Aware (AWRE) Stock Based Compensation: $1.26 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


AWRE Aware Inc AWRE
62 GF Score
Price $1.35
GF Value $1.72
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Aware Stock Based Compensation?

Aware AWRE -2.86% 62 Stock Based Compensation is $1.26 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AWRE with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Aware's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.27 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.26 Mil.

Aware Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Aware Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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

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Aware Stock Based Compensation Chart

Aware Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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Aware Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Aware 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 $1.26 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $1.26 Mil mean?
Aware (AWRE) has a Stock Based Compensation of $1.26 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Aware and its competitors.
Is Aware's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Aware's current Stock Based Compensation is $1.26 Mil. Overall, Aware has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aware's Stock Based Compensation compare to ANKM and INLX?
Aware's Stock Based Compensation of $1.26 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 Aware and its competitors. Aware's current Stock Based Compensation is $1.26 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aware stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aware (AWRE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.72, compared to a current price of $1.35 — trading 21.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $1.26 Mil. Aware's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Aware (AWRE), the current Stock Based Compensation is $1.26 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 Aware (AWRE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aware stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.35 is trading 21.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.72. GuruFocus considers Aware to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AWRE:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $1.26 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.72 vs. price of $1.35 (21.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Aware Business Description

Address 76 Blanchard Road, Burlington, MA, USA, 01803
Aware Inc provides biometric identity and authentication solutions. Its Awareness Platform transforms biometric data into actionable intelligence, allowing its clients to verify identities and authenticate access and transactions. The company's products span multiple biometric modalities, including fingerprint, face, iris, and voice. It offers: a broad range of biometrics software products and solutions, including platforms like AwareSDK, AwareABIS, AFIX Suite of Products, Awareness Platform, and WebEnroll; software components such as SDKs, APIs, and applications that customers use to develop their systems into more effective solutions; and several program management and software engineering services. Aware earns maximum revenue from the U.S., followed by the UK and the rest of the world.
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