EchoStar (XTER:E20) Days Payable: 16.13 (As of Jun. 2026) — 62% Below Median

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XTER:E20 EchoStar Corp XTER:E20
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Price €77.71
GF Value €16.80
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is EchoStar Days Payable?

EchoStar XTER:E20 +0.65% 44 Days Payable is 16.13 as of Jun. 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 42.61. GuruFocus rates XTER:E20 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Telecommunication Services companies, EchoStar ranks worse than 93.26% on this metric.

EchoStar's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €360 Mil. EchoStar's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,037 Mil. Hence, EchoStar's Days Payable for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 16.13.

The historical rank and industry rank for EchoStar's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

XTER:E20' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.4   Med: 42.61   Max: 103.11
Current: 19.71

During the past 13 years, EchoStar's highest Days Payable was 103.11. The lowest was 3.40. And the median was 42.61.

XTER:E20's Days Payable is ranked worse than
93.26% of 341 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 105.32 vs XTER:E20: 19.71

EchoStar's Days Payable declined from Jun. 2025 (24.02) to Jun. 2026 (16.13). It may suggest that EchoStar accelerated paying its suppliers.


EchoStar Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EchoStar's Days Payable 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.

EchoStar Days Payable Chart

EchoStar Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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EchoStar Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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XTER:E20 vs TIGO, CHTR, GSAT: Days Payable Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, EchoStar's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, EchoStar's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where EchoStar's Days Payable falls into.


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EchoStar Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

EchoStar's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (707.64 + 462.617) / 2 ) / 9505.295*365
=585.1285 / 9505.295*365
=22.47

EchoStar's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (501.62 + 218.634) / 2 ) / 2037.301*365 / 4
=360.127 / 2037.301*365 / 4
=16.13

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 16.13 mean?
EchoStar (XTER:E20) has a Days Payable of 16.13 as of Jun. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on EchoStar and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 42.61. Over the past decade, EchoStar's Days Payable has ranged from 3.40 to 103.11. According to the industry distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #318 out of 341 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 93.3%.
Is EchoStar's Days Payable too high?
EchoStar's current Days Payable of 16.13 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 42.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.40 to a high of 103.11. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Payable is 105.32. EchoStar's value of 16.13 is 84.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #318 out of 341 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, EchoStar has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EchoStar's Days Payable compare to TIGO and CHTR?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #318 out of 341 companies for Days Payable. This places EchoStar in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 105.32. EchoStar's value of 16.13 is 84.7% below this benchmark. Historically, EchoStar's own Days Payable has ranged from 3.40 to 103.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.61 vs. the industry median of 105.32, EchoStar has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Days Payable among Telecommunication Services companies is 105.32, based on 341 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. EchoStar's current Days Payable of 16.13 is 84.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on EchoStar and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Payable is 105.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EchoStar's current Days Payable is 16.13, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 42.61. 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 (XTER:E20) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.80, compared to a current price of €77.71 — trading 362.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 16.13, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 42.61 and 84.7% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 105.32. EchoStar's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For EchoStar (XTER:E20), the current Days Payable is 16.13 as of Jun. 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 (XTER:E20) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EchoStar stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €77.71 is trading 362.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.80. GuruFocus considers EchoStar to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XTER:E20:

  • Days Payable: 16.13 (62% below median its 10-year median of 42.61)
  • GF Value™: €16.80 vs. price of €77.71 (362.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.7% below the Telecommunication Services median (#318 of 341)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:E20 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


EchoStar Business Description

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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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