IPGP (IPG Photonics) Stock Based Compensation: $42 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


IPGP IPG Photonics Corp IPGP
79 GF Score
Price $114.41
GF Value $85.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is IPG Photonics Stock Based Compensation?

IPG Photonics IPGP -2.59% 79 Stock Based Compensation is $42 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IPGP with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

IPG Photonics's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $42 Mil.

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IPG Photonics Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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IPG Photonics Stock Based Compensation Chart

IPG Photonics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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IPG Photonics Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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IPG Photonics 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 $42 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $42 Mil mean?
IPG Photonics (IPGP) has a Stock Based Compensation of $42 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for IPG Photonics and its competitors.
Is IPG Photonics' Stock Based Compensation too high?
IPG Photonics' current Stock Based Compensation is $42 Mil. Overall, IPG Photonics has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IPG Photonics' Stock Based Compensation compare to AXTI and VECO?
IPG Photonics' Stock Based Compensation of $42 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Semiconductors 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 IPG Photonics and its competitors. IPG Photonics's current Stock Based Compensation is $42 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IPG Photonics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPG Photonics (IPGP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $85.09, compared to a current price of $114.41 — trading 34.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $42 Mil. IPG Photonics' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 IPG Photonics (IPGP), the current Stock Based Compensation is $42 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 IPG Photonics (IPGP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPG Photonics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $114.41 is trading 34.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $85.09. GuruFocus considers IPG Photonics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IPGP:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $42 Mil
  • GF Value™: $85.09 vs. price of $114.41 (34.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs

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

IPG Photonics Business Description

Address 377 Simarano Drive, Marlborough, MA, USA, 01752
IPG Photonics Corp is a vertically integrated developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers, laser and non-laser systems, fiber amplifiers, diode lasers, and related optical components. Its products are used in diverse applications in the manufacturing, automotive, industrial, aerospace, semiconductor, and consumer end markets. The company sells its products globally to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators, and end users. Additionally, it manufactures complementary products used with its lasers, including optical delivery cables, fiber couplers, beam switches, optical processing heads, in-line sensors, and chillers. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America, followed by China, Japan, Germany, and other markets.
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