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EchoStarXTER:E20 +0.65%44 Quick Ratio is 5.12 as of Jun. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 3.59. 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 368 Telecommunication Services companies, EchoStar ranks better than 96.2% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. EchoStar's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.12.
EchoStar has a quick ratio of 5.12. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for EchoStar's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:E20'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 3.59 Max: 8.88
Current: 5.12
During the past 13 years, EchoStar's highest Quick Ratio was 8.88. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 3.59.
XTER:E20's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 96.2% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1
vs XTER:E20: 5.12
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
EchoStar Quick Ratio Related Terms
EchoStar Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EchoStar's Quick Ratio 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.
XTER:E20 vs TIGO, CHTR, GSAT: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, EchoStar's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, EchoStar's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EchoStar's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
EchoStar's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (XTER:E20) has a Quick Ratio of 5.12 as of Jun. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on EchoStar and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 3.59. Over the past decade, EchoStar's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 8.88. According to the industry distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #14 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is EchoStar's Quick Ratio too high?
EchoStar's current Quick Ratio of 5.12 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 3.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 8.88. The Telecommunication Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.00. EchoStar's value of 5.12 is 412% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #14 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 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EchoStar's Quick Ratio compare to TIGO and CHTR?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #14 out of 368 companies for Quick Ratio. This places EchoStar in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.00. EchoStar's value of 5.12 is 412% above this benchmark. Historically, EchoStar's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 8.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.59 vs. the industry median of 1.00, EchoStar has consistently been above 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 Quick Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Quick Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.00, based on 368 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. EchoStar's current Quick Ratio of 5.12 is 412% above 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on EchoStar and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EchoStar's current Quick Ratio is 5.12, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 3.59. 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 Quick Ratio is 5.12, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 3.59 and 412% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.00. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For EchoStar (XTER:E20), the current Quick Ratio is 5.12 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:
Quick Ratio: 5.12 (43% above median its 10-year median of 3.59)
GF Value™: €16.80 vs. price of €77.71 (362.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 412% above the Telecommunication Services median (#14 of 368)
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.
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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