GCAAF (Guardian Capital Group) Stock Based Compensation: $3.2 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)


GCAAF Guardian Capital Group Ltd GCAAF
62 GF Score
Price $49.40
GF Value $48.30
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What is Guardian Capital Group Stock Based Compensation?

Guardian Capital Group GCAAF 62 Stock Based Compensation is $3.2 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates GCAAF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.30. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Guardian Capital Group's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was $0.9 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $3.2 Mil.

Guardian Capital Group Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Guardian Capital Group Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Guardian Capital Group Stock Based Compensation Chart

Guardian Capital Group Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Stock Based Compensation
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Guardian Capital Group Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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Guardian Capital Group 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 Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.2 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $3.2 Mil mean?
Guardian Capital Group (GCAAF) has a Stock Based Compensation of $3.2 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Guardian Capital Group and its competitors.
Is Guardian Capital Group's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Guardian Capital Group's current Stock Based Compensation is $3.2 Mil. Overall, Guardian Capital Group has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guardian Capital Group's Stock Based Compensation compare to BLK and BX?
Guardian Capital Group's Stock Based Compensation of $3.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Asset Management 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 Guardian Capital Group and its competitors. Guardian Capital Group's current Stock Based Compensation is $3.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guardian Capital Group stock overvalued right now?
Guardian Capital Group (GCAAF) has a current Stock Based Compensation of $3.2 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.30, compared to a current price of $49.40 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $3.2 Mil. Guardian Capital Group's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Guardian Capital Group (GCAAF), the current Stock Based Compensation is $3.2 Mil as of Sep. 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 Guardian Capital Group (GCAAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guardian Capital Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $49.40 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $48.30.

Key valuation signals for GCAAF:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $3.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: $48.30 vs. price of $49.40 (2.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Guardian Capital Group Business Description

Address 199 Bay Street, Suite 2700, P.O. Box 201, Commerce Court West, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5L 1E8
Guardian Capital Group Ltd is a diversified financial services company. It operates in three reportable segment Investment Management and Corporate Activities and Investments. Investment Management primarily involves earning management fees relating to investment management services provided to clients; and Corporate Activities and Investments relates to the investment of the Company's securities holdings, as well as corporate management and development activities. It derives maximum revenue from Investment Management segment. Geographically, the company operates in Canada, United Kingdom, United States and others, of which it derives maximum revenue from Canada.
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