AKA (a.k.a. Brands Holding) Stock Based Compensation: $6.2 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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AKA a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp AKA
70 GF Score
Price $11.17
GF Value $11.62
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is a.k.a. Brands Holding Stock Based Compensation?

a.k.a. Brands Holding AKA +1.55% 70 Stock Based Compensation is $6.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AKA with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

a.k.a. Brands Holding's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.2 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.2 Mil.

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a.k.a. Brands Holding Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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a.k.a. Brands Holding 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 $6.2 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $6.2 Mil mean?
a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA) has a Stock Based Compensation of $6.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for a.k.a. Brands Holding and its competitors.
Is a.k.a. Brands Holding's Stock Based Compensation too high?
a.k.a. Brands Holding's current Stock Based Compensation is $6.2 Mil. Overall, a.k.a. Brands Holding has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does a.k.a. Brands Holding's Stock Based Compensation compare to TLYS and RENT?
a.k.a. Brands Holding's Stock Based Compensation of $6.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 a.k.a. Brands Holding and its competitors. a.k.a. Brands Holding's current Stock Based Compensation is $6.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is a.k.a. Brands Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.62, compared to a current price of $11.17 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $6.2 Mil. a.k.a. Brands Holding's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA), the current Stock Based Compensation is $6.2 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 a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, a.k.a. Brands Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.17 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.62. GuruFocus considers a.k.a. Brands Holding to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for AKA:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $6.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: $11.62 vs. price of $11.17 (3.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs

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

a.k.a. Brands Holding Business Description

Address 100 Montgomery Street, Suite 2270, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94104
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp is a portfolio of fashion brands, including Princess Polly, Culture Kings, Petal & Pup, and mnml. Through these brands, the company reaches next-generation consumers who seek fashion inspiration on social media and mainly shop online. The portfolio consists of two women's brands, Princess Polly and Petal & Pup, and two streetwear brands, Culture Kings and mnml. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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