Google (GOOGL) Stock Based Compensation: CHF20,897 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:GOOGL Alphabet Inc(Google) XSWX:GOOGL
85 GF Score
Price CHF289.85
GF Value CHF188.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Alphabet(Google) Stock Based Compensation?

Alphabet(Google) XSWX:GOOGL 85 Stock Based Compensation is CHF20,897 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GOOGL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF188.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Alphabet(Google)'s Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF5,315 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF20,897 Mil.

Alphabet(Google) Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Alphabet(Google) Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alphabet(Google)'s Stock Based Compensation can be seen below:

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Alphabet(Google) Stock Based Compensation Chart

Alphabet(Google) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14,161.30 18,037.64 19,423.41 20,315.11 19,885.05

Alphabet(Google) Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Stock Based Compensation Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4,873.94 4,877.57 5,069.57 5,634.88 5,315.06
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Alphabet(Google) 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 CHF20,897 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of CHF20,897 Mil mean?
Alphabet(Google) (XSWX:GOOGL) has a Stock Based Compensation of CHF20,897 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Alphabet(Google) and its competitors.
Is Alphabet(Google)'s Stock Based Compensation too high?
Alphabet(Google)'s current Stock Based Compensation is CHF20,897 Mil. Overall, Alphabet(Google) has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alphabet(Google)'s Stock Based Compensation compare to META and SPOT?
Alphabet(Google)'s Stock Based Compensation of CHF20,897 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 Interactive Media company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Interactive Media 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 Alphabet(Google) and its competitors. Alphabet(Google)'s current Stock Based Compensation is CHF20,897 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alphabet(Google) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alphabet(Google) (XSWX:GOOGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF188.64, compared to a current price of CHF289.85 — trading 53.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is CHF20,897 Mil. Alphabet(Google)'s overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 Alphabet(Google) (XSWX:GOOGL), the current Stock Based Compensation is CHF20,897 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 Alphabet(Google) (XSWX:GOOGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alphabet(Google) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF289.85 is trading 53.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF188.64. GuruFocus considers Alphabet(Google) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:GOOGL:

  • Stock Based Compensation: CHF20,897 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF188.64 vs. price of CHF289.85 (53.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Alphabet(Google) Business Description

Address 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA, USA, 94043
Alphabet is a holding company that wholly owns internet giant Google. The California-based company derives slightly less than 90% of its revenue from Google services, the vast majority of which is advertising sales. Alongside online ads, Google services houses sales stemming from Google's subscription services (YouTube TV and YouTube Music, among others), platforms (sales and in-app purchases on Play Store), and devices (Chromebooks, Pixel smartphones, and smart home products such as Chromecast). Google's cloud computing platform accounts for roughly 10% of Alphabet's revenue. The firm's investments in up-and-coming technologies such as self-driving cars (Waymo), health (Verily), and internet access (Google Fiber) make up the rest.
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