雅虎香港財經 Here's Why Jungfraubahn Holding AG's (VTX:JFN) CEO May Deserve A Raise
Key Insights
Jungfraubahn Holding's Annual General Meeting to take place on 17th of May
Salary of CHF337.5k is part of CEO Urs Kessler's total remuneration
Total compensation is 31% below industry average
Jungfraubahn Holding's total shareholder return over the past three years was 43% while its EPS grew by 104% over the past three years
The impressive results at Jungfraubahn Holding AG (VTX:JFN) recently will be great news for shareholders. This would be kept in mind at the upcoming AGM on 17th of May which will be a chance for them to hear the board review the financial results, discuss future company strategy and vote on resolutions such as executive remuneration and other matters. Let's take a look at why we think the CEO has done a good job and we'll present the case for a bump in pay.
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How Does Total Compensation For Urs Kessler Compare With Other Companies In The Industry?
According to our data, Jungfraubahn Holding AG has a market capitalization of CHF1.1b, and paid its CEO total annual compensation worth CHF800k over the year to December 2023. Notably, that's an increase of 14% over the year before. We think total compensation is more important but our data shows that the CEO salary is lower, at CHF337k.
For comparison, other companies in the Switzerland Transportation industry with market capitalizations ranging between CHF906m and CHF2.9b had a median total CEO compensation of CHF1.2m. This suggests that Urs Kessler is paid below the industry median. Furthermore, Urs Kessler directly owns CHF9.2m worth of shares in the company, implying that they are deeply invested in the company's success.
Component | 2023 | 2022 | Proportion (2023) |
Salary | CHF337k | CHF330k | 42% |
Other | CHF463k | CHF373k | 58% |
Total Compensation | CHF800k | CHF703k | 100% |
Talking in terms of the industry, salary represented approximately 51% of total compensation out of all the companies we analyzed, while other remuneration made up 49% of the pie. Jungfraubahn Holding pays a modest slice of remuneration through salary, as compared to the broader industry. It's important to note that a slant towards non-salary compensation suggests that total pay is tied to the company's performance.
A Look at Jungfraubahn Holding AG's Growth Numbers
Over the past three years, Jungfraubahn Holding AG has seen its earnings per share (EPS) grow by 104% per year. Its revenue is up 30% over the last year.
This demonstrates that the company has been improving recently and is good news for the shareholders. It's great to see that revenue growth is strong, too. These metrics suggest the business is growing strongly. Looking ahead, you might want to check this free visual report on analyst forecasts for the company's future earnings..
Has Jungfraubahn Holding AG Been A Good Investment?
Boasting a total shareholder return of 43% over three years, Jungfraubahn Holding AG has done well by shareholders. So they may not be at all concerned if the CEO were to be paid more than is normal for companies around the same size.
To Conclude...
Seeing that the company has put in a relatively good performance, the CEO remuneration policy may not be the focus at the AGM. In fact, strategic decisions that could impact the future of the business might be a far more interesting topic for investors as it would help them set their longer-term expectations.
While it is important to pay attention to CEO remuneration, investors should also consider other elements of the business. We did our research and spotted 1 warning sign for Jungfraubahn Holding that investors should look into moving forward.
Important note: Jungfraubahn Holding is an exciting stock, but we understand investors may be looking for an unencumbered balance sheet and blockbuster returns. You might find something better in this list of interesting companies with high ROE and low debt.
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