CSP (CSPI) Stock Based Compensation: $1.80 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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CSPI CSP Inc CSPI
58 GF Score
Price $8.12
GF Value $11.72
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is CSP Stock Based Compensation?

CSP CSPI +3.04% 58 Stock Based Compensation is $1.80 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CSPI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.72 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

CSP's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.53 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.80 Mil.

CSP Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

CSP Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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

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CSP Stock Based Compensation Chart

CSP Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Stock Based Compensation
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CSP Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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CSP 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.80 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $1.80 Mil mean?
CSP (CSPI) has a Stock Based Compensation of $1.80 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for CSP and its competitors.
Is CSP's Stock Based Compensation too high?
CSP's current Stock Based Compensation is $1.80 Mil. Overall, CSP has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSP's Stock Based Compensation compare to QXL and CTM?
CSP's Stock Based Compensation of $1.80 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 CSP and its competitors. CSP's current Stock Based Compensation is $1.80 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSP (CSPI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.72, compared to a current price of $8.12 — trading 30.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $1.80 Mil. CSP's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 CSP (CSPI), the current Stock Based Compensation is $1.80 Mil as of Jun. 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 CSP (CSPI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSP stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.12 is trading 30.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.72. GuruFocus considers CSP to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CSPI:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $1.80 Mil
  • GF Value™: $11.72 vs. price of $8.12 (30.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs

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

CSP Business Description

Address 175 Cabot Street, Suite 210, Lowell, MA, USA, 01854
CSP Inc develops and markets IT integration solutions, security products, managed IT services, cloud services, purpose-built network adapters, and high-performance cluster computer systems. The firm operates in two segments, namely Technology Solutions, where the company focuses on value-added reseller integrated solutions, including third-party hardware, software, and technical computer-related consulting, and High-Performance Products segments, where the company designs, manufactures, and delivers products and services to customers that require specialized cybersecurity services, networking, and signal processing. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Technology Solutions segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the Americas.
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