Apple (CHIX:APCD) Stock Based Compensation: €11,580 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:APCD Apple Inc CHIX:APCD
92 GF Score
Price €259.15
GF Value €234.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Apple Stock Based Compensation?

Apple CHIX:APCD 92 Stock Based Compensation is €11,580 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:APCD with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €234.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Apple's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,052 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €11,580 Mil.

Apple Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Apple Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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

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Apple Stock Based Compensation Chart

Apple Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Stock Based Compensation
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Apple 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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Apple 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 €11,580 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €11,580 Mil mean?
Apple (CHIX:APCD) has a Stock Based Compensation of €11,580 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Apple and its competitors.
Is Apple's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Apple's current Stock Based Compensation is €11,580 Mil. Overall, Apple has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apple's Stock Based Compensation compare to SONO and TBCH?
Apple's Stock Based Compensation of €11,580 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Hardware 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 Apple and its competitors. Apple's current Stock Based Compensation is €11,580 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apple stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apple (CHIX:APCD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €234.94, compared to a current price of €259.15 — trading 10.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is €11,580 Mil. Apple's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Apple (CHIX:APCD), the current Stock Based Compensation is €11,580 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 Apple (CHIX:APCD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apple stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €259.15 is trading 10.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €234.94. GuruFocus considers Apple to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:APCD:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €11,580 Mil
  • GF Value™: €234.94 vs. price of €259.15 (10.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Apple Business Description

Address One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, CA, USA, 95014
Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone accounts for the majority of the firm's sales, and Apple's other products, such as the Mac, iPad, and Watch, are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, such as streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors and works with subcontractors such as Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with the majority coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.
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