EchoStarECHO -3.25%48 Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates ECHO with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 118 Telecommunication Services companies, EchoStar ranks worse than 847456.78% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for EchoStar's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ECHO vs CHTR, TIGO, LUMN: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, EchoStar's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
EchoStar Buyback Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, EchoStar's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EchoStar's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
EchoStar (ECHO) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on EchoStar and its competitors. Over the past decade, EchoStar's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.15 to 11.48. According to the industry distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #999999 out of 118 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is EchoStar's Buyback Yield % too high?
EchoStar's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 11.48. Based on the distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #999999 out of 118 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, EchoStar has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EchoStar's Buyback Yield % compare to CHTR and TIGO?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #999999 out of 118 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places EchoStar in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. Historically, EchoStar's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.15 to 11.48 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.09, based on 118 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on EchoStar and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EchoStar's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EchoStar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EchoStar (ECHO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.76, compared to a current price of $97.02 — trading 391% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. EchoStar's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For EchoStar (ECHO), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is EchoStar (ECHO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EchoStar stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $97.02 is trading 391% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.76.
GuruFocus considers EchoStar to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ECHO:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: $19.76 vs. price of $97.02 (391% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ECHO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Satellite television provides the bulk of EchoStar's revenue. 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.
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