ECHO (EchoStar) Long-Term Debt: $18,015 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


ECHO EchoStar Corp ECHO
48 GF Score
Price $97.02
GF Value $19.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is EchoStar Long-Term Debt?

EchoStar ECHO -3.25% 48 Long-Term Debt is $18,015 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 Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $18,015 Mil.

EchoStar's quarterly Long-Term Debt declined from Sep. 2025 ($21,791 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($18,659 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 ($18,659 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($18,015 Mil).

EchoStar's annual Long-Term Debt increased from Dec. 2023 ($19,717 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($25,660 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 ($25,660 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($18,659 Mil).

EchoStar  (NAS:ECHO) Long-Term Debt Explanation

Long-Term Debt is the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-Term Debt includes notes payable, bonds payable, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of long term debt.

EchoStar Long-Term Debt Related Terms

EchoStar Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EchoStar's Long-Term Debt can be seen below:

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EchoStar Long-Term Debt Chart

EchoStar Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Long-Term Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,495.99 21,343.56 19,717.27 25,660.29 18,658.60

EchoStar Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Long-Term Debt 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 25,328.13 25,401.69 21,791.25 18,658.60 18,015.27
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Long-Term Debt →
What does a Long-Term Debt of $18,015 Mil mean?
EchoStar (ECHO) has a Long-Term Debt of $18,015 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is EchoStar's Long-Term Debt too high?
EchoStar's current Long-Term Debt is $18,015 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 Long-Term Debt compare to CHTR and TIGO?
EchoStar's Long-Term Debt of $18,015 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 Long-Term Debt for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Long-Term Debt 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 Long-Term Debt mean?
A high Long-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EchoStar's current Long-Term Debt is $18,015 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 Long-Term Debt is $18,015 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 Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For EchoStar (ECHO), the current Long-Term Debt is $18,015 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:

  • Long-Term Debt: $18,015 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

Other Exchanges 1SATS:ItalyE20:Germany
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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