Circle Internet Group (STU:ET9) Stock Based Compensation: €193 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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STU:ET9 Circle Internet Group Inc STU:ET9
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What is Circle Internet Group Stock Based Compensation?

Circle Internet Group STU:ET9 +0.33% 41 Stock Based Compensation is €193 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:ET9 with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Circle Internet Group's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €47 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €193 Mil.

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Circle Internet Group Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Circle Internet Group Stock Based Compensation Chart

Circle Internet Group Annual Data
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Circle Internet Group 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 €193 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €193 Mil mean?
Circle Internet Group (STU:ET9) has a Stock Based Compensation of €193 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Circle Internet Group and its competitors.
Is Circle Internet Group's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Circle Internet Group's current Stock Based Compensation is €193 Mil. Overall, Circle Internet Group has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Circle Internet Group's Stock Based Compensation compare to FUTU and IREN?
Circle Internet Group's Stock Based Compensation of €193 Mil can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Capital Markets 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 Circle Internet Group and its competitors. Circle Internet Group's current Stock Based Compensation is €193 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Circle Internet Group stock overvalued right now?
Circle Internet Group (STU:ET9) has a current Stock Based Compensation of €193 Mil. The current Stock Based Compensation is €193 Mil. Circle Internet Group's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Circle Internet Group (STU:ET9), the current Stock Based Compensation is €193 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.

Circle Internet Group Business Description

Other Exchanges CRCL:USA1CRCL:Italy
Address One World Trade Center, New York, NY, USA, 10007
Circle Internet Group Inc is a financial technology firm engaged in digital currencies and public blockchains for payments, commerce, and financial applications. The company's platform is a full-stack, internet financial platform business, organized around three pillars: Arc Blockchain and Developer Infrastructure, Circle Digital Assets and Services, and Circle Applications.
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