HCA (HCA Healthcare) Stock Based Compensation: $389 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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HCA HCA Healthcare Inc HCA
91 GF Score
Price $385.74
GF Value $453.64
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is HCA Healthcare Stock Based Compensation?

HCA Healthcare HCA +1.82% 91 Stock Based Compensation is $389 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HCA with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $453.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

HCA Healthcare's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $86 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $389 Mil.

HCA Healthcare Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

HCA Healthcare Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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HCA Healthcare Stock Based Compensation Chart

HCA Healthcare Annual Data
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HCA Healthcare Quarterly Data
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HCA Healthcare 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 $389 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $389 Mil mean?
HCA Healthcare (HCA) has a Stock Based Compensation of $389 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for HCA Healthcare and its competitors.
Is HCA Healthcare's Stock Based Compensation too high?
HCA Healthcare's current Stock Based Compensation is $389 Mil. Overall, HCA Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HCA Healthcare's Stock Based Compensation compare to THC and DVA?
HCA Healthcare's Stock Based Compensation of $389 Mil can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 HCA Healthcare and its competitors. HCA Healthcare's current Stock Based Compensation is $389 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HCA Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare (HCA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $453.64, compared to a current price of $385.74 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $389 Mil. HCA Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 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 HCA Healthcare (HCA), the current Stock Based Compensation is $389 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 HCA Healthcare (HCA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $385.74 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of $453.64. GuruFocus considers HCA Healthcare to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HCA:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $389 Mil
  • GF Value™: $453.64 vs. price of $385.74 (15% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs

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

HCA Healthcare Business Description

Address One Park Plaza, Nashville, TN, USA, 37203
HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of December 2025, the firm owned and operated 190 hospitals and over 2,500 outpatient facillities across 19 states and a small foothold in the United Kingdom.
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