LNZA (LanzaTech Global) Stock Based Compensation: $6.25 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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LNZA LanzaTech Global Inc LNZA
53 GF Score
Price $5.51
GF Value $62.31
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is LanzaTech Global Stock Based Compensation?

LanzaTech Global LNZA +2.60% 53 Stock Based Compensation is $6.25 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LNZA with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $62.31 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

LanzaTech Global's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.33 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.25 Mil.

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LanzaTech Global Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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LanzaTech Global Stock Based Compensation Chart

LanzaTech Global Annual Data
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LanzaTech Global 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 $6.25 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $6.25 Mil mean?
LanzaTech Global (LNZA) has a Stock Based Compensation of $6.25 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for LanzaTech Global and its competitors.
Is LanzaTech Global's Stock Based Compensation too high?
LanzaTech Global's current Stock Based Compensation is $6.25 Mil. Overall, LanzaTech Global has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LanzaTech Global's Stock Based Compensation compare to ENGS and QRHC?
LanzaTech Global's Stock Based Compensation of $6.25 Mil can be compared against companies in the Waste Management 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 Waste Management company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Waste Management 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 LanzaTech Global and its competitors. LanzaTech Global's current Stock Based Compensation is $6.25 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LanzaTech Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global (LNZA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $62.31, compared to a current price of $5.51 — trading 91.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $6.25 Mil. LanzaTech Global's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA), the current Stock Based Compensation is $6.25 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.51 is trading 91.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $62.31. GuruFocus considers LanzaTech Global to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LNZA:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $6.25 Mil
  • GF Value™: $62.31 vs. price of $5.51 (91.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 2 warning signs

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

LanzaTech Global Business Description

Address 8045 Lamon Avenue, Suite 400, Skokie, IL, USA, 60077
LanzaTech Global Inc is a provider of carbon management and conversion technologies, focused on transforming waste materials into high-value fuels, chemicals, and critical industrial inputs. Its mission is to drive energy resilience, industrial competitiveness, and supply chain security by leveraging scalable biotechnology solutions to maximize the value of domestic resources. The company operates in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Asia, and Australia, with the majority of its revenue generated from North America.
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