Benchmark Electronics (STU:BMU) Stock Based Compensation: €16 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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STU:BMU Benchmark Electronics Inc STU:BMU
64 GF Score
Price €70.40
GF Value €38.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Benchmark Electronics Stock Based Compensation?

Benchmark Electronics STU:BMU +1.59% 64 Stock Based Compensation is €16 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:BMU with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Benchmark Electronics's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €5 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €16 Mil.

Benchmark Electronics Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Benchmark Electronics Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Benchmark Electronics Stock Based Compensation Chart

Benchmark Electronics Annual Data
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Benchmark Electronics 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 €16 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €16 Mil mean?
Benchmark Electronics (STU:BMU) has a Stock Based Compensation of €16 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Benchmark Electronics and its competitors.
Is Benchmark Electronics' Stock Based Compensation too high?
Benchmark Electronics' current Stock Based Compensation is €16 Mil. Overall, Benchmark Electronics has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Benchmark Electronics' Stock Based Compensation compare to KN and ROG?
Benchmark Electronics' Stock Based Compensation of €16 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 Benchmark Electronics and its competitors. Benchmark Electronics's current Stock Based Compensation is €16 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Benchmark Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benchmark Electronics (STU:BMU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.58, compared to a current price of €70.40 — trading 82.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is €16 Mil. Benchmark Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Benchmark Electronics (STU:BMU), the current Stock Based Compensation is €16 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 Benchmark Electronics (STU:BMU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benchmark Electronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €70.40 is trading 82.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.58. GuruFocus considers Benchmark Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:BMU:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €16 Mil
  • GF Value™: €38.58 vs. price of €70.40 (82.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Benchmark Electronics Business Description

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Address 56 South Rockford Drive, Tempe, AZ, USA, 85288
Benchmark Electronics Inc is engaged in product designing, engineering services, technology solutions, and manufacturing services (electronic manufacturing services (EMS) and precision technology services). It serves various industries, including aerospace & defense (A&D), medical technologies, complex industrials, semiconductor capital equipment, next-generation telecommunications, and high-end computing. Its geographical segments are the Americas, Asia, and Europe, of which key revenue is derived from the Americas.
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