EchoStarECHO -0.42%48 3-Year ROIIC % is 20.73 as of Dec. 2025, which is 3474% above its 10-year median of 0.58. 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 356 Telecommunication Services companies, EchoStar ranks better than 77.53% on this metric.
3-Year Return on Invested Incremental Capital (3-Year ROIIC %) measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year.
EchoStar's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 20.73%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
The industry rank for EchoStar's 3-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:
ECHO's 3-Year ROIIC % is ranked better than 77.53% of 356
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.71
vs ECHO: 20.73
EchoStar (NAS:ECHO) 3-Year ROIIC % Explanation
Return on Incremental Invested Capital (ROIIC) is an extension of Return on Investment Capital (ROIC). ROIC % tells investors how efficiently that profitability is earned per dollar of company capital. ROIIC narrows the focus even further and shows how profitable each additional unit of capital investment could be. ROIIC % is a more powerful metric than ROIC because it measures how much money the company can generate going forward on future capital investments.
High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
Be Aware
It's important to keep in mind that when tracking ROIIC, the metric is better suited to forecasting the trend of future returns rather than measuring current return on investment.
EchoStar 3-Year ROIIC % Related Terms
EchoStar 3-Year ROIIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EchoStar's 3-Year ROIIC % 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.
ECHO vs CHTR, TIGO, LUMN: 3-Year ROIIC % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, EchoStar's 3-Year ROIIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year ROIIC % 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 3-Year ROIIC % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, EchoStar's 3-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EchoStar's 3-Year ROIIC % falls into.
* 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.
** Annual data of NOPAT and Invested Capital was used to calculate 3-Year ROIIC %.
*** Please be aware that the ROIIC (Return on Invested Capital) calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.
EchoStar (ECHO) has a 3-Year ROIIC % of 20.73 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on EchoStar and its competitors. This is 3474% above median its historical median of 0.58. According to the industry distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #80 out of 356 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is EchoStar's 3-Year ROIIC % too high?
EchoStar's current 3-Year ROIIC % of 20.73 is 3474% above median its 10-year median of 0.58. The Telecommunication Services industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 1.71. EchoStar's value of 20.73 is 1112.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #80 out of 356 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 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EchoStar's 3-Year ROIIC % compare to CHTR and TIGO?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #80 out of 356 companies for 3-Year ROIIC %. This places EchoStar in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 1.71. EchoStar's value of 20.73 is 1112.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.58 vs. the industry median of 1.71, 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 3-Year ROIIC % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median 3-Year ROIIC % among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.71, based on 356 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year ROIIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year ROIIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. EchoStar's current 3-Year ROIIC % of 20.73 is 1112.3% 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 3-Year ROIIC % mean?
A high 3-Year ROIIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on EchoStar and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 3-Year ROIIC % is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EchoStar's current 3-Year ROIIC % is 20.73, which is 3474% above median its own 10-year median of 0.58. 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 $99.86 — trading 405.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year ROIIC % is 20.73, which is 3474% above median its 10-year median of 0.58 and 1112.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.71. 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 3-Year ROIIC % calculated?
3-Year ROIIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For EchoStar (ECHO), the current 3-Year ROIIC % is 20.73 as of Dec. 2025. 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 $99.86 is trading 405.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.76.
GuruFocus considers EchoStar to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ECHO:
3-Year ROIIC %: 20.73 (3474% above median its 10-year median of 0.58)
GF Value™: $19.76 vs. price of $99.86 (405.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1112.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#80 of 356)
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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