AUO (TPE:2409) Stock Based Compensation: NT$9 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TPE:2409 AUO Corp TPE:2409
68 GF Score
Price NT$25.60
GF Value NT$17.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is AUO Stock Based Compensation?

AUO TPE:2409 +0.79% 68 Stock Based Compensation is NT$9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2409 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

AUO's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$9 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$9 Mil.

AUO Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

AUO Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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

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AUO Stock Based Compensation Chart

AUO Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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AUO Quarterly Data
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AUO 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 NT$9 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of NT$9 Mil mean?
AUO (TPE:2409) has a Stock Based Compensation of NT$9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for AUO and its competitors.
Is AUO's Stock Based Compensation too high?
AUO's current Stock Based Compensation is NT$9 Mil. Overall, AUO has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AUO's Stock Based Compensation compare to APH and GLW?
AUO's Stock Based Compensation of NT$9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Hardware 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 AUO and its competitors. AUO's current Stock Based Compensation is NT$9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AUO stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AUO (TPE:2409) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.50, compared to a current price of NT$25.60 — trading 46.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is NT$9 Mil. AUO's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 AUO (TPE:2409), the current Stock Based Compensation is NT$9 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 AUO (TPE:2409) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AUO stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$25.60 is trading 46.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.50. GuruFocus considers AUO to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2409:

  • Stock Based Compensation: NT$9 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$17.50 vs. price of NT$25.60 (46.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2409 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

AUO Business Description

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Address No. 1, Lixing 2nd Road, Hsinchu Science Park, East District, Hsinchu, TWN, 300094
AUO Corp is a Taiwan-based company that manufactures & distributes thin-film-transistor liquid-crystal-display (TFT-LCD) panels to original equipment manufacturers. It operates in two segments - The display segment & energy segment, the majority is derived from the Display segment. The display segment generally is engaged in the research, development, design, manufacturing, & sale of flat panel displays. The energy segment mainly is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sale of ingots, solar wafers, and solar modules, as well as providing technical engineering services and maintenance services for solar system projects AU Optronics has manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, Japan, and Malaysia. Geographically, the majority is from the PRC (including Hong Kong).
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NT$25.60
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NT$17.50
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