What We Learned About Campine's (EBR:CAMB) CEO Compensation

Wim De Vos is the CEO of Campine NV (EBR:CAMB), and in this article, we analyze the executive's compensation package with respect to the overall performance of the company. This analysis will also look to assess whether the CEO is appropriately paid, considering recent earnings growth and investor returns for Campine.

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How Does Total Compensation For Wim De Vos Compare With Other Companies In The Industry?

At the time of writing, our data shows that Campine NV has a market capitalization of €35m, and reported total annual CEO compensation of €422k for the year to December 2019. That's a notable increase of 9.4% on last year. Notably, the salary which is €300.0k, represents most of the total compensation being paid.

On comparing similar-sized companies in the industry with market capitalizations below €168m, we found that the median total CEO compensation was €177k. Accordingly, our analysis reveals that Campine NV pays Wim De Vos north of the industry median.

Speaking on an industry level, nearly 64% of total compensation represents salary, while the remainder of 36% is other remuneration. Campine pays out 71% of remuneration in the form of a salary, significantly higher than the industry average. If salary dominates total compensation, it suggests that CEO compensation is leaning less towards the variable component, which is usually linked with performance.

A Look at Campine NV's Growth Numbers

Campine NV's earnings per share (EPS) grew 19% per year over the last three years. It saw its revenue drop 14% over the last year.

Shareholders would be glad to know that the company has improved itself over the last few years. It's always a tough situation when revenues are not growing, but ultimately profits are more important. Although we don't have analyst forecasts, you might want to assess this data-rich visualization of earnings, revenue and cash flow.

Has Campine NV Been A Good Investment?

With a total shareholder return of 12% over three years, Campine NV shareholders would, in general, be reasonably content. But they would probably prefer not to see CEO compensation far in excess of the median.

To Conclude...

As we touched on above, Campine NV is currently paying its CEO higher than the median pay for CEOs of companies belonging to the same industry and with similar market capitalizations. However, the EPS growth over three years is certainly impressive. Looking at the same time period, we think that the shareholder returns are respectable. You might wish to research management further, but on this analysis, considering the EPS growth, we wouldn't say CEO compensation problematic.

CEO compensation is a crucial aspect to keep your eyes on but investors also need to keep their eyes open for other issues related to business performance. We've identified 2 warning signs for Campine that investors should be aware of in a dynamic business environment.

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