ECHO (EchoStar) Stock Based Compensation: $39 Mil (TTM 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 Stock Based Compensation?

EchoStar ECHO -3.25% 48 Stock Based Compensation is $39 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 Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $39 Mil.

EchoStar Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

EchoStar Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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EchoStar Stock Based Compensation Chart

EchoStar Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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EchoStar Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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EchoStar Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation 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 $39 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $39 Mil mean?
EchoStar (ECHO) has a Stock Based Compensation of $39 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for EchoStar and its competitors.
Is EchoStar's Stock Based Compensation too high?
EchoStar's current Stock Based Compensation is $39 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 Stock Based Compensation compare to CHTR and TIGO?
EchoStar's Stock Based Compensation of $39 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for EchoStar and its competitors. EchoStar's current Stock Based Compensation is $39 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 Stock Based Compensation is $39 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For EchoStar (ECHO), the current Stock Based Compensation is $39 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:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $39 Mil
  • GF Value™: $19.76 vs. price of $97.02 (391% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 10 warning signs

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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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