EWCZ (European Wax Center) Stock Based Compensation: $6.5 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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EWCZ European Wax Center Inc EWCZ
53 GF Score
Price $5.82
GF Value $7.72
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What is European Wax Center Stock Based Compensation?

European Wax Center EWCZ 53 Stock Based Compensation is $6.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates EWCZ with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.72. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

European Wax Center's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.2 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $6.5 Mil.

European Wax Center Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

European Wax Center Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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European Wax Center Stock Based Compensation Chart

European Wax Center Annual Data
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European Wax Center Quarterly Data
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European Wax Center 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6.5 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $6.5 Mil mean?
European Wax Center (EWCZ) has a Stock Based Compensation of $6.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for European Wax Center and its competitors.
Is European Wax Center's Stock Based Compensation too high?
European Wax Center's current Stock Based Compensation is $6.5 Mil. Overall, European Wax Center has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does European Wax Center's Stock Based Compensation compare to NUS and WALD?
European Wax Center's Stock Based Compensation of $6.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 European Wax Center and its competitors. European Wax Center's current Stock Based Compensation is $6.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is European Wax Center stock overvalued right now?
European Wax Center (EWCZ) has a current Stock Based Compensation of $6.5 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.72, compared to a current price of $5.82 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $6.5 Mil. European Wax Center's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 10 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 European Wax Center (EWCZ), the current Stock Based Compensation is $6.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 European Wax Center (EWCZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, European Wax Center stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.82 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.72.

Key valuation signals for EWCZ:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $6.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: $7.72 vs. price of $5.82 (24.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 10 warning signs

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

European Wax Center Business Description

Address 5830 Granite Parkway, 3rd Floor, Plano, TX, USA, 75024
European Wax Center Inc is a franchisor and operator of OOH waxing services. Its product sales consist of revenue earned from sales of proprietary wax. Its services include Brazilian Waxing, Brow Waxing, Body Waxing, Facial Waxing, All Waxing Services, Eyebrow Tinting, Laser Hair Removal, Men's Waxing Services, and others.
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