PLBY (Playboy) Stock Based Compensation: $6.0 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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PLBY Playboy Inc PLBY
39 GF Score
Price $1.21
GF Value $0.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Playboy Stock Based Compensation?

Playboy PLBY +0.83% 39 Stock Based Compensation is $6.0 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates PLBY with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Playboy's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.5 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $6.0 Mil.

Playboy Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Playboy Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Playboy Stock Based Compensation Chart

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Playboy Quarterly Data
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Playboy 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6.0 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $6.0 Mil mean?
Playboy (PLBY) has a Stock Based Compensation of $6.0 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Playboy and its competitors.
Is Playboy's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Playboy's current Stock Based Compensation is $6.0 Mil. Overall, Playboy has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Playboy's Stock Based Compensation compare to CLAR and AOUT?
Playboy's Stock Based Compensation of $6.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Playboy and its competitors. Playboy's current Stock Based Compensation is $6.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Playboy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Playboy (PLBY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.77, compared to a current price of $1.21 — trading 57.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $6.0 Mil. Playboy's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 6 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 Playboy (PLBY), the current Stock Based Compensation is $6.0 Mil as of Jun. 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 Playboy (PLBY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Playboy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.21 is trading 57.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.77. GuruFocus considers Playboy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PLBY:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $6.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.77 vs. price of $1.21 (57.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Playboy Business Description

Address 10960 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2200, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90024
Playboy Inc, formerly PLBY Group Inc connects consumers around the world with products, services, and experiences to help them look good, feel good, and have fun. PLBY Group serves consumers in four categories: Style and Apparel, Digital Entertainment and Lifestyle, Sexual Wellness, and Beauty and Grooming. It operates through three segments Direct-to-Consumer, Licensing, and Digital Subscriptions and Content. It generates revenue through the sales of products and content services to consumers.
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