BB (BlackBerry) Stock Based Compensation: $24.0 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)


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Price $11.43
GF Value $3.70
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is BlackBerry Stock Based Compensation?

BlackBerry BB +2.79% 57 Stock Based Compensation is $24.0 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates BB with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

BlackBerry's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $6.5 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $24.0 Mil.

BlackBerry Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

BlackBerry Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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BlackBerry Stock Based Compensation Chart

BlackBerry Annual Data
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BlackBerry Quarterly Data
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BlackBerry 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 May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $24.0 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $24.0 Mil mean?
BlackBerry (BB) has a Stock Based Compensation of $24.0 Mil as of May. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for BlackBerry and its competitors.
Is BlackBerry's Stock Based Compensation too high?
BlackBerry's current Stock Based Compensation is $24.0 Mil. Overall, BlackBerry has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackBerry's Stock Based Compensation compare to MSFT and ORCL?
BlackBerry's Stock Based Compensation of $24.0 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 BlackBerry and its competitors. BlackBerry's current Stock Based Compensation is $24.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackBerry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackBerry (BB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.70, compared to a current price of $11.43 — trading 208.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $24.0 Mil. BlackBerry's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 BlackBerry (BB), the current Stock Based Compensation is $24.0 Mil as of May. 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 BlackBerry (BB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackBerry stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.43 is trading 208.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.70. GuruFocus considers BlackBerry to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BB:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $24.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $3.70 vs. price of $11.43 (208.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs

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

BlackBerry Business Description

Address 2200 University Avenue East, Waterloo, ON, CAN, N2K 0A7
BlackBerry, once known for being the world's largest smartphone manufacturer, is now exclusively a software provider with a stated goal of end-to-end secure communications for enterprises. The firm provides endpoint management and other secure communications software to enterprises, specializing in regulated industries like government and financial institutions. BlackBerry also has a sizable embedded software business primarily serving the automotive market, with some exposure to the industrial market.
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