PLQC (Plains Acquisition) Stock Based Compensation: $0.61 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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PLQC Plains Acquisition Corp PLQC
64 GF Score
Price $70.00
GF Value $57.39
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Plains Acquisition Stock Based Compensation?

Plains Acquisition PLQC 64 Stock Based Compensation is $0.61 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates PLQC with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Plains Acquisition's Stock Based Compensation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.61 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.61 Mil.

Plains Acquisition Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Plains Acquisition Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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

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Plains Acquisition Stock Based Compensation Chart

Plains Acquisition Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.11 0.16 0.35 0.13 0.61

Plains Acquisition Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.11 0.16 0.35 0.13 0.61
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Plains Acquisition 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 Dec. 2025 was $0.61 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $0.61 Mil mean?
Plains Acquisition (PLQC) has a Stock Based Compensation of $0.61 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Plains Acquisition and its competitors.
Is Plains Acquisition's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Plains Acquisition's current Stock Based Compensation is $0.61 Mil. Overall, Plains Acquisition has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plains Acquisition's Stock Based Compensation compare to SBKO and MSWV?
Plains Acquisition's Stock Based Compensation of $0.61 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Banks 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 Plains Acquisition and its competitors. Plains Acquisition's current Stock Based Compensation is $0.61 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plains Acquisition stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plains Acquisition (PLQC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.39, compared to a current price of $70.00 — trading 22% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $0.61 Mil. Plains Acquisition's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 Plains Acquisition (PLQC), the current Stock Based Compensation is $0.61 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Plains Acquisition (PLQC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plains Acquisition stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $70.00 is trading 22% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.39. GuruFocus considers Plains Acquisition to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PLQC:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $0.61 Mil
  • GF Value™: $57.39 vs. price of $70.00 (22% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Plains Acquisition Business Description

Address 19404 Kenswick Drive, Humble, TX, USA, 77338
Plains Acquisition Corp is a United States-based bank holding company. It offers a full range of banking services. It provides loans to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals in its market area. The Bank operates full-service branch locations in Humble, Houston, Plains, Sugar Land, and Conroe, Texas, and limited-service branches or loan production offices in Houston and San Antonio, Texas.
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