Shift4 Payments (MEX:FOUR) Stock Based Compensation: MXN1,573 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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MEX:FOUR Shift4 Payments Inc MEX:FOUR
71 GF Score
Price MXN815.00
GF Value MXN1,880.10
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Shift4 Payments Stock Based Compensation?

Shift4 Payments MEX:FOUR +8.86% 71 Stock Based Compensation is MXN1,573 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:FOUR with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,880.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Shift4 Payments's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN541 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN1,573 Mil.

Shift4 Payments Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Shift4 Payments Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shift4 Payments's Stock Based Compensation can be seen below:

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Shift4 Payments Stock Based Compensation Chart

Shift4 Payments Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 836.97 967.00 967.53 1,355.62 1,476.47

Shift4 Payments Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Stock Based Compensation Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 282.44 289.84 453.74 288.52 540.92
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Shift4 Payments 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 MXN1,573 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of MXN1,573 Mil mean?
Shift4 Payments (MEX:FOUR) has a Stock Based Compensation of MXN1,573 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Shift4 Payments and its competitors.
Is Shift4 Payments' Stock Based Compensation too high?
Shift4 Payments' current Stock Based Compensation is MXN1,573 Mil. Overall, Shift4 Payments has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shift4 Payments' Stock Based Compensation compare to BOX and BLSH?
Shift4 Payments' Stock Based Compensation of MXN1,573 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Software 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 Shift4 Payments and its competitors. Shift4 Payments's current Stock Based Compensation is MXN1,573 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shift4 Payments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shift4 Payments (MEX:FOUR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,880.10, compared to a current price of MXN815.00 — trading 56.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is MXN1,573 Mil. Shift4 Payments' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 Shift4 Payments (MEX:FOUR), the current Stock Based Compensation is MXN1,573 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.

Is Shift4 Payments (MEX:FOUR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shift4 Payments stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN815.00 is trading 56.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,880.10. GuruFocus considers Shift4 Payments to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:FOUR:

  • Stock Based Compensation: MXN1,573 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN1,880.10 vs. price of MXN815.00 (56.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Shift4 Payments Business Description

Other Exchanges FOUR:USA
Address 3501 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, PA, USA, 18034
Shift4 Payments Inc is an independent provider of software and payment processing solutions in the U.S., expanding internationally. Its payments platform offers integrated products and services across in-store, online, mobile and tablet-based channels, including end-to-end payment processing, merchant acquiring services, a proprietary omni-channel gateway, eCommerce capabilities, and reporting tools. The company distributes its services through internal sales teams and partners, including independent software vendors (ISVs) and value-added resellers (VARs). Revenue is predominantly recurring, derived mainly from processing fees and subscription revenue from POS software, business intelligence tools and other technology solutions. The company derives maximum revenue from the United States.
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