Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL) Stock Based Compensation: £2.3 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)

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CHIX:CARDL Card Factory PLC CHIX:CARDL
81 GF Score
Price £0.69
GF Value £1.11
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Card Factory Stock Based Compensation?

Card Factory CHIX:CARDL +1.47% 81 Stock Based Compensation is £2.3 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CARDL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.11 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Card Factory's Stock Based Compensation for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £1.1 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £2.3 Mil.

Card Factory Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Card Factory Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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

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Card Factory Stock Based Compensation Chart

Card Factory Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Stock Based Compensation
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Card Factory Semi-Annual Data
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Card Factory 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 Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £2.3 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of £2.3 Mil mean?
Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL) has a Stock Based Compensation of £2.3 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Card Factory and its competitors.
Is Card Factory's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Card Factory's current Stock Based Compensation is £2.3 Mil. Overall, Card Factory has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Card Factory's Stock Based Compensation compare to CASY and WSM?
Card Factory's Stock Based Compensation of £2.3 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 Card Factory and its competitors. Card Factory's current Stock Based Compensation is £2.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Card Factory stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.11, compared to a current price of £0.69 — trading 38% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is £2.3 Mil. Card Factory's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL), the current Stock Based Compensation is £2.3 Mil as of Jan. 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 Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Card Factory stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.69 is trading 38% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.11. GuruFocus considers Card Factory to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CARDL:

  • Stock Based Compensation: £2.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: £1.11 vs. price of £0.69 (38% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Card Factory Business Description

Other Exchanges CRFCF:USACARD:UK0CT:Germany
Address Century House, Brunel Road, 41 Industrial Estate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, GBR, WF2 0XG
Card Factory PLC is a British retailer of greeting cards. The principal activities of the Company operations are as a vertically integrated, omnichannel retailer of cards, gifts, and celebration essentials. Its products are offered via stores present in the United Kingdom, as well as online through websites: Card Factory and Getting Personal. The company's revenue is principally attributable to the retail sale of cards, dressings, and gifts. The business model is vertically integrated. It has an in-house design team, a printing facility, and a central warehousing facility.
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