MP (MP Materials) Stock Based Compensation: $35.7 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MP MP Materials Corp MP
68 GF Score
Price $53.90
GF Value $32.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is MP Materials Stock Based Compensation?

MP Materials MP -3.09% 68 Stock Based Compensation is $35.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MP with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

MP Materials's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.9 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $35.7 Mil.

MP Materials Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

MP Materials Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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MP Materials Stock Based Compensation Chart

MP Materials Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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MP Materials Quarterly Data
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MP Materials 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 $35.7 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $35.7 Mil mean?
MP Materials (MP) has a Stock Based Compensation of $35.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for MP Materials and its competitors.
Is MP Materials' Stock Based Compensation too high?
MP Materials' current Stock Based Compensation is $35.7 Mil. Overall, MP Materials has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MP Materials' Stock Based Compensation compare to MTRN and USAR?
MP Materials' Stock Based Compensation of $35.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Metals & Mining 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 MP Materials and its competitors. MP Materials's current Stock Based Compensation is $35.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MP Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MP Materials (MP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.16, compared to a current price of $53.90 — trading 67.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $35.7 Mil. MP Materials' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 MP Materials (MP), the current Stock Based Compensation is $35.7 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 MP Materials (MP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MP Materials stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $53.90 is trading 67.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.16. GuruFocus considers MP Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MP:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $35.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: $32.16 vs. price of $53.90 (67.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 2 warning signs

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MP Materials Business Description

Address 1700 S. Pavilion Center Drive, Suite 800, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 89135
MP Materials Corp is the producer of rare earth materials in the Western Hemisphere. The company owns and operates the Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine and Processing Facility, the only rare earth mining and processing site of scale in North America. The company is also developing a rare earth metal, alloy, and magnet manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The company's operations are organized into two reportable segments: Materials and Magnetics.
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