Imperial Brands (STU:ITBA) Stock Based Compensation: €39 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STU:ITBA Imperial Brands PLC STU:ITBA
76 GF Score
Price €31.80
GF Value €19.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Imperial Brands Stock Based Compensation?

Imperial Brands STU:ITBA -0.62% 76 Stock Based Compensation is €39 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:ITBA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Imperial Brands's Stock Based Compensation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €17 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €39 Mil.

Imperial Brands Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Imperial Brands Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Imperial Brands Stock Based Compensation Chart

Imperial Brands Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Stock Based Compensation
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Imperial Brands Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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Imperial Brands 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €39 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €39 Mil mean?
Imperial Brands (STU:ITBA) has a Stock Based Compensation of €39 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Imperial Brands and its competitors.
Is Imperial Brands' Stock Based Compensation too high?
Imperial Brands' current Stock Based Compensation is €39 Mil. Overall, Imperial Brands has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imperial Brands' Stock Based Compensation compare to PM and MO?
Imperial Brands' Stock Based Compensation of €39 Mil can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products 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 Tobacco Products company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Tobacco Products 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 Imperial Brands and its competitors. Imperial Brands's current Stock Based Compensation is €39 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Imperial Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imperial Brands (STU:ITBA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.07, compared to a current price of €31.80 — trading 66.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is €39 Mil. Imperial Brands' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Imperial Brands (STU:ITBA), the current Stock Based Compensation is €39 Mil as of Mar. 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 Imperial Brands (STU:ITBA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imperial Brands stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €31.80 is trading 66.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.07. GuruFocus considers Imperial Brands to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:ITBA:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €39 Mil
  • GF Value™: €19.07 vs. price of €31.80 (66.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

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Imperial Brands Business Description

Address 121 Winterstoke Road, Bristol, GBR, BS3 2LL
Imperial Brands is the world's fourth-largest international tobacco company (excluding China National Tobacco), with total fiscal 2025 volume of 187 billion cigarettes sold in more than 120 countries. Its largest and most important markets are the US (where it sits as the third-largest manufacturer, following its acquisition of the Winston and Blu brands), Germany, the UK, Spain, and Australia. The firm also holds a leading global position in the fine-cut tobacco and hand-rolling paper categories. It has a logistics platform in Western Europe, Altadis.
76GF Score

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€31.80
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€19.07
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