PEGA (Pegasystems) Stock Based Compensation: $160 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


PEGA Pegasystems Inc PEGA
79 GF Score
Price $31.05
GF Value $41.26
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Pegasystems Stock Based Compensation?

Pegasystems PEGA -0.14% 79 Stock Based Compensation is $160 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PEGA with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Pegasystems's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $46 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $160 Mil.

Pegasystems Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Pegasystems Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Pegasystems Stock Based Compensation Chart

Pegasystems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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Pegasystems Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Pegasystems 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 $160 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $160 Mil mean?
Pegasystems (PEGA) has a Stock Based Compensation of $160 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Pegasystems and its competitors.
Is Pegasystems' Stock Based Compensation too high?
Pegasystems' current Stock Based Compensation is $160 Mil. Overall, Pegasystems has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pegasystems' Stock Based Compensation compare to LYFT and APPF?
Pegasystems' Stock Based Compensation of $160 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 Pegasystems and its competitors. Pegasystems's current Stock Based Compensation is $160 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pegasystems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pegasystems (PEGA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.26, compared to a current price of $31.05 — trading 24.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $160 Mil. Pegasystems' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Pegasystems (PEGA), the current Stock Based Compensation is $160 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 Pegasystems (PEGA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pegasystems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $31.05 is trading 24.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.26. GuruFocus considers Pegasystems to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PEGA:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $160 Mil
  • GF Value™: $41.26 vs. price of $31.05 (24.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs

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Pegasystems Business Description

Address 225 Wyman Street, Waltham, MA, USA, 02451
Founded in 1983, Pegasystems provides a suite of solutions for customer engagement and business process management. The company's key offering is the Pega Infinity platform, which combines business process management with customer relationship management applications. The company focuses on enterprise-size customers in the financial, insurance, and healthcare industries.
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