<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p>EchoStar (SATS) has suddenly moved from underdog to talking point after a wave of upbeat analyst calls and multibillion dollar spectrum deals with AT&amp;T and SpaceX reshaped how investors view the business.</p> <p>See our latest analysis for EchoStar.</p> <p>Those spectrum headlines have landed on top of an already powerful move, with EchoStar’s share price return up 58.7 percent over the past month and roughly 378.6 percent year to date. The 1 year total shareholder return of about 379.9 percent suggests momentum has shifted decisively in the bulls’ favor.</p> <p>If EchoStar’s surge has you thinking about what else might rerate sharply, it could be a good moment to explore fast growing stocks with high insider ownership.</p> <p>Yet with EchoStar now trading above the average analyst target but still showing a sizeable discount to some fair value estimates, investors face a tougher question: is this a fresh buying opportunity, or is future growth already priced in?</p> <h2>Most Popular Narrative: 20.6% Overvalued</h2> <p>The most followed narrative now pegs EchoStar’s fair value near $90 per share, notably below the $108.88 last close. This frames a rich valuation backdrop.</p> <blockquote> <p><em>Analysts have raised their price target on EchoStar by approximately 13 percent to around $90 per share, reflecting a lower perceived discount rate and higher future valuation multiples that more than offset slightly softer long term revenue growth and margin assumptions.</em></p> </blockquote> <p>Read the complete narrative.</p> <p>Want to see why a slower revenue path still justifies a loftier multiple? The narrative quietly leans on future margins and valuation math that might surprise you.</p> <p><strong>Result: Fair Value of $90.29 (OVERVALUED)</strong></p> <p>Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.</p> <p>However, that optimism could unravel if regulatory uncertainty over key spectrum licenses drags on, or if heavy debt obligations force dilutive capital raises.</p> <p>Find out about the key risks to this EchoStar narrative.</p> <h2>Another View: DCF Points to Upside</h2> <p>While the popular narrative flags EchoStar as roughly 21 percent overvalued around $109, our DCF model tells a different story. It suggests fair value closer to $169 per share, about 36 percent above today’s price and implying the market may still be overly cautious.</p> <p>Look into how the SWS DCF model arrives at its fair value.</p> <figure><img height="476" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/company/e76ca580-42ab-4fb3-ad9e-5be6a92e16ee/chart/dcf?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="746" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/company/e76ca580-42ab-4fb3-ad9e-5be6a92e16ee/chart/dcf"/><figcaption>SATS Discounted Cash Flow as at Dec 2025</figcaption></figure><p>Simply Wall St performs a discounted cash flow (DCF) on every stock in the world every day (check out EchoStar for example). We show the entire calculation in full. You can track the result in your watchlist or portfolio and be alerted when this changes, or use our stock screener to discover 898 undervalued stocks based on their cash flows. If you save a screener we even alert you when new companies match - so you never miss a potential opportunity.</p> <h2> Build Your Own EchoStar Narrative</h2> <p>If you want to dig into the numbers yourself or challenge this view, you can build a personalized EchoStar story in minutes: Do it your way.</p> <p>A great starting point for your EchoStar research is our analysis highlighting 1 key reward and 2 important warning signs that could impact your investment decision.</p> <h2>Ready for more high conviction ideas?</h2> <p>If EchoStar has sharpened your appetite for opportunity, do not stop here. 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<p>EchoStar (SATS) has seen a significant rise in its stock price, driven by analyst upgrades and spectrum deals with AT&T and SpaceX. Despite a 379.9% increase in shareholder return over the past year, analysts are divided on its valuation. Some see it as overvalued at $109, while a DCF model suggests a fair value of $169. Investors face uncertainty due to potential regulatory issues and debt obligations. The narrative highlights both opportunities and risks for EchoStar's future growth.</p>

EchoStar (SATS) Valuation Revisited After Spectrum Deals and Analyst Upgrades Reshape Growth Narrative