GWRS (Global Water Resources) Stock Based Compensation: $0.87 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

GWRS Global Water Resources Inc GWRS
67 GF Score
Price $7.17
GF Value $10.84
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 10 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Global Water Resources Stock Based Compensation?

Global Water Resources GWRS -1.24% 67 Stock Based Compensation is $0.87 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates GWRS with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Global Water Resources's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.18 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.87 Mil.

Global Water Resources Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Global Water Resources Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Global Water Resources's Stock Based Compensation can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Global Water Resources Stock Based Compensation Chart

Global Water Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.88 1.53 1.33 1.03 0.86

Global Water Resources Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Stock Based Compensation Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.17 0.11 0.44 0.15 0.18
GWRS
67GF Score
Global Water Resources Inc GWRS
Stock Based Compensation is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.87 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $0.87 Mil mean?
Global Water Resources (GWRS) has a Stock Based Compensation of $0.87 Mil as of Mar. 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 $0.87 Mil. Overall, Global Water Resources has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, 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 $0.87 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 $0.87 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 Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.84, compared to a current price of $7.17 — trading 33.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $0.87 Mil. Global Water Resources' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Global Water Resources (GWRS), the current Stock Based Compensation is $0.87 Mil as of Mar. 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 $7.17 is trading 33.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.84. GuruFocus considers Global Water Resources to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for GWRS:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $0.87 Mil
  • GF Value™: $10.84 vs. price of $7.17 (33.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 10 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.
67GF Score

Get the complete analysis for GWRS

Stock Based Compensation is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$7.17
Price
$10.84
GF Value