International Business Machines (TSX:IBM) Stock Based Compensation: C$2,503 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:IBM International Business Machines Corp TSX:IBM
80 GF Score
Price C$44.24
GF Value C$35.34
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is International Business Machines Stock Based Compensation?

International Business Machines TSX:IBM +3.39% 80 Stock Based Compensation is C$2,503 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:IBM with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of C$35.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

International Business Machines's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$694 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$2,503 Mil.

International Business Machines Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

International Business Machines Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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International Business Machines Stock Based Compensation Chart

International Business Machines Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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International Business Machines 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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International Business Machines 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$2,503 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of C$2,503 Mil mean?
International Business Machines (TSX:IBM) has a Stock Based Compensation of C$2,503 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for International Business Machines and its competitors.
Is International Business Machines' Stock Based Compensation too high?
International Business Machines' current Stock Based Compensation is C$2,503 Mil. Overall, International Business Machines has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Business Machines' Stock Based Compensation compare to ACN and FISV?
International Business Machines' Stock Based Compensation of C$2,503 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Software 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 International Business Machines and its competitors. International Business Machines's current Stock Based Compensation is C$2,503 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Business Machines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Business Machines (TSX:IBM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$35.34, compared to a current price of C$44.24 — trading 25.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is C$2,503 Mil. International Business Machines' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 International Business Machines (TSX:IBM), the current Stock Based Compensation is C$2,503 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 International Business Machines (TSX:IBM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Business Machines stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$44.24 is trading 25.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$35.34. GuruFocus considers International Business Machines to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:IBM:

  • Stock Based Compensation: C$2,503 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$35.34 vs. price of C$44.24 (25.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs

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

International Business Machines Business Description

Address One New Orchard Road, Armonk, NY, USA, 10504
Incorporated in 1911, International Business Machines, or IBM, is one of the oldest technology companies in the world. It provides software, IT consulting services, and hardware to help business customers modernize their technology workflows. IBM operates in 175 countries and employs approximately 300,000 people. The company has a robust roster of business partners to service its clients, which includes 95% of all Fortune 500 companies. IBM's products, including Red Hat, watsonx, and mainframes, handle some of the world's most important data workloads in areas like finance and retail.
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