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EchoStarXTER:E20 +0.65%44 Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Aug. 09, 2026. 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 226 Telecommunication Services companies, EchoStar ranks worse than 442477.43% on this metric.
As of today (2026-08-09), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of EchoStar is 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for EchoStar's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:E20's Dividend Yield % is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 4.085 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Yield % only.
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
The historical data trend for EchoStar's Dividend Yield % 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: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, EchoStar's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, EchoStar's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EchoStar's Dividend Yield % falls into.
EchoStar (XTER:E20) has a Dividend Yield % of 0.00% as of Aug. 09, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on EchoStar and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #999999 out of 226 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is EchoStar's Dividend Yield % too high?
EchoStar's current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #999999 out of 226 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Dividend Yield % compare to TIGO and CHTR?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, EchoStar ranks #999999 out of 226 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places EchoStar in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 4.09. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.09, based on 226 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on EchoStar and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EchoStar's current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. 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 Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. 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 Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For EchoStar (XTER:E20), the current Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Aug. 09, 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:
Dividend Yield %: 0.00%
GF Value™: €16.80 vs. price of €77.71 (362.6% above fair value)
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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