NTGR (Netgear) Stock Based Compensation: $32.4 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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NTGR Netgear Inc NTGR
67 GF Score
Price $22.40
GF Value $21.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Netgear Stock Based Compensation?

Netgear NTGR +0.09% 67 Stock Based Compensation is $32.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NTGR with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Netgear's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.2 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $32.4 Mil.

Netgear Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Netgear Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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

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Netgear Stock Based Compensation Chart

Netgear Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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Netgear Quarterly Data
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Netgear 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 $32.4 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $32.4 Mil mean?
Netgear (NTGR) has a Stock Based Compensation of $32.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Netgear and its competitors.
Is Netgear's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Netgear's current Stock Based Compensation is $32.4 Mil. Overall, Netgear has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Netgear's Stock Based Compensation compare to FEIM and CLFD?
Netgear's Stock Based Compensation of $32.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Hardware 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 Netgear and its competitors. Netgear's current Stock Based Compensation is $32.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Netgear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netgear (NTGR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.20, compared to a current price of $22.40 — trading 5.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $32.4 Mil. Netgear's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Netgear (NTGR), the current Stock Based Compensation is $32.4 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 Netgear (NTGR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netgear stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $22.40 is trading 5.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.20. GuruFocus considers Netgear to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NTGR:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $32.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: $21.20 vs. price of $22.40 (5.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Netgear Business Description

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Address 3553 North First Street, San Jose, CA, USA, 95134
Netgear Inc provider of networking technologies for businesses, homes, and service providers. It delivers a wide range of intelligent solutions designed to unleash the full potential of connectivity. The group has two segments: Enterprise and Consumer which offers reliable, easy-to-use, high-performance networking solutions, including switches, routers, access points, software, and AV over IP technologies, tailored to meet the diverse needs of organizations of all sizes. The Home Networking and Mobile offers connectivity, powerful performance, and enhanced security features right out of the box, designed to help keep families safe online, and Others. It conduct business across three geographic territories: Americas; Europe, Middle East and Africa; and Asia Pacific.
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