Warner Bros. Discovery (WBO:WBDI) Stock Based Compensation: €698 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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WBO:WBDI Warner Bros. Discovery Inc WBO:WBDI
65 GF Score
Price €23.14
GF Value €8.09
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What is Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Based Compensation?

Warner Bros. Discovery WBO:WBDI +0.67% 65 Stock Based Compensation is €698 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:WBDI with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.09. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Warner Bros. Discovery's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €165 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €698 Mil.

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Based Compensation Chart

Warner Bros. Discovery Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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Warner Bros. Discovery Quarterly Data
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Warner Bros. Discovery 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 Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €698 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €698 Mil mean?
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBO:WBDI) has a Stock Based Compensation of €698 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Warner Bros. Discovery and its competitors.
Is Warner Bros. Discovery's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Warner Bros. Discovery's current Stock Based Compensation is €698 Mil. Overall, Warner Bros. Discovery has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warner Bros. Discovery's Stock Based Compensation compare to LYV and FWONA?
Warner Bros. Discovery's Stock Based Compensation of €698 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Warner Bros. Discovery and its competitors. Warner Bros. Discovery's current Stock Based Compensation is €698 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Warner Bros. Discovery stock overvalued right now?
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBO:WBDI) has a current Stock Based Compensation of €698 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.09, compared to a current price of €23.14 — trading 186% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is €698 Mil. Warner Bros. Discovery's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Warner Bros. Discovery (WBO:WBDI), the current Stock Based Compensation is €698 Mil as of Jun. 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 Warner Bros. Discovery (WBO:WBDI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warner Bros. Discovery stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €23.14 is trading 186% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.09.

Key valuation signals for WBO:WBDI:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €698 Mil
  • GF Value™: €8.09 vs. price of €23.14 (186% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Warner Bros. Discovery Business Description

Address 230 Park Avenue South, New York, NY, USA, 10003
Warner Bros. Discovery operates in three segments: streaming, studios, and linear networks. The streaming business includes HBO Max, which is rapidly increasing its international footprint in addition to its major presence in the US. Studios include industry leaders in both film and television, which produce movies and television series that are monetized in multiple ways, including theatrical release, sales to third parties, and feeding into Warner's own platforms. Global networks consist of basic cable networks like CNN, TNT, TBS, Discovery, HGTV, and The Food Network. The Discovery+ streaming service will remain part of global networks.
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