Imax (IMAX) Stock Based Compensation: $27.3 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


IMAX Imax Corp IMAX
76 GF Score
Price $41.08
GF Value $26.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Imax Stock Based Compensation?

Imax IMAX -5.26% 76 Stock Based Compensation is $27.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IMAX with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Imax's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.8 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $27.3 Mil.

Imax Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Imax Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Imax Stock Based Compensation Chart

Imax Annual Data
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Stock Based Compensation
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Imax Quarterly Data
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Imax 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 $27.3 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $27.3 Mil mean?
Imax (IMAX) has a Stock Based Compensation of $27.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Imax and its competitors.
Is Imax's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Imax's current Stock Based Compensation is $27.3 Mil. Overall, Imax has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imax's Stock Based Compensation compare to AMC and BATRA?
Imax's Stock Based Compensation of $27.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Imax and its competitors. Imax's current Stock Based Compensation is $27.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Imax stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imax (IMAX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.76, compared to a current price of $41.08 — trading 53.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $27.3 Mil. Imax's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Imax (IMAX), the current Stock Based Compensation is $27.3 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 Imax (IMAX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imax stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $41.08 is trading 53.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.76. GuruFocus considers Imax to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IMAX:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $27.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: $26.76 vs. price of $41.08 (53.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs

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Imax Business Description

Other Exchanges IMA:Germany
Address 2525 Speakman Drive, Mississauga, ON, CAN, L5K 1B1
Imax Corp is a technology platform for entertainment and events. Through its proprietary software, auditorium architecture, patented intellectual property, and specialized equipment, IMAX offers end-to-end solution to create superior, immersive content experiences for which the IMAX brand is globally renowned. The Company has two reportable segments being Content Solutions and Technology Products and Services. The Company leverages its proprietary technology and engineering in all aspects of its business, which principally consists of the IMAX film remastering and the sale or lease of premium IMAX theater systems.
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