Cloudflare (XSWX:NET) Stock Based Compensation: CHF470 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:NET Cloudflare Inc XSWX:NET
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Price CHF195.52
GF Value CHF142.50
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What is Cloudflare Stock Based Compensation?

Cloudflare XSWX:NET 78 Stock Based Compensation is CHF470 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:NET with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF142.50. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cloudflare's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF114 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF470 Mil.

Cloudflare Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Cloudflare Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Cloudflare Stock Based Compensation Chart

Cloudflare Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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Cloudflare 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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Cloudflare 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 CHF470 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of CHF470 Mil mean?
Cloudflare (XSWX:NET) has a Stock Based Compensation of CHF470 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Cloudflare and its competitors.
Is Cloudflare's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Cloudflare's current Stock Based Compensation is CHF470 Mil. Overall, Cloudflare has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cloudflare's Stock Based Compensation compare to ?
Cloudflare's Stock Based Compensation of CHF470 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 Cloudflare and its competitors. Cloudflare's current Stock Based Compensation is CHF470 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cloudflare stock overvalued right now?
Cloudflare (XSWX:NET) has a current Stock Based Compensation of CHF470 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF142.50, compared to a current price of CHF195.52 — trading 37.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is CHF470 Mil. Cloudflare's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Cloudflare (XSWX:NET), the current Stock Based Compensation is CHF470 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 Cloudflare (XSWX:NET) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cloudflare stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF195.52 is trading 37.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF142.50.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:NET:

  • Stock Based Compensation: CHF470 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF142.50 vs. price of CHF195.52 (37.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Cloudflare Business Description

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Address 101 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94107
Cloudflare is a software company based in San Francisco, California, that offers security and web performance offerings by utilizing a distributed, serverless content delivery network, or CDN. The firm's edge computing platform, Workers, builds on this infrastructure by enabling clients to deploy and run code without the need to manage or maintain servers.
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