EchoStarECHO -3.25%48 EV-to-FCF is -37.47 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 253 Telecommunication Services companies, EchoStar ranks worse than 395256.52% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, EchoStar's Enterprise Value is $54,886 Mil.
EchoStar's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,465 Mil. Therefore, EchoStar's EV-to-FCF for today is -37.47.
The historical rank and industry rank for EchoStar's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
ECHO'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -493.04 Med: 16.59 Max: 138.72
Current: -37.47
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of EchoStar was 138.72. The lowest was -493.04. And the median was 16.59.
ECHO's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 253
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 15.18
vs ECHO: -37.47
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 $97.02.
EchoStar's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-50.100.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
EchoStar EV-to-FCF Related Terms
EchoStar EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EchoStar's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, EchoStar's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EchoStar's EV-to-FCF falls into.
EchoStar's current Enterprise Value is $54,886 Mil.
EchoStar's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1,465 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-FCF of -37.47 as of Jun. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on EchoStar and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #999999 out of 253 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is EchoStar's EV-to-FCF too high?
EchoStar's current EV-to-FCF is -37.47. Based on the distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #999999 out of 253 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 EV-to-FCF compare to CHTR and TIGO?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #999999 out of 253 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places EchoStar in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.18. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Telecommunication Services companies is 15.18, based on 253 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on EchoStar and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EchoStar's current EV-to-FCF is -37.47. 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 EV-to-FCF is -37.47. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For EchoStar (ECHO), the current EV-to-FCF is -37.47 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:
EV-to-FCF: -37.47
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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