Bausch & Lomb (TSX:BLCO) Stock Based Compensation: C$213 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TSX:BLCO Bausch & Lomb Corp TSX:BLCO
75 GF Score
Price C$22.35
GF Value C$26.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Bausch & Lomb Stock Based Compensation?

Bausch & Lomb TSX:BLCO -0.97% 75 Stock Based Compensation is C$213 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:BLCO with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of C$26.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Bausch & Lomb's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$47 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$213 Mil.

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Bausch & Lomb Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Bausch & Lomb Stock Based Compensation Chart

Bausch & Lomb Annual Data
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Bausch & Lomb Quarterly Data
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Bausch & Lomb 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 C$213 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of C$213 Mil mean?
Bausch & Lomb (TSX:BLCO) has a Stock Based Compensation of C$213 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Bausch & Lomb and its competitors.
Is Bausch & Lomb's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Bausch & Lomb's current Stock Based Compensation is C$213 Mil. Overall, Bausch & Lomb has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bausch & Lomb's Stock Based Compensation compare to ISRG and BDX?
Bausch & Lomb's Stock Based Compensation of C$213 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Bausch & Lomb and its competitors. Bausch & Lomb's current Stock Based Compensation is C$213 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bausch & Lomb stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch & Lomb (TSX:BLCO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$26.19, compared to a current price of C$22.35 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is C$213 Mil. Bausch & Lomb's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 Bausch & Lomb (TSX:BLCO), the current Stock Based Compensation is C$213 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 Bausch & Lomb (TSX:BLCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bausch & Lomb stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$22.35 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$26.19. GuruFocus considers Bausch & Lomb to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:BLCO:

  • Stock Based Compensation: C$213 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$26.19 vs. price of C$22.35 (14.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 9 warning signs

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Bausch & Lomb Business Description

Other Exchanges BLCO:USAS2L:Germany
Address 520 Applewood Crescent, Vaughan, ON, CAN, L4K 4B4
Bausch & Lomb is one of the largest vision care companies in the US. The firm was previously a subsidiary under parent company Bausch Health and it was spun off to become a public company in 2022. It operates in three segments: vision care, surgical, and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals. Vision care is composed of contact lenses, a market that B&L controls 10%, and ocular health products, which includes Biotrue and Lumify. Surgical includes a suite of intraocular lenses, equipment for cataract and vitreoretinal surgeries, as well as surgical instruments. Ophthalmic pharmaceuticals has a diverse lineup of products, including Xipere, Vyzulta, and Lotemax that treat different complications. With over 100 products, B&L has the largest portfolio of eye care prescriptions in the space.
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