weak.
What's happening with ECHO
Profile
growth, profitability, moat and valuation lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation40/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (n/a)10/25
- FCF yield (-2.9%)0/25
- P/S (1.7x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (37.5x)5/25
- Growth0/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (-6.7%)0/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (n/a)0/25
- Profitability10/100 · Weak
- ROIC (2.8%)5/25
- ROE (-39.9%)0/25
- Net margin (-38.7%)0/25
- Operating margin (7.6%)5/25
- Financial Health50/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (1.66)10/25
- Current ratio (5.20)25/25
- Interest coverage (4.9x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 43%)5/25
- Quality53/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (3/9)5/25
- Beneish M (-4.44)25/25
- FCF conversion (13%)3/25
- Margin stability (σ 6.2%)20/25
- Moat11/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (1/6 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (27.8%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (3/6 yrs)5/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -96.6%)0/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 1.7 — distress-zone balance sheet
- ⚠Negative FCF margin (-0.0%) — burning cash
- ⚠3 loss-making years in recent history
- ⚠Revenue shrinking 6.7%/yr
About EchoStar Corporation
Satellite television provides the bulk of EchoStar's revenue. Show more
The firm serves about 5 million US satellite customers, about 10% of the traditional television market. It also serves 2 million customers under the Sling brand. EchoStar has also amassed an extensive portfolio of spectrum licenses. It acquired Sprint's prepaid business, serving approximately 7 million customers, primarily under the Boost brand. The firm has agreed to sell a portion of its wireless licenses to AT&T and SpaceX, and will rely heavily on the AT&T network to serve customers. EchoStar's legacy businesses provide satellite telecom services and equipment to businesses and consumers, including about 700,000 internet customers.
Headquarters: ENGLEWOOD, CO · Employees: 12,100 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
40D+P/E (TTM)—
Price / TTM EPS (own statements)
P/FCF235.5xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield-2.9%D
Grade D: NegativeTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -3.2%–-2.5% · 9th pct
P/S (TTM)1.69xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.7x–2.0x · 4th pct
EV/EBIT37.5xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 37.5x–175.8x · lowest in history
EV/Sales11.7xD
Grade D: Very expensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E10.6xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio1.75xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio-0.00A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield—
TTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio—
Dividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
10EROIC2.8%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE-39.9%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA-13.4%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin-38.7%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin7.6%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin19.6%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin-4.9%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin-5.2%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
0ERevenue CAGR-6.7%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth—
Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)—
Share count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.3%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
50CAltman Z-Score1.66D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio5.20xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio5.06xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage4.9xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT15.3xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.24xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.03xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
53CPiotroski F-Score3/9D
Grade D: WeakFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-4.44A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion12.8%D
Grade D: PoorFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability6.2%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue4.4%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.35xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rupczynski Robert Joseph Filed | Rupczynski Robert Joseph | Grant / award | +25.0K | |
Swieringa John Filed | Swieringa John | Tax withholding | -21875 | |
Wade William David Filed | Wade William David | SellOpen market sale | -2425 | |
Wade William David Filed | Wade William David | SellOpen market sale | -2575 | |
BYE STEPHEN J Filed | BYE STEPHEN J | Option exercise | -5000 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BYE STEPHEN J Filed | BYE STEPHEN J | Option exercise | -3508 | |
BYE STEPHEN J Filed | BYE STEPHEN J | SellOpen market sale | -5000 | |
BYE STEPHEN J Filed | BYE STEPHEN J | Option exercise | +5.0K |
Option exercise (M) rows report a derivative leg, not an open-market sale — a paired negative entry is the option position being consumed.
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
11EROIC >12% Years1/6 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)27.8%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years3/6 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-96.6%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)—
TTM net income per share (Finnhub fallback)
Cash / Share$1.71
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$48.73
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$17.58B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$496.19M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$17.08B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$14.20B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.56xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$24.82B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta-0.39B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 16, 2026
Key Insights: EchoStar Corporation (ECHO)
ECHO is down 1.70% at the last close. EchoStar Corporation meets only 3 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria — a sign of weak underlying fundamentals. Altman Z-Score of 1.66 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -4.44 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Revenue has been contracting (CAGR ≈ -7%), which weighs on the growth outlook.
- Free-cash-flow margin is negative (-5%) — the business currently burns cash.
- Company has negative FCF, making debt repayment from operations difficult.
- EchoStar Corporation posted a net loss in 3 of 6 available completed fiscal years (2020–2025).
See how ECHO ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all ECHO moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14 | After-hours | 86.26 | -5.79% | -2.24 |
| Oct 8 | Regular | 93.44 | -4.35% | -2.07 |
| Oct 2 | Regular | 94.21 | +6.75% | 3.95 |
| Oct 2 | After-hours | 93.02 | +5.41% | 3.19 |
| Sep 23 | After-hours | 92.80 | -2.79% | -2.16 |
Frequently Asked Questions about ECHO
What is the current EchoStar Corporation (ECHO) stock price?
ECHO is trading at $85.37 at the last market close, down 1.70% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks ECHO pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is ECHO stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates EchoStar Corporation's financial health at 50/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is ECHO stock overvalued?
EchoStar Corporation trades at a trailing P/E of n/a and our valuation score rates it 40/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does EchoStar Corporation report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for ECHO. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does EchoStar Corporation operate in?
EchoStar Corporation operates in the Communication Services sector, within the Communications Services, Nec industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does EchoStar Corporation do?
Satellite television provides the bulk of EchoStar's revenue.
About EchoStar Corporation (ECHO) Stock
EchoStar Corporation (ECHO) is a US-listed stock operating in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Communications Services, Nec industry. As of the latest update, EchoStar Corporation is trading at $85.37, down 1.70% on the day with a market capitalization of $24.8 billion. The financial health score for ECHO is 50/100, which indicates moderate financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for ECHO stock.
ECHO Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track EchoStar Corporation (ECHO) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time ECHO stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for ECHO with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for EchoStar Corporation across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 50/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for ECHO.
- Sector peers: Compare ECHO against 6 other communication services stocks on key financial metrics.
Is ECHO a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate EchoStar Corporation (ECHO) as an investment. The financial health score of 50/100 suggests moderate financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.EchoStar Corporation (ECHO) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.