KWM (K Wave Media) Stock Based Compensation: $2.32 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


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What is K Wave Media Stock Based Compensation?

K Wave Media KWM +2.18% 6 Stock Based Compensation is $2.32 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates KWM with a GF Score™ of 6/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

K Wave Media's Stock Based Compensation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.00 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $2.32 Mil.

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K Wave Media Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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K Wave Media Stock Based Compensation Chart

K Wave Media Annual Data
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K Wave Media Semi-Annual Data
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K Wave Media 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.32 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $2.32 Mil mean?
K Wave Media (KWM) has a Stock Based Compensation of $2.32 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for K Wave Media and its competitors.
Is K Wave Media's Stock Based Compensation too high?
K Wave Media's current Stock Based Compensation is $2.32 Mil. Overall, K Wave Media has a GF Score™ of 6/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K Wave Media's Stock Based Compensation compare to CPOP and APHP?
K Wave Media's Stock Based Compensation of $2.32 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 K Wave Media and its competitors. K Wave Media's current Stock Based Compensation is $2.32 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K Wave Media stock overvalued right now?
K Wave Media (KWM) has a current Stock Based Compensation of $2.32 Mil. The current Stock Based Compensation is $2.32 Mil. K Wave Media's overall GF Score™ is 6/100 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 K Wave Media (KWM), the current Stock Based Compensation is $2.32 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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.

K Wave Media Business Description

Address 121 South Church Street, George Town, Grand Cayman, CYM, KY1-1104
K Wave Media Ltd is engaged in the IP content business, which focuses on the creation, investment, management, licensing, and monetization of intellectual property (IP) content such as TV programs, movies, dramas, and music. Its operations are reported in four segments: content merchandising, food and beverages, content production, and content investment. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the content merchandising segment, which produces and distributes specialized video merchandise for K-pop artists timed to coincide with their activities, such as concerts, album launches, and fan events. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Korea, and the rest from the USA, Germany, the UK, France, Japan, and other markets.
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