OAT (OATN) Stock Based Compensation: $0.27 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2012)

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What is OAT Stock Based Compensation?

OAT OATN Stock Based Compensation is $0.27 Mil as of Feb. 2012.

OAT's Stock Based Compensation for the six months ended in Feb. 2012 was $0.27 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2012 was $0.27 Mil.

OAT Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

OAT Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

OAT Stock Based Compensation Chart

OAT Annual Data
Trend Feb08 Feb09 Feb10 Feb11 Feb12
Stock Based Compensation
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.27

OAT Semi-Annual Data
Feb08 Feb09 Feb10 Feb11 Feb12
Stock Based Compensation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.27

OAT 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.

For stock reported annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2012 was $0.27 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $0.27 Mil mean?
OAT (OATN) has a Stock Based Compensation of $0.27 Mil as of Feb. 2012. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for OAT and its competitors.
Is OAT's Stock Based Compensation too high?
OAT's current Stock Based Compensation is $0.27 Mil.
How does OAT's Stock Based Compensation compare to AEHL and ILAG?
OAT's Stock Based Compensation of $0.27 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Construction 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 OAT and its competitors. OAT's current Stock Based Compensation is $0.27 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OAT stock overvalued right now?
OAT (OATN) has a current Stock Based Compensation of $0.27 Mil. The current Stock Based Compensation is $0.27 Mil. 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 OAT (OATN), the current Stock Based Compensation is $0.27 Mil as of Feb. 2012. 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.

OAT Business Description

Address 12106 Park Street, Cerritos, CA, USA, 90703
OAT Inc builds HVAC system package to control the usage time and temperature in each room using a computer utilizing the Direct Digital Control Program. The HVAC system is composed of Chiller, Cooling Tower, Chilled and Hot Water Pump, Hydronic Piping System.