XPEL (STU:XPX) Stock Based Compensation: €2.6 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:XPX XPEL Inc STU:XPX
99 GF Score
Price €37.68
GF Value €45.58
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is XPEL Stock Based Compensation?

XPEL STU:XPX +1.18% 99 Stock Based Compensation is €2.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:XPX with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

XPEL's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.8 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.6 Mil.

XPEL Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

XPEL Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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The historical data trend for XPEL's Stock Based Compensation can be seen below:

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XPEL Stock Based Compensation Chart

XPEL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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XPEL Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XPEL 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 quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2.6 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €2.6 Mil mean?
XPEL (STU:XPX) has a Stock Based Compensation of €2.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for XPEL and its competitors.
Is XPEL's Stock Based Compensation too high?
XPEL's current Stock Based Compensation is €2.6 Mil. Overall, XPEL has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does XPEL's Stock Based Compensation compare to PLOW and DCH?
XPEL's Stock Based Compensation of €2.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 XPEL and its competitors. XPEL's current Stock Based Compensation is €2.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is XPEL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XPEL (STU:XPX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.58, compared to a current price of €37.68 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is €2.6 Mil. XPEL's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 2 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 XPEL (STU:XPX), the current Stock Based Compensation is €2.6 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 XPEL (STU:XPX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XPEL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €37.68 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €45.58. GuruFocus considers XPEL to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:XPX:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €2.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: €45.58 vs. price of €37.68 (17.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 99/100 with 2 warning signs

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

XPEL Business Description

Other Exchanges XPEL:USAXPX:Germany
Address 711 Broadway, Suite 320, San Antonio, TX, USA, 78215
XPEL Inc is a supplier of protective films, coatings, and related services principally to the automobile aftermarket, new car dealerships, and automobile original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs. The majority of its revenue is derived from Product, which includes Paint protection film and Window film. The company derives revenue from Service, which includes Software, Cutbank credits, and Installation labor. The majority of revenue is derived from the United States.
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