GWRS (Global Water Resources) Stock Based Compensation: $0.99 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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GWRS Global Water Resources Inc GWRS
71 GF Score
Price $8.90
GF Value $10.42
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Global Water Resources Stock Based Compensation?

Global Water Resources GWRS +3.26% 71 Stock Based Compensation is $0.99 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates GWRS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Global Water Resources's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.23 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.99 Mil.

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Global Water Resources Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Global Water Resources Stock Based Compensation Chart

Global Water Resources Annual Data
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Global Water Resources Quarterly Data
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Global Water Resources 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 $0.99 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $0.99 Mil mean?
Global Water Resources (GWRS) has a Stock Based Compensation of $0.99 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Global Water Resources and its competitors.
Is Global Water Resources' Stock Based Compensation too high?
Global Water Resources' current Stock Based Compensation is $0.99 Mil. Overall, Global Water Resources has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Water Resources' Stock Based Compensation compare to PCYO and CDZI?
Global Water Resources' Stock Based Compensation of $0.99 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Global Water Resources and its competitors. Global Water Resources's current Stock Based Compensation is $0.99 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Water Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Water Resources (GWRS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.42, compared to a current price of $8.90 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $0.99 Mil. Global Water Resources' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 11 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 Global Water Resources (GWRS), the current Stock Based Compensation is $0.99 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 Global Water Resources (GWRS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Water Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.90 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.42. GuruFocus considers Global Water Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GWRS:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $0.99 Mil
  • GF Value™: $10.42 vs. price of $8.90 (14.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 11 warning signs

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

Global Water Resources Business Description

Address 21410 North 19th Avenue, Suite 220, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85027
Global Water Resources Inc operates as a water resources management company that owns, operates, and manages water, wastewater, and recycled water utilities in strategically located communities, principally in metropolitan Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. It operates within the State of Arizona. Operating revenue of the company is derived from regulated water, wastewater, and recycled water service provided to customers based upon tariff rates.
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