Guess (FRA:GU9) Stock Based Compensation: €20 Mil (TTM As of Oct. 2025)

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FRA:GU9 Guess Inc FRA:GU9
54 GF Score
Price €14.20
GF Value €25.38
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What is Guess Stock Based Compensation?

Guess FRA:GU9 54 Stock Based Compensation is €20 Mil as of Oct. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:GU9 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.38. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Guess's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Oct. 2025 was €6 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was €20 Mil.

Guess Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Guess Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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

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Guess Stock Based Compensation Chart

Guess Annual Data
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Guess Quarterly Data
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Guess 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 Oct. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €20 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €20 Mil mean?
Guess (FRA:GU9) has a Stock Based Compensation of €20 Mil as of Oct. 2025. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Guess and its competitors.
Is Guess' Stock Based Compensation too high?
Guess' current Stock Based Compensation is €20 Mil. Overall, Guess has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guess' Stock Based Compensation compare to SFIX and SCVL?
Guess' Stock Based Compensation of €20 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 Guess and its competitors. Guess's current Stock Based Compensation is €20 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guess stock overvalued right now?
Guess (FRA:GU9) has a current Stock Based Compensation of €20 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.38, compared to a current price of €14.20 — trading 44.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is €20 Mil. Guess' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Guess (FRA:GU9), the current Stock Based Compensation is €20 Mil as of Oct. 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 Guess (FRA:GU9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guess stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €14.20 is trading 44.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €25.38.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GU9:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €20 Mil
  • GF Value™: €25.38 vs. price of €14.20 (44.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GU9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Guess Business Description

Address Strada Regina 44, Bioggio, CHE, CH-6934
Guess Inc designs, markets, distributes and licenses lifestyle collections of contemporary apparel and accessories for men, women and children that reflect the American lifestyle and European fashion sensibilities. The lines include full collections of clothing, including jeans, pants, skirts, dresses, active wear, shorts, blouses, shirts, jackets, knitwear, outerwear and intimate apparel. Its apparel is marketed under numerous trademarks, including GUESS, GUESS?, GUESS U.S.A., GUESS JEANS, GUESS? and Triangle Design, MARCIANO, Question Mark and Triangle Design, a stylized G and a stylized M, GUESS Kids, Baby GUESS, YES, G by GUESS (GbG), GUESS by MARCIANO and Gc.
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