ECHO (EchoStar) Construction In Progress: $526 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


ECHO EchoStar Corp ECHO
48 GF Score
Price $97.26
GF Value $19.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is EchoStar Construction In Progress?

EchoStar ECHO -3.01% 48 Construction In Progress is $526 Mil as of Mar. 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.

EchoStar's quarterly construction in progress increased from Sep. 2025 ($484 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($515 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 ($515 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($526 Mil).

EchoStar's annual construction in progress declined from Dec. 2023 ($1,844 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($1,570 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 ($1,570 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($515 Mil).

EchoStar Construction In Progress Historical Data

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EchoStar Construction In Progress Chart

EchoStar Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Construction In Progress
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EchoStar Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Construction In Progress Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,485.95 1,535.98 484.26 514.66 525.50
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EchoStar Construction In Progress Calculation

It records the cost of construction work, which is not yet completed (typically, applied to capital budget items). A construction in progress item is not depreciated until the asset is placed in service. Normally, upon completion, a construction in progress item is reclassified, and the reclassified asset is capitalized and depreciated.

What does a Construction In Progress of $526 Mil mean?
EchoStar (ECHO) has a Construction In Progress of $526 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Construction in Progress records the amount of construction work that is not complete. View historical data on EchoStar and its competitors.
Is EchoStar's Construction In Progress too high?
EchoStar's current Construction In Progress is $526 Mil. 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 Construction In Progress compare to CHTR and TIGO?
EchoStar's Construction In Progress of $526 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Construction In Progress for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Construction In Progress depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Construction In Progress 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 Construction In Progress mean?
A high Construction In Progress can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Construction in Progress records the amount of construction work that is not complete. View historical data on EchoStar and its competitors. EchoStar's current Construction In Progress is $526 Mil. 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 $97.26 — trading 392.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Construction In Progress is $526 Mil. 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 Construction In Progress calculated?
Construction In Progress is calculated from a company's financial statements. For EchoStar (ECHO), the current Construction In Progress is $526 Mil as of Mar. 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 $97.26 is trading 392.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.76. GuruFocus considers EchoStar to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ECHO:

  • Construction In Progress: $526 Mil
  • GF Value™: $19.76 vs. price of $97.26 (392.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 10 warning signs

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.

EchoStar Business Description

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Address 9601 South Meridian Boulevard, Englewood, CO, USA, 80112
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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