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Glynis Frew became the CEO of Hunters Property Plc (LON:HUNT) in 2016. 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. Third, we'll reflect on the total return to shareholders over three years, as a second measure of business performance. This process should give us an idea about how appropriately the CEO is paid.
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How Does Glynis Frew's Compensation Compare With Similar Sized Companies?
Our data indicates that Hunters Property Plc is worth UK£12m, and total annual CEO compensation is UK£189k. (This number is for the twelve months until December 2018). That's a fairly small increase of 4.4% on year before. We think total compensation is more important but we note that the CEO salary is lower, at UK£121k. We examined a group of similar sized companies, with market capitalizations of below UK£158m. The median CEO total compensation in that group is UK£253k.
So Glynis Frew is paid around the average of the companies we looked at. While this data point isn't particularly informative alone, it gains more meaning when considered with business performance.
You can see a visual representation of the CEO compensation at Hunters Property, below.
Is Hunters Property Plc Growing?
Earnings per share at Hunters Property Plc are much the same as they were three years ago, albeit slightly lower, based on the trend. In the last year, its revenue is down -1.3%.
The lack of earnings per share growth in the last three years is unimpressive. This is compounded by the fact revenue is actually down on last year. So given this relatively weak performance, shareholders would probably not want to see high compensation for the CEO. Although we don't have analyst forecasts, you could get a better understanding of its growth by checking out this more detailed historical graph of earnings, revenue and cash flow.
Has Hunters Property Plc Been A Good Investment?
With a three year total loss of 41%, Hunters Property Plc would certainly have some dissatisfied shareholders. This suggests it would be unwise for the company to pay the CEO too generously.
In Summary...
Glynis Frew is paid around what is normal the leaders of comparable size companies.
Returns have been disappointing and the company is not growing its earnings per share. Most would consider it prudent for the company to hold off any CEO pay rise until performance improves. Whatever your view on compensation, you might want to check if insiders are buying or selling Hunters Property shares (free trial).