(SATS) EchoStar - Ratings and Ratios
Satellite Services, Broadband Services, Wireless Services, Television Services
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Description: SATS EchoStar
EchoStar Corporation is a multifaceted technology company providing various services across different sectors, including pay-TV, retail wireless, 5G network deployment, and broadband and satellite services. The companys diversified business model allows it to operate in multiple markets, catering to a wide range of customers, from individual consumers to large enterprise clients.
The companys Pay-TV segment is a significant contributor, offering direct broadcast satellite services, designing and distributing receiver systems, and providing digital broadcast operations. The Retail Wireless segment provides prepaid and postpaid wireless services under several brand names, including Boost Mobile. EchoStars 5G Network Deployment segment is focused on building a facilities-based 5G broadband network, indicating a push towards next-generation telecommunications infrastructure. The Broadband and Satellite Services segment offers broadband services to consumers and businesses, as well as satellite and managed network services to various industries.
From a financial perspective, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, segment-wise profitability, and capital expenditure allocation will be crucial in assessing EchoStars performance. Notably, the companys market capitalization stands at approximately $8.22 billion, and its forward P/E ratio is around 69.93, suggesting a relatively high valuation compared to its projected earnings. The return on equity (RoE) is negative, indicating that the company is currently not generating profits for its shareholders. Monitoring the companys ability to turn around its profitability and effectively deploy its 5G network will be essential for investors.
Operationally, the success of EchoStars 5G network deployment and its impact on the companys overall revenue and profitability will be a key area of focus. Additionally, the competitive landscape in the pay-TV, wireless, and broadband services markets will influence EchoStars market share and pricing power. The companys ability to manage its costs, invest in growth areas, and navigate regulatory environments will be critical factors in its long-term success.
SATS Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 21,547m |
| Sub-Industry | Communications Equipment |
| IPO / Inception | 2007-12-31 |
SATS Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 56.1% |
| Fundamental | 42.2% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 122% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.71 of 5 |
SATS Dividends
Currently no dividends paidSATS Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 59.7% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 31.6% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -17.1% |
| CAGR 5y | 62.33% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 1.05 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 3.73 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.04 |
| Alpha | 0.01 |
| Beta | 0.970 |
| Volatility | 109.86% |
| Current Volume | 5516.9k |
| Average Volume 20d | 5558.1k |
| Stop Loss | 64.9 (-7%) |
| Signal | -0.50 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 1.5
| Net Income (-387.7m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 927.2m TTM) |
| FCFTA -0.00 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.72pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 8.04% (prev -17.39%; Δ 25.43pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.01 (>3.0%) and CFO 536.0m > Net Income -387.7m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (27.29b) to EBITDA (2.38b) ratio: 11.44 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.22 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (287.5m) change vs 12m ago 5.86% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 27.62% (prev 21.05%; Δ 6.57pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 26.84% (prev 43.60%; Δ -16.76pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 0.54 (EBITDA TTM 2.38b / Interest Expense TTM 866.3m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 1.08
| (A) 0.02 = (Total Current Assets 6.92b - Total Current Liabilities 5.67b) / Total Assets 59.88b |
| (B) 0.19 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 11.11b / Total Assets 59.88b |
| (C) 0.01 = EBIT TTM 465.8m / Avg Total Assets 57.57b |
| (D) 0.27 = Book Value of Equity 10.93b / Total Liabilities 40.09b |
| Total Rating: 1.08 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 42.18
| 1. Piotroski 1.50pt = -3.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield -0.67% = -0.33 |
| 3. FCF Margin -1.89% = -0.71 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.34 = 1.66 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 11.09 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= -3.96)% = -4.95 |
| 7. RoE -1.95% = -0.33 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 71.80% = 5.39 |
| 9. EPS Trend -51.07% = -2.55 |
What is the price of SATS shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -16.48%, over one month by +150.45%, over three months by +177.98% and over the past year by +163.99%.
Is EchoStar a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of SATS is around 63.02 USD . This means that SATS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -9.71%.
Is SATS a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 2
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 4
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the SATS price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 81.7 | 17.1% |
| Analysts Target Price | 81.7 | 17.1% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 67.9 | -2.7% |
Last update: 2025-09-13 05:04
SATS Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 4.33b USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Forward = 3.4795
P/S = 1.3944
P/B = 1.1231
P/EG = 0.9013
Beta = 0.992
Revenue TTM = 15.45b USD
EBIT TTM = 465.8m USD
EBITDA TTM = 2.38b USD
Long Term Debt = 25.40b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.05b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 26.45b USD (Calculated: Short Term 1.05b + Long Term 25.40b)
Net Debt = 27.29b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 43.67b USD (21.55b + Debt 26.45b - CCE 4.33b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 0.54 (Ebit TTM 465.8m / Interest Expense TTM 866.3m)
FCF Yield = -0.67% (FCF TTM -292.2m / Enterprise Value 43.67b)
FCF Margin = -1.89% (FCF TTM -292.2m / Revenue TTM 15.45b)
Net Margin = -2.51% (Net Income TTM -387.7m / Revenue TTM 15.45b)
Gross Margin = 27.62% ((Revenue TTM 15.45b - Cost of Revenue TTM 11.18b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 4.00 (Enterprise Value 43.67b / Book Value Of Equity 10.93b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.06% (Interest Expense 279.2m / Debt 26.45b)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = 368.0m (EBIT 465.8m * (1 - 21.00%))
Current Ratio = 1.22 (Total Current Assets 6.92b / Total Current Liabilities 5.67b)
Debt / Equity = 1.34 (Debt 26.45b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 19.74b)
Debt / EBITDA = 11.09 (Net Debt 27.29b / EBITDA 2.38b)
Debt / FCF = -90.54 (Debt 26.45b / FCF TTM -292.2m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 19.84b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = -0.65% (Net Income -387.7m, Total Assets 59.88b )
RoE = -1.95% (Net Income TTM -387.7m / Total Stockholder Equity 19.84b)
RoCE = 1.03% (Ebit 465.8m / (Equity 19.84b + L.T.Debt 25.40b))
RoIC = 0.80% (NOPAT 368.0m / Invested Capital 45.71b)
WACC = 4.76% (E(21.55b)/V(48.00b) * Re(9.59%)) + (D(26.45b)/V(48.00b) * Rd(1.06%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -18.18 | Cagr: -0.11%
Discount Rate = 9.59% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -292.2m)
EPS Correlation: -51.07 | EPS CAGR: -68.94% | SUE: -0.07 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 71.80 | Revenue CAGR: 108.0% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None
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