ECHO (EchoStar) Total Operating Expense: $3,685 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 Total Operating Expense?

EchoStar ECHO -3.25% 48 Total Operating Expense is $3,685 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 Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $806 Mil. EchoStar's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,685 Mil.

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EchoStar Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

EchoStar Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Operating Expense
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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 Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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 $3,685 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $3,685 Mil mean?
EchoStar (ECHO) has a Total Operating Expense of $3,685 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on EchoStar and its competitors.
Is EchoStar's Total Operating Expense too high?
EchoStar's current Total Operating Expense is $3,685 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 Total Operating Expense compare to CHTR and TIGO?
EchoStar's Total Operating Expense of $3,685 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 Total Operating Expense for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on EchoStar and its competitors. EchoStar's current Total Operating Expense is $3,685 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 Total Operating Expense is $3,685 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For EchoStar (ECHO), the current Total Operating Expense is $3,685 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:

  • Total Operating Expense: $3,685 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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