WEX (WEX) Stock Based Compensation: $115 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


WEX WEX Inc WEX
81 GF Score
Price $146.48
GF Value $227.47
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is WEX Stock Based Compensation?

WEX WEX +2.73% 81 Stock Based Compensation is $115 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WEX with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $227.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

WEX's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $28 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $115 Mil.

WEX Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

WEX Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WEX's Stock Based Compensation can be seen below:

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WEX Stock Based Compensation Chart

WEX Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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WEX 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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WEX 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 $115 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $115 Mil mean?
WEX (WEX) has a Stock Based Compensation of $115 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for WEX and its competitors.
Is WEX's Stock Based Compensation too high?
WEX's current Stock Based Compensation is $115 Mil. Overall, WEX has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WEX's Stock Based Compensation compare to ZETA and RELY?
WEX's Stock Based Compensation of $115 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 WEX and its competitors. WEX's current Stock Based Compensation is $115 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WEX stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WEX (WEX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $227.47, compared to a current price of $146.48 — trading 35.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $115 Mil. WEX's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 WEX (WEX), the current Stock Based Compensation is $115 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 WEX (WEX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WEX stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $146.48 is trading 35.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $227.47. GuruFocus considers WEX to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for WEX:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $115 Mil
  • GF Value™: $227.47 vs. price of $146.48 (35.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs

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

WEX Business Description

Other Exchanges WL9:Germany
Address 1 Hancock Street, Portland, ME, USA, 04101
WEX Inc is a commerce platform that provides seamlessly embedded, personalized payments solutions. The company operates three business segments: Mobility, Benefits, and Corporate Payments. Mobility segment, the top segment by revenue, provides fleet vehicle payment solutions, transaction processing, and information management services for commercial and government fleets. The Corporate Payments segment offers business-to-business payment processing and transaction monitoring services. The Benefits segment generates revenue from healthcare payment products and its consumer-directed software platform. Its prime end market is the United States of America.
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