HPKEW (HighPeak Energy) Stock Based Compensation: $2.09 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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What is HighPeak Energy Stock Based Compensation?

HighPeak Energy HPKEW 49 Stock Based Compensation is $2.09 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HPKEW with a GF Score™ of 49/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

HighPeak Energy's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.87 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.09 Mil.

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HighPeak Energy Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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HighPeak Energy Stock Based Compensation Chart

HighPeak Energy Annual Data
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HighPeak Energy 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 $2.09 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $2.09 Mil mean?
HighPeak Energy (HPKEW) has a Stock Based Compensation of $2.09 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for HighPeak Energy and its competitors.
Is HighPeak Energy's Stock Based Compensation too high?
HighPeak Energy's current Stock Based Compensation is $2.09 Mil. Overall, HighPeak Energy has a GF Score™ of 49/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HighPeak Energy's Stock Based Compensation compare to GFR and REPX?
HighPeak Energy's Stock Based Compensation of $2.09 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Oil & Gas 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 HighPeak Energy and its competitors. HighPeak Energy's current Stock Based Compensation is $2.09 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HighPeak Energy stock overvalued right now?
HighPeak Energy (HPKEW) has a current Stock Based Compensation of $2.09 Mil. The current Stock Based Compensation is $2.09 Mil. HighPeak Energy's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 8 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 HighPeak Energy (HPKEW), the current Stock Based Compensation is $2.09 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.

HighPeak Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges HPK:USA58R:Germany
Address 421 West 3rd Street, Suite 1000, Fort Worth, TX, USA, 76102
HighPeak Energy Inc is an independent crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company that explores for, develops and produces crude oil, NGL, and natural gas prominently in Howard County of the Midland Basin. The company operates in a single segment, which is crude oil and natural gas development, exploration, and production in the U.S. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Crude oil sales.
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