Is EchoStar CORP (SATS) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 97.5% / 30% | 18.1% / 30% | 3.9% / 30% | 0.74% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 97.5% / 33% | 18.1% / 33% | 3.9% / 33% | 0.74% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 48.9% / 33% | 9.1% / 33% | 2.0% / 33% | 0.74% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 97.5% / 33% | 18.1% / 33% | 3.9% / 33% | 0.74% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 48.9% / 33% | 9.1% / 33% | 2.0% / 50% | 0.74% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 25.8% | |
| Operating Margin | 9.8% | |
| Net Margin | -96.6% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -111.3% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -0.1% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | -$99M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$1.7B |
| Total Debt | $30.1B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 532.7 |
| Current Ratio | 0.4 |
| Total Assets | $43.0B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $111.40 |
| 50-Day MA | $114.05 |
| 200-Day MA | $75.95 |
| Avg Volume | 5.9M |
| Beta | 1.0 |
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52-Week Range
$14.90
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About EchoStar CORP (SATS)
EchoStar Corporation provides pay-tv services in the United States, Mexico, Canada, South and Central America, Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, India, and the Middle East. The Pay-TV segment offers a direct broadcast and fixed satellite, owned and leased satellites, leased fiber optic networks, in-home services, and call center operation services; digital broadcast operations, including satellite uplinking/downlinking, transmission and, other services to third-party pay-TV providers; multichannel, live-linear and on-demand streaming over-the-top Internet-based domestic, international, Latino, and Freestream video programming services; and receiver systems. Its Wireless segment provides wireless communication services and products; and a range of wireless devices. The Broadband and Satellite Services offers broadband satellite technologies, and internet products and services to consumer customers, including home and small to medium-sized businesses; managed services, equipment, hardware, satellite services, and communications solutions to government and enterprise customers, as well as to the unserved and underserved consumer, enterprise, aeronautical, and government markets; and integrated multi-transport solutions that enable airline and airline service providers to deliver in-flight network connectivity. This segment also designs, provides, and installs gateway and terminal equipment to customers for other satellite systems; and designs, develops, constructs, and provides telecommunication networks comprising satellite ground segment systems and terminals to mobile system operators and enterprise customers. Its Other segment consists of 5G network and 5G network deployment operations. The company sells its products and services under the Boost Mobile, DISH, Gen Mobile, Hughes, Hughesnet, and Sling brands. The company was formerly known as EchoStar Holding Corporation. EchoStar Corporation was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is EchoStar CORP (SATS) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), EchoStar CORP is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is EchoStar CORP's debt ratio?
EchoStar CORP's debt ratio is 97.5% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 48.9%.
What are EchoStar CORP's key financial metrics?
EchoStar CORP has a market capitalization of $33.3B, and revenue of $15.0B. The company maintains a gross margin of 25.8% and a net margin of -96.6%. Return on equity stands at -111.3%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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