ECHO (EchoStar) Interest Expense: $-1,828 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is EchoStar Interest Expense?

EchoStar ECHO -3.25% 48 Interest Expense is $-1,828 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.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. EchoStar's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -593 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,828 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. EchoStar's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 327 Mil. EchoStar's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -593 Mil. EchoStar's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.55. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

EchoStar (NAS:ECHO) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

EchoStar's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-593 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $327 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $22,001 Mil.

EchoStar's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	326.688	/	-592.66
	=	0.55

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. EchoStar Corps earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

EchoStar Interest Expense Historical Data

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EchoStar Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-1,828 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-1,828 Mil mean?

EchoStar (ECHO) has a Interest Expense of $-1,828 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on EchoStar and its competitors.

Is EchoStar's Interest Expense too high?

EchoStar's current Interest Expense is $-1,828 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 Interest Expense compare to CHTR and TIGO?

EchoStar's Interest Expense of $-1,828 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 Interest Expense for a Telecommunication Services company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on EchoStar and its competitors. EchoStar's current Interest Expense is $-1,828 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 $97.02 — trading 391% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-1,828 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 Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For EchoStar (ECHO), the current Interest Expense is $-1,828 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 $97.02 is trading 391% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.76. GuruFocus considers EchoStar to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ECHO:

Interest Expense: $-1,828 Mil
GF Value™: $19.76 vs. price of $97.02 (391% 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

Industry Communication Services Telecommunication Services

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

Website https://www.echostar.com

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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