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EchoStar (SATS) vs. Verizon (VZ)

This page compares EchoStar (SATS) with Verizon (VZ) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

EchoStar (SATS) and Verizon (VZ) both belong to the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry, though SATS is classified under Alternative Carriers while VZ falls under Integrated Telecommunication Services.

SymbolSATSVZ
Company NameEchoStar CorporationVerizon Communications Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorCommunication ServicesCommunication Services
GICS Industry GroupTelecommunication ServicesTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication ServicesDiversified Telecommunication Services
GICS Sub-IndustryAlternative CarriersIntegrated Telecommunication Services
Market Capitalization39.57 billion USD199.34 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqGSNYSE
Listing DateJanuary 2, 2008November 21, 1983
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

SATS
VZ
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EchoStar (SATS) vs. Verizon (VZ): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolSATSVZ
5-Day Price Return5.46%-2.44%
13-Week Price Return20.59%-4.59%
26-Week Price Return85.02%17.34%
52-Week Price Return483.37%6.30%
Month-to-Date Return10.81%-2.64%
Year-to-Date Return25.53%14.80%
10-Day Avg. Volume5.44M19.29M
3-Month Avg. Volume6.19M29.20M
3-Month Volatility52.15%20.40%
Beta0.970.22

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

EchoStar (SATS) reports a negative Return on Equity (TTM) of -110.54%; negative ROE can reflect losses or negative shareholders’ equity, so it is harder to read as capital efficiency. Meanwhile Verizon (VZ) reports 16.68%, ranking against industry peers normally.

SATS

Telecommunication Services industry group

-110.54%

Max
44.15%
Q3
17.92%
Median
9.28%
Q1
-8.75%
Min
-48.58%

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

16.68%

Max
44.15%
Q3
17.92%
Median
9.28%
Q1
-8.75%
Min
-48.58%
EchoStar (SATS) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

EchoStar (SATS) reports a negative Net Profit Margin (TTM) of -96.62%, usually indicating a net loss over the period. Meanwhile Verizon (VZ) reports 12.46%, ranking against industry peers normally.

SATS

Telecommunication Services industry group

-96.62%

Max
31.74%
Q3
12.37%
Median
5.80%
Q1
-9.49%
Min
-17.53%

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

12.46%

Max
31.74%
Q3
12.37%
Median
5.80%
Q1
-9.49%
Min
-17.53%
EchoStar (SATS) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

EchoStar (SATS) reports a negative Operating Profit Margin (TTM) of -117.37%, usually indicating that operating costs exceeded revenue at the operating-income line. Meanwhile Verizon (VZ) reports 21.09%, ranking against industry peers normally.

SATS

Telecommunication Services industry group

-117.37%

Max
51.92%
Q3
21.92%
Median
10.91%
Q1
0.52%
Min
-8.98%

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

21.09%

Max
51.92%
Q3
21.92%
Median
10.91%
Q1
0.52%
Min
-8.98%
EchoStar (SATS) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolSATSVZ
Return on Equity (TTM)-110.54%16.68%
Return on Assets (TTM)-27.78%4.35%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)-96.62%12.46%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)-117.37%21.09%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)25.82%58.91%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both EchoStar (SATS) at 0.42 and Verizon (VZ) at 0.64 run Current Ratio (MRQ) in the tighter-liquidity quartile of industry peers, leaving thinner cushions against current liabilities than typical competitors.

SATS

Telecommunication Services industry group

0.42

Max
2.14
Q3
1.55
Median
1.09
Q1
0.76
Min
0.25

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

0.64

Max
2.14
Q3
1.55
Median
1.09
Q1
0.76
Min
0.25
EchoStar (SATS) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Verizon (VZ) at 1.67 carries Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) around its industry mid-range, while EchoStar (SATS) at 4.51 sits in the higher-leverage quartile.

SATS

Telecommunication Services industry group

4.51

Max
4.51
Q3
2.72
Median
1.26
Q1
0.69
Min
0.00

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.67

Max
4.51
Q3
2.72
Median
1.26
Q1
0.69
Min
0.00
EchoStar (SATS) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

EchoStar (SATS) reports a problematic Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of -13.71; operating income or EBIT does not fully cover interest expense, so the ratio points to interest-payment strain. Meanwhile Verizon (VZ) reports 4.57, ranking against industry peers normally.

SATS

Telecommunication Services industry group

-13.71

Max
12.14
Q3
5.32
Median
2.64
Q1
0.21
Min
-7.18

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

4.57

Max
12.14
Q3
5.32
Median
2.64
Q1
0.21
Min
-7.18
EchoStar (SATS) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolSATSVZ
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.420.64
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.360.50
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)4.511.67
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)-13.714.57

Growth

Revenue Growth

EchoStar (SATS) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolSATSVZ
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-4.31%2.85%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-5.18%2.85%
3-Year Revenue CAGR95.83%0.33%
5-Year Revenue CAGR51.37%1.50%

EPS Growth

EchoStar (SATS) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolSATSVZ
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)--3.79%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)---2.49%
3-Year EPS CAGR---7.06%
5-Year EPS CAGR---1.14%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

EchoStar (SATS) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile Verizon (VZ) reports a yield of 5.91%, ranking against industry peers normally.

SATS

Telecommunication Services industry group

0.00%

Max
9.79%
Q3
4.45%
Median
2.36%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

5.91%

Max
9.79%
Q3
4.45%
Median
2.36%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
EchoStar (SATS) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

EchoStar (SATS) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Verizon (VZ) reports a payout of 66.52%, ranking against industry peers normally.

SATS

Telecommunication Services industry group

0.00%

Max
146.27%
Q3
66.92%
Median
30.73%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

66.52%

Max
146.27%
Q3
66.92%
Median
30.73%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
EchoStar (SATS) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolSATSVZ
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%5.91%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%66.52%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Verizon (VZ) reports Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) of 11.26 and can be ranked against industry peers; EchoStar (SATS) has no value available for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.

SATS

Telecommunication Services industry group

--

Max
43.58
Q3
23.93
Median
15.04
Q1
8.65
Min
2.01

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

11.26

Max
43.58
Q3
23.93
Median
15.04
Q1
8.65
Min
2.01
EchoStar (SATS) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Verizon (VZ) at 1.40 carries typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while EchoStar (SATS) at 2.61 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — SATS carries a higher trailing revenue multiple relative to peers.

SATS

Telecommunication Services industry group

2.61

Max
2.72
Q3
2.18
Median
1.26
Q1
0.83
Min
0.19

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.40

Max
2.72
Q3
2.18
Median
1.26
Q1
0.83
Min
0.19
EchoStar (SATS) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Verizon (VZ) at 2.03 carries typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while EchoStar (SATS) at 5.43 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — SATS carries a higher book-value multiple relative to peers.

SATS

Telecommunication Services industry group

5.43

Max
6.26
Q3
4.25
Median
2.15
Q1
0.90
Min
0.28

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

2.03

Max
6.26
Q3
4.25
Median
2.15
Q1
0.90
Min
0.28
EchoStar (SATS) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolSATSVZ
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)--11.26
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)2.611.40
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)5.432.03
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)255.739.83