Currys (STU:CWB) Stock Based Compensation: €17 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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STU:CWB Currys PLC STU:CWB
47 GF Score
Price €1.89
GF Value €1.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Currys Stock Based Compensation?

Currys STU:CWB +0.53% 47 Stock Based Compensation is €17 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:CWB with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Currys's Stock Based Compensation for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was €6 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €17 Mil.

Currys Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Currys Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Currys Stock Based Compensation Chart

Currys Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Stock Based Compensation
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Currys Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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Currys 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 Apr. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €17 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €17 Mil mean?
Currys (STU:CWB) has a Stock Based Compensation of €17 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Currys and its competitors.
Is Currys' Stock Based Compensation too high?
Currys' current Stock Based Compensation is €17 Mil. Overall, Currys has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Currys' Stock Based Compensation compare to CASY and WSM?
Currys' Stock Based Compensation of €17 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Currys and its competitors. Currys's current Stock Based Compensation is €17 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Currys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Currys (STU:CWB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.13, compared to a current price of €1.89 — trading 67.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is €17 Mil. Currys' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Currys (STU:CWB), the current Stock Based Compensation is €17 Mil as of Apr. 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 Currys (STU:CWB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Currys stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.89 is trading 67.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.13. GuruFocus considers Currys to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CWB:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €17 Mil
  • GF Value™: €1.13 vs. price of €1.89 (67.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Currys Business Description

Other Exchanges DSITF:USACURYl:UKCURY:UK
Address 1 Portal Way, London, GBR, W3 6RS
Currys PLC is an omnichannel retailer of technology products and services with stores across countries. The company's segment include: UK & Ireland: comprises the operations of Currys, iD Mobile and B2B operations; and Nordics; operates both franchise and own stores in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark with further franchise operations in Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. UK & Ireland and Nordics are involved in the sale of consumer electronics and mobile technology products and services, through stores or online channels. It derives maximum revenue from UK & Ireland.
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