SU (Suncor Energy) Stock Based Compensation: $138 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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SU Suncor Energy Inc SU
62 GF Score
Price $62.43
GF Value $42.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Suncor Energy Stock Based Compensation?

Suncor Energy SU +2.88% 62 Stock Based Compensation is $138 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SU with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Suncor Energy's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-87 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $138 Mil.

Suncor Energy Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Suncor Energy Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Suncor Energy Stock Based Compensation Chart

Suncor Energy Annual Data
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Stock Based Compensation
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Suncor Energy Quarterly Data
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Suncor Energy 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 $138 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $138 Mil mean?
Suncor Energy (SU) has a Stock Based Compensation of $138 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Suncor Energy and its competitors.
Is Suncor Energy's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Suncor Energy's current Stock Based Compensation is $138 Mil. Overall, Suncor Energy has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suncor Energy's Stock Based Compensation compare to XOM and CVX?
Suncor Energy's Stock Based Compensation of $138 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Suncor Energy and its competitors. Suncor Energy's current Stock Based Compensation is $138 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suncor Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suncor Energy (SU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.92, compared to a current price of $62.43 — trading 45.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $138 Mil. Suncor Energy's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Suncor Energy (SU), the current Stock Based Compensation is $138 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 Suncor Energy (SU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suncor Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $62.43 is trading 45.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $42.92. GuruFocus considers Suncor Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SU:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $138 Mil
  • GF Value™: $42.92 vs. price of $62.43 (45.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Suncor Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 150 - 6th Avenue S.W., P.O. Box 2844, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 3E3
Suncor Energy Inc is an integrated energy company. The company's operations span the full energy value chain, including oil sands mining and in situ operations, upgrading, offshore production, petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S., marketing and trading, and nationwide PetroCanada retail and wholesale networks delivering reliable energy that fuels economic growth and meets the needs of customers across Canada and globally. It also conducts energy trading activities focused principally on the marketing and trading of crude oil, natural gas, byproducts, refined products, & power. The company's operating segments include Oil Sands, Exploration & Production, Refining & Marketing (R&M), & Corporate & eliminations. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Canada.
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