IMAX China Holding (STU:IMK) Stock Based Compensation: €1.36 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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STU:IMK IMAX China Holding Inc STU:IMK
86 GF Score
Price €0.90
GF Value €1.02
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is IMAX China Holding Stock Based Compensation?

IMAX China Holding STU:IMK +1.70% 86 Stock Based Compensation is €1.36 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:IMK with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

IMAX China Holding's Stock Based Compensation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.48 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.36 Mil.

IMAX China Holding Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

IMAX China Holding Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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IMAX China Holding Stock Based Compensation Chart

IMAX China Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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IMAX China Holding Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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IMAX China Holding 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1.36 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €1.36 Mil mean?
IMAX China Holding (STU:IMK) has a Stock Based Compensation of €1.36 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for IMAX China Holding and its competitors.
Is IMAX China Holding's Stock Based Compensation too high?
IMAX China Holding's current Stock Based Compensation is €1.36 Mil. Overall, IMAX China Holding has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IMAX China Holding's Stock Based Compensation compare to NFLX and DIS?
IMAX China Holding's Stock Based Compensation of €1.36 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Media - Diversified 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 IMAX China Holding and its competitors. IMAX China Holding's current Stock Based Compensation is €1.36 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IMAX China Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMAX China Holding (STU:IMK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.02, compared to a current price of €0.90 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is €1.36 Mil. IMAX China Holding's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 IMAX China Holding (STU:IMK), the current Stock Based Compensation is €1.36 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 IMAX China Holding (STU:IMK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMAX China Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.90 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.02. GuruFocus considers IMAX China Holding to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:IMK:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €1.36 Mil
  • GF Value™: €1.02 vs. price of €0.90 (12.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 1 warning sign

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

IMAX China Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges IMXCF:USA01970:Hong Kong
Address Unit 1201-1208, No. 168 Hubin Road, Infinitus Tower, 12th Floor, Huangpu District, Shanghai, CHN
IMAX China Holding Inc is an investment holding company that operates in the Entertainment industry in China. The Group has two reportable segments: Content Solutions, which principally includes content enhancement and distribution, and Technology Products and Services, which principally includes the sales, lease, and maintenance of IMAX Systems. The Group's activities that do not meet the criteria for a reportable segment are reported within all Others. The company operates in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau, with the majority of revenue from Mainland China.
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