UCB (United Community Banks) Stock Based Compensation: $12 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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UCB United Community Banks Inc UCB
63 GF Score
Price $35.61
GF Value $32.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is United Community Banks Stock Based Compensation?

United Community Banks UCB +0.20% 63 Stock Based Compensation is $12 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates UCB with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

United Community Banks's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $12 Mil.

United Community Banks Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

United Community Banks Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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United Community Banks Stock Based Compensation Chart

United Community Banks Annual Data
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United Community Banks Quarterly Data
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United Community Banks 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 $12 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $12 Mil mean?
United Community Banks (UCB) has a Stock Based Compensation of $12 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for United Community Banks and its competitors.
Is United Community Banks' Stock Based Compensation too high?
United Community Banks' current Stock Based Compensation is $12 Mil. Overall, United Community Banks has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Community Banks' Stock Based Compensation compare to CATY and INDB?
United Community Banks' Stock Based Compensation of $12 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Banks 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 United Community Banks and its competitors. United Community Banks's current Stock Based Compensation is $12 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Community Banks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Community Banks (UCB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.89, compared to a current price of $35.61 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $12 Mil. United Community Banks' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 United Community Banks (UCB), the current Stock Based Compensation is $12 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 United Community Banks (UCB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Community Banks stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $35.61 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.89. GuruFocus considers United Community Banks to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for UCB:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $12 Mil
  • GF Value™: $32.89 vs. price of $35.61 (8.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs

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

United Community Banks Business Description

Other Exchanges UCBN:Germany
Address 200 East Camperdown Way, Greenville, SC, USA, 29601
United Community Banks Inc provides a wide range of financial products and services to the commercial, retail, governmental, educational, energy, health care and real estate sectors. This includes a variety of deposit products, secured and unsecured loans, mortgage loans, payment and commerce solutions, equipment finance services, wealth management, trust services, private banking, investment advisory services, insurance services, and other related financial services. These products and services are delivered through a variety of channels including its branches, other offices, the Internet, and mobile applications. It operates as a locally-focused community bank, supplemented by experienced, centralized support to deliver products and services to its c ustomers.
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