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Chiu Shum has been the CEO of Times China Holdings Limited (HKG:1233) since 2007. This report will, first, examine the CEO compensation levels in comparison to CEO compensation at companies of similar size. Next, we’ll consider growth that the business demonstrates. And finally – as a second measure of performance – we will look at the returns shareholders have received over the last few years. The aim of all this is to consider the appropriateness of CEO pay levels.
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How Does Chiu Shum’s Compensation Compare With Similar Sized Companies?
According to our data, Times China Holdings Limited has a market capitalization of HK$11.9b, and pays its CEO total annual compensation worth CN¥10m. That’s a notable increase of 28% on last year. We examined companies with market caps from CN¥6.9b to CN¥22.2b, and discovered that the median CEO compensation of that group was CN¥3m.
As you can see, Chiu Shum is paid more than the median CEO pay at companies of a similar size, in the same market. However, this does not necessarily mean Times China Holdings Limited is paying too much. We can better assess whether the pay is overly generous by looking into the underlying business performance.
You can see, below, how CEO compensation at Times China Holdings has changed over time.
Is Times China Holdings Limited Growing?
On average over the last three years, Times China Holdings Limited has grown earnings per share (EPS) by 30% each year. In the last year, its revenue is up 29%.
This shows that the company has improved itself over the last few years. Good news for shareholders. Most shareholders would be pleased to see strong revenue growth combined with EPS growth. This combo suggests a fast growing business.
It could be important to check this free visual depiction of what analysts expect for the future.
Has Times China Holdings Limited Been A Good Investment?
Most shareholders would probably be pleased with Times China Holdings Limited for providing a total return of 144% over three years. So they may not be at all concerned if the CEO is paid more than is normal for companies around the same size.
In Summary…
We compared total CEO remuneration at Times China Holdings Limited with the amount paid at companies with a similar market capitalization. Our data suggests that it pays above the median CEO pay within that group.
However we must not forget that the EPS growth has been very strong over three years. In addition, shareholders have done well over the same time period. As a result of this good performance, the CEO remuneration may well be quite reasonable. Shareholders may want to check for free if Times China Holdings Limited insiders are buying or selling shares.