MSFT (Microsoft) Stock Based Compensation: $12,356 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MSFT Microsoft Corp MSFT
92 GF Score
Price $352.83
GF Value $558.08
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Microsoft Stock Based Compensation?

Microsoft MSFT -3.46% 92 Stock Based Compensation is $12,356 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MSFT with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $558.08 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Microsoft's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,081 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $12,356 Mil.

Microsoft Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Microsoft Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Microsoft's Stock Based Compensation can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Microsoft Stock Based Compensation Chart

Microsoft Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Stock Based Compensation
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6,118.00 7,502.00 9,611.00 10,734.00 11,974.00

Microsoft Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Stock Based Compensation Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,980.00 3,073.00 2,983.00 3,219.00 3,081.00
MSFT
92GF Score
Microsoft Corp MSFT
Stock Based Compensation is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Microsoft Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $12,356 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $12,356 Mil mean?
Microsoft (MSFT) has a Stock Based Compensation of $12,356 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Microsoft and its competitors.
Is Microsoft's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Microsoft's current Stock Based Compensation is $12,356 Mil. Overall, Microsoft has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microsoft's Stock Based Compensation compare to ORCL and PLTR?
Microsoft's Stock Based Compensation of $12,356 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for a Software company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Software industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Microsoft and its competitors. Microsoft's current Stock Based Compensation is $12,356 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microsoft stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microsoft (MSFT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $558.08, compared to a current price of $352.83 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $12,356 Mil. Microsoft's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Microsoft (MSFT), the current Stock Based Compensation is $12,356 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Microsoft (MSFT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microsoft stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $352.83 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $558.08. GuruFocus considers Microsoft to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MSFT:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $12,356 Mil
  • GF Value™: $558.08 vs. price of $352.83 (36.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MSFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Microsoft Business Description

Address One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA, USA, 98052-6399
Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).
92GF Score

Get the complete analysis for MSFT

Stock Based Compensation is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$352.83
Price
$558.08
GF Value