BTCS (BTCS) Stock Based Compensation: $-1.22 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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39 GF Score
Price $1.07
GF Value $4.68
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is BTCS Stock Based Compensation?

BTCS BTCS -1.40% 39 Stock Based Compensation is $-1.22 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BTCS with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

BTCS's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.73 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.22 Mil.

BTCS Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

BTCS Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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BTCS Stock Based Compensation Chart

BTCS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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BTCS 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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BTCS 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 $-1.22 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $-1.22 Mil mean?
BTCS (BTCS) has a Stock Based Compensation of $-1.22 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for BTCS and its competitors.
Is BTCS's Stock Based Compensation too high?
BTCS's current Stock Based Compensation is $-1.22 Mil. Overall, BTCS has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BTCS's Stock Based Compensation compare to BGDE and PLUT?
BTCS's Stock Based Compensation of $-1.22 Mil can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Capital Markets 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 BTCS and its competitors. BTCS's current Stock Based Compensation is $-1.22 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BTCS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BTCS (BTCS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.68, compared to a current price of $1.07 — trading 77.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $-1.22 Mil. BTCS's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 5 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 BTCS (BTCS), the current Stock Based Compensation is $-1.22 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 BTCS (BTCS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BTCS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.07 is trading 77.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.68. GuruFocus considers BTCS to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BTCS:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $-1.22 Mil
  • GF Value™: $4.68 vs. price of $1.07 (77.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 5 warning signs

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

BTCS Business Description

Other Exchanges BIC:Germany
Address 303 W. Lancaster Avenue, No.336, Wayne, PA, USA, 19087
BTCS Inc is is a U.S.-based, Nasdaq-listed blockchain technology company focused on revenue generation through blockchain infrastructure and decentralized finance (DeFi) activities, mainly on the Ethereum network. BTCS operates as an active participant in the Ethereum ecosystem, generating digital asset-denominated on-chain revenues through its operations.
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