EchoStarECHO -3.25%48 5-Year RORE % is 75,956.73 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. Among 327 Telecommunication Services companies, EchoStar ranks better than 99.69% on this metric.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
EchoStar's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 75,956.73%.
The industry rank for EchoStar's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
ECHO's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 99.69% of 327
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.05
vs ECHO: 75956.73
EchoStar (NAS:ECHO) 5-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 5-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
EchoStar 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
EchoStar 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EchoStar's 5-Year RORE % 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: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, EchoStar's 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, EchoStar's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EchoStar's 5-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 5-year before.
EchoStar (ECHO) has a 5-Year RORE % of 75,956.73 as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on EchoStar and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #1 out of 327 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is EchoStar's 5-Year RORE % too high?
EchoStar's current 5-Year RORE % is 75,956.73. The Telecommunication Services industry median 5-Year RORE % is 5.05. EchoStar's value of 75,956.73 is 1503993.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #1 out of 327 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 5-Year RORE % compare to CHTR and TIGO?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #1 out of 327 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places EchoStar in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 5.05. EchoStar's value of 75,956.73 is 1503993.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year RORE % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.05, based on 327 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. EchoStar's current 5-Year RORE % of 75,956.73 is 1503993.7% 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 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on EchoStar and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 5.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EchoStar's current 5-Year RORE % is 75,956.73. 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 5-Year RORE % is 75,956.73 and 1503993.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.05. 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 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For EchoStar (ECHO), the current 5-Year RORE % is 75,956.73 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:
5-Year RORE %: 75,956.73
GF Value™: $19.76 vs. price of $97.02 (391% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1503993.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#1 of 327)
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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