WES (Western Midstream Partners LP) Stock Based Compensation: $56 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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WES Western Midstream Partners LP WES
85 GF Score
Price $46.59
GF Value $43.92
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Western Midstream Partners LP Stock Based Compensation?

Western Midstream Partners LP WES +0.95% 85 Stock Based Compensation is $56 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates WES with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Western Midstream Partners LP's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $14 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $56 Mil.

Western Midstream Partners LP Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Western Midstream Partners LP Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Western Midstream Partners LP Stock Based Compensation Chart

Western Midstream Partners LP Annual Data
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Stock Based Compensation
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Western Midstream Partners LP Quarterly Data
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Western Midstream Partners LP 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 $56 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $56 Mil mean?
Western Midstream Partners LP (WES) has a Stock Based Compensation of $56 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Western Midstream Partners LP and its competitors.
Is Western Midstream Partners LP's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Western Midstream Partners LP's current Stock Based Compensation is $56 Mil. Overall, Western Midstream Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Midstream Partners LP's Stock Based Compensation compare to PAA and DTM?
Western Midstream Partners LP's Stock Based Compensation of $56 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Western Midstream Partners LP and its competitors. Western Midstream Partners LP's current Stock Based Compensation is $56 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Midstream Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Midstream Partners LP (WES) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.92, compared to a current price of $46.59 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $56 Mil. Western Midstream Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Western Midstream Partners LP (WES), the current Stock Based Compensation is $56 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 Western Midstream Partners LP (WES) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Midstream Partners LP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $46.59 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.92. GuruFocus considers Western Midstream Partners LP to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WES:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $56 Mil
  • GF Value™: $43.92 vs. price of $46.59 (6.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Western Midstream Partners LP Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 9950 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 2800, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 77380
Western Midstream Partners LP is a USA-based company which own, operate, acquire and develop midstream energy assets. The company through its subsidiary is engaged in the business of gathering, processing, compressing, treating and transporting natural gas, condensate, NGLs and crude oil. It owns or has investments in assets located in the Rocky Mountains (Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming), the Mid-Continent (Kansas and Oklahoma) and Texas.
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