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EchoStarECHO +3.46%54 EV-to-OCF is -507.06 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates ECHO with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Telecommunication Services companies, EchoStar ranks better than 99.18% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, EchoStar's Enterprise Value is $43,261 Mil.
EchoStar's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-85 Mil. Therefore, EchoStar's EV-to-OCF for today is -507.06.
The historical rank and industry rank for EchoStar's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
ECHO'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -979.14 Med: 5.3 Max: 155.17
Current: -507.06
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of EchoStar was 155.17. The lowest was -979.14. And the median was 5.30.
ECHO's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 99.18% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.05
vs ECHO: -507.06
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EchoStar's share price for today is $90.05.
EchoStar's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-24.920.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
EchoStar EV-to-OCF Related Terms
EchoStar EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EchoStar's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, EchoStar's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, EchoStar's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EchoStar's EV-to-OCF falls into.
EchoStar's current Enterprise Value is $43,261 Mil.
EchoStar's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-85 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-OCF of -507.06 as of Aug. 09, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #3 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 0.8%.
Is EchoStar's EV-to-OCF too high?
EchoStar's current EV-to-OCF is -507.06. Based on the distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #3 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, EchoStar has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EchoStar's EV-to-OCF compare to TIGO and CHTR?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #3 out of 368 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places EchoStar in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.05. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.05, based on 368 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EchoStar's current EV-to-OCF is -507.06. 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 $19.59, compared to a current price of $90.05 — trading 359.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -507.06. EchoStar's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For EchoStar (ECHO), the current EV-to-OCF is -507.06 as of Aug. 09, 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 $90.05 is trading 359.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.59.
GuruFocus considers EchoStar to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ECHO:
EV-to-OCF: -507.06
GF Value™: $19.59 vs. price of $90.05 (359.7% 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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