EchoStar Corp (SATS) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
The core satellite business is a distressed melting ice cube, but the $86/share SpaceX stake and spectrum assets offer a deep-value floor.
Investment score: 58/100
Analysis as of
Is EchoStar Corp stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
EchoStar is a tactical play on hidden assets rather than operational excellence. The model favors a HOLD because the market is currently digesting the valuation of its SpaceX equity and spectrum holdings against its precarious $31B debt load.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 55/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 30/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 75/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 45/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 50/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 85/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 60/100 (weight 15%)
EchoStar Corp opportunities and risks
What speaks for SATS
- SpaceX Equity Stake Realization
What speaks against SATS
- Near-Term Insolvency Risk
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SATS | n/a | 2.2x | n/a | 27.1% | -97.6% | -2.8% |
| CCZ | 4.5x | 0.7x | 3.8x | 70.1% | 15.0% | 24.6% |
| CHTR | 3.5x | 0.4x | 5.7x | 43.3% | 9.0% | 20.7% |
| SIRI | 11.2x | 1.1x | 8.9x | 45.4% | 9.9% | 14.3% |
| VSNT | 6.6x | 0.8x | 3.3x | 40.9% | 12.7% | 35.7% |
| LBRDA | n/a | 17.7x | n/a | 77.8% | -1050.2% | -3.6% |
| Peer median | 4.5x | 0.8x | 3.8x | 45.4% | 9.9% | 20.7% |
Frequently asked questions about EchoStar Corp (SATS)
Is SATS stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates EchoStar Corp as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 58/100. EchoStar is a tactical play on hidden assets rather than operational excellence. The model favors a HOLD because the market is currently digesting the valuation of its SpaceX equity and spectrum holdings against its precarious $31B debt load. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is SATS stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for SATS is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 58/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.