Warner Bros. Discovery (MEX:WBD) Stock Based Compensation: MXN14,599 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:WBD Warner Bros. Discovery Inc MEX:WBD
51 GF Score
Price MXN467.97
GF Value MXN165.53
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Based Compensation?

Warner Bros. Discovery MEX:WBD -2.51% 51 Stock Based Compensation is MXN14,599 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:WBD with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN165.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Warner Bros. Discovery's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,741 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN14,599 Mil.

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Based Compensation Chart

Warner Bros. Discovery Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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Warner Bros. Discovery Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 2,516.36 3,295.11 4,439.30 4,123.31 2,740.97
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Warner Bros. Discovery 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 MXN14,599 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of MXN14,599 Mil mean?
Warner Bros. Discovery (MEX:WBD) has a Stock Based Compensation of MXN14,599 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Warner Bros. Discovery and its competitors.
Is Warner Bros. Discovery's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Warner Bros. Discovery's current Stock Based Compensation is MXN14,599 Mil. Overall, Warner Bros. Discovery has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warner Bros. Discovery's Stock Based Compensation compare to LYV and FWONA?
Warner Bros. Discovery's Stock Based Compensation of MXN14,599 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 Warner Bros. Discovery and its competitors. Warner Bros. Discovery's current Stock Based Compensation is MXN14,599 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Warner Bros. Discovery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warner Bros. Discovery (MEX:WBD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN165.53, compared to a current price of MXN467.97 — trading 182.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is MXN14,599 Mil. Warner Bros. Discovery's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Warner Bros. Discovery (MEX:WBD), the current Stock Based Compensation is MXN14,599 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 Warner Bros. Discovery (MEX:WBD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warner Bros. Discovery stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN467.97 is trading 182.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN165.53. GuruFocus considers Warner Bros. Discovery to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:WBD:

  • Stock Based Compensation: MXN14,599 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN165.53 vs. price of MXN467.97 (182.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Warner Bros. Discovery Business Description

Address 230 Park Avenue South, New York, NY, USA, 10003
Warner Bros. Discovery operates in three segments: streaming, studios, and linear networks. The streaming business includes HBO Max, which is rapidly increasing its international footprint in addition to its major presence in the US. Studios include industry leaders in both film and television, which produce movies and television series that are monetized in multiple ways, including theatrical release, sales to third parties, and feeding into Warner's own platforms. Global networks consist of basic cable networks like CNN, TNT, TBS, Discovery, HGTV, and The Food Network. The Discovery+ streaming service will remain part of global networks.
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