Marqeta (HAM:8QJ0) Stock Based Compensation: €85.0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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HAM:8QJ0 Marqeta Inc HAM:8QJ0
62 GF Score
Price €14.69
GF Value €6.08
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What is Marqeta Stock Based Compensation?

Marqeta HAM:8QJ0 62 Stock Based Compensation is €85.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:8QJ0 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.08. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Marqeta's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €17.3 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €85.0 Mil.

Marqeta Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Marqeta Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Marqeta Stock Based Compensation Chart

Marqeta Annual Data
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Marqeta Quarterly Data
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Marqeta 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 €85.0 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €85.0 Mil mean?
Marqeta (HAM:8QJ0) has a Stock Based Compensation of €85.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Marqeta and its competitors.
Is Marqeta's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Marqeta's current Stock Based Compensation is €85.0 Mil. Overall, Marqeta has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marqeta's Stock Based Compensation compare to BAND and WIX?
Marqeta's Stock Based Compensation of €85.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Software 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 Marqeta and its competitors. Marqeta's current Stock Based Compensation is €85.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marqeta stock overvalued right now?
Marqeta (HAM:8QJ0) has a current Stock Based Compensation of €85.0 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.08, compared to a current price of €14.69 — trading 141.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is €85.0 Mil. Marqeta's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 Marqeta (HAM:8QJ0), the current Stock Based Compensation is €85.0 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 Marqeta (HAM:8QJ0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marqeta stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €14.69 is trading 141.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.08.

Key valuation signals for HAM:8QJ0:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €85.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: €6.08 vs. price of €14.69 (141.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:8QJ0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Marqeta Business Description

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Address 180 Grand Avenue, 6th Floor, Oakland, CA, USA, 94612
Headquartered in Oakland, California, and founded in 2010, Marqeta provides its clients with a card-issuing platform that offers the infrastructure and tools necessary to offer digital, physical, and tokenized payment options without the need for a traditional bank. The company's open APIs are designed to allow third parties like DoorDash, Klarna, and Block to rapidly develop and deploy innovative card-based products and payment services without the need to develop the underlying technology. The company generates revenue primarily through processing and ATM fees for cards issued on its platform.
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