Wilfred Lam is the CEO of Asia Tele-Net and Technology Corporation Limited (HKG:679). This analysis aims first to contrast CEO compensation with other companies that have similar market capitalization. After that, we will consider the growth in the business. Third, we'll reflect on the total return to shareholders over three years, as a second measure of business performance. This method should give us information to assess how appropriately the company pays the CEO.

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How Does Wilfred Lam's Compensation Compare With Similar Sized Companies?

Our data indicates that Asia Tele-Net and Technology Corporation Limited is worth HK$542m, and total annual CEO compensation is HK$3.6m. (This figure is for the year to December 2017). Notably, the salary of HK$3.6m is the vast majority of the CEO compensation. We looked at a group of companies with market capitalizations under HK$1.6b, and the median CEO total compensation was HK$1.5m.

It would therefore appear that Asia Tele-Net and Technology Corporation Limited pays Wilfred Lam more than the median CEO remuneration at companies of a similar size, in the same market. However, this fact alone doesn't mean the remuneration is too high. A closer look at the performance of the underlying business will give us a better idea about whether the pay is particularly generous.

You can see a visual representation of the CEO compensation at Asia Tele-Net and Technology, below.

Is Asia Tele-Net and Technology Corporation Limited Growing?

Asia Tele-Net and Technology Corporation Limited has reduced its earnings per share by an average of 3.8% a year, over the last three years (measured with a line of best fit). In the last year, its revenue is down -57%.

Few shareholders would be pleased to read that earnings per share are lower over three years. This is compounded by the fact revenue is actually down on last year. It's hard to argue the company is firing on all cylinders, so shareholders might be averse to high CEO remuneration. We don't have analyst forecasts, but you could get a better understanding of its growth by checking out this more detailed historical graph of earnings, revenue and cash flow.

Has Asia Tele-Net and Technology Corporation Limited Been A Good Investment?

Most shareholders would probably be pleased with Asia Tele-Net and Technology Corporation Limited for providing a total return of 66% over three years. As a result, some may believe the CEO should be paid more than is normal for companies of similar size.