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ECHOSTAR CORP-A (SATS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:SATS - US2787681061 - Common Stock

61.79 USD
+4.84 (+8.5%)
Last: 8/29/2025, 8:00:02 PM
61.87 USD
+0.08 (+0.13%)
After Hours: 8/29/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to SATS. SATS was compared to 100 industry peers in the Media industry. SATS has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. SATS is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SATS had negative earnings in the past year.
SATS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SATS reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years SATS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
SATS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSATS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -0.53%, SATS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -1.60%, SATS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.53%
ROE -1.6%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-0.11%
ROA(5y)0.06%
ROE(3y)-1.37%
ROE(5y)-0.61%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
SATS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSATS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 24.77%, SATS is doing worse than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SATS has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for SATS so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 24.77%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-24.93%
GM growth 5Y-15.16%
SATS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSATS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SATS does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, SATS has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, SATS has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, SATS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
SATS Yearly Shares OutstandingSATS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
SATS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSATS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.76, we must say that SATS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.76, SATS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SATS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.29. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SATS (1.29) is worse than 64.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.29
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.76
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.85%
SATS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSATS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.22 indicates that SATS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SATS's Current ratio of 1.22 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SATS outperforms 48.00% of its industry peers.
SATS has a Quick Ratio of 1.15. This is a normal value and indicates that SATS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.15, SATS is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.22
Quick Ratio 1.15
SATS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSATS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 46.73% over the past year.
The Revenue for SATS has decreased by -35.86% in the past year. This is quite bad
SATS shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 53.02% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)46.73%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-39.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-35.86%
Revenue growth 3Y99.75%
Revenue growth 5Y53.02%
Sales Q2Q%-5.76%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -6.69% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, SATS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.17% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-995.12%
EPS Next 2Y-244.34%
EPS Next 3Y-133.5%
EPS Next 5Y-6.69%
Revenue Next Year-4%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.2%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.98%
Revenue Next 5Y2.17%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
SATS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSATS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
SATS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSATS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 2 -2 4 -4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for SATS. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for SATS. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
SATS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSATS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 -40

4.2 Price Multiples

SATS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 26.2
SATS Per share dataSATS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SATS's earnings are expected to decrease with -133.50% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-244.34%
EPS Next 3Y-133.5%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for SATS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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ECHOSTAR CORP-A

NASDAQ:SATS (8/29/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 61.87 +0.08 (+0.13%)

61.79

+4.84 (+8.5%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)08-01 2025-08-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10/bmo
Inst Owners89.78%
Inst Owner Change-1.03%
Ins Owners12.05%
Ins Owner Change-0.04%
Market Cap17.78B
Analysts73.85
Price Target28.31 (-54.18%)
Short Float %11.66%
Short Ratio4.57
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)8.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.7%
Max EPS beat(2)20.7%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)76.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-29.49%
Max EPS beat(4)318.29%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-76.8%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-30.44%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-22.9%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.16%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.98%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.46%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.1%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.28%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.61%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.92%
PT rev (1m)-3.48%
PT rev (3m)-7.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.15
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 33.17
P/B 0.9
P/tB 0.9
EV/EBITDA 26.2
EPS(TTM)-1.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-5.34
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-2.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.86
OCFY3.01%
SpS53.71
BVpS68.59
TBVpS68.36
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.53%
ROE -1.6%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 24.77%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-0.11%
ROA(5y)0.06%
ROE(3y)-1.37%
ROE(5y)-0.61%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-24.93%
GM growth 5Y-15.16%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.26
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.29
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 18.23
Cap/Depr 64.08%
Cap/Sales 7.96%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 38.46%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.22
Quick Ratio 1.15
Altman-Z 0.76
F-Score4
WACC6.85%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)116.85%
Cap/Depr(5y)106.37%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.16%
Cap/Sales(5y)18.59%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)46.73%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-39.47%
EPS Next Y-995.12%
EPS Next 2Y-244.34%
EPS Next 3Y-133.5%
EPS Next 5Y-6.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-35.86%
Revenue growth 3Y99.75%
Revenue growth 5Y53.02%
Sales Q2Q%-5.76%
Revenue Next Year-4%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.2%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.98%
Revenue Next 5Y2.17%
EBIT growth 1Y-260.63%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year571.58%
EBIT Next 3Y99.73%
EBIT Next 5Y70.52%
FCF growth 1Y-484.89%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y14.28%
OCF growth 3Y25.6%
OCF growth 5Y13.8%