Shareholders May Not Be So Generous With Catalyst Metals Limited's (ASX:CYL) CEO Compensation And Here's Why

Key Insights

• Catalyst Metals will host its Annual General Meeting on 13th of November
• Salary of AU$516.5k is part of CEO James de Crespigny's total remuneration
• Total compensation is 74% above industry average
• Over the past three years, Catalyst Metals' EPS grew by 157% and over the past three years, the total shareholder return was 442%

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Performance at Catalyst Metals Limited (ASX:CYL) has been reasonably good and CEO James de Crespigny has done a decent job of steering the company in the right direction. This is something shareholders will keep in mind as they cast their votes on company resolutions such as executive remuneration in the upcoming AGM on 13th of November. However, some shareholders will still be cautious of paying the CEO excessively.

View our latest analysis for Catalyst Metals

How Does Total Compensation For James de Crespigny Compare With Other Companies In The Industry?

Our data indicates that Catalyst Metals Limited has a market capitalization of AU$1.8b, and total annual CEO compensation was reported as AU$2.7m for the year to June 2025. That's a notable increase of 14% on last year. While this analysis focuses on total compensation, it's worth acknowledging that the salary portion is lower, valued at AU$516k.

On examining similar-sized companies in the Australian Metals and Mining industry with market capitalizations between AU$617m and AU$2.5b, we discovered that the median CEO total compensation of that group was AU$1.6m. Accordingly, our analysis reveals that Catalyst Metals Limited pays James de Crespigny north of the industry median. Furthermore, James de Crespigny directly owns AU$25m worth of shares in the company, implying that they are deeply invested in the company's success.

Speaking on an industry level, nearly 68% of total compensation represents salary, while the remainder of 32% is other remuneration. Catalyst Metals pays a modest slice of remuneration through salary, as compared to the broader industry. If total compensation is slanted towards non-salary benefits, it indicates that CEO pay is linked to company performance.

A Look at Catalyst Metals Limited's Growth Numbers

Catalyst Metals Limited has seen its earnings per share (EPS) increase by 157% a year over the past three years. In the last year, its revenue is up 49%.

Shareholders would be glad to know that the company has improved itself over the last few years. Most shareholders would be pleased to see strong revenue growth combined with EPS growth. This combo suggests a fast growing business. Moving away from current form for a second, it could be important to check this free visual depiction of what analysts expect for the future.

Has Catalyst Metals Limited Been A Good Investment?

We think that the total shareholder return of 442%, over three years, would leave most Catalyst Metals Limited shareholders smiling. As a result, some may believe the CEO should be paid more than is normal for companies of similar size.

To Conclude...

The company's decent performance might have made most shareholders happy, possibly making CEO remuneration the least of the concerns to be discussed in the upcoming AGM. However, if the board proposes to increase the compensation, some shareholders might have questions given that the CEO is already being paid higher than the industry.

CEO pay is simply one of the many factors that need to be considered while examining business performance. That's why we did our research, and identified 2 warning signs for Catalyst Metals (of which 1 is significant!) that you should know about in order to have a holistic understanding of the stock.

Arguably, business quality is much more important than CEO compensation levels. So check out this free list of interesting companies that have HIGH return on equity and low debt.

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