We Think Meier Tobler Group AG's (VTX:MTG) CEO Compensation Looks Fair

Key Insights

• Meier Tobler Group will host its Annual General Meeting on 7th of April
• Salary of CHF383.0k is part of CEO Roger Basler's total remuneration
• Total compensation is similar to the industry average
• Meier Tobler Group's total shareholder return over the past three years was 67% while its EPS grew by 14% over the past three years

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The performance at Meier Tobler Group AG (VTX:MTG) has been quite strong recently and CEO Roger Basler has played a role in it. Shareholders will have this at the front of their minds in the upcoming AGM on 7th of April. The focus will probably be on the future company strategy as shareholders cast their votes on resolutions such as executive remuneration and other matters. Here is our take on why we think CEO compensation is not extravagant.

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How Does Total Compensation For Roger Basler Compare With Other Companies In The Industry?

According to our data, Meier Tobler Group AG has a market capitalization of CHF358m, and paid its CEO total annual compensation worth CHF727k over the year to December 2024. That's slightly lower by 7.0% over the previous year. In particular, the salary of CHF383.0k, makes up a fairly large portion of the total compensation being paid to the CEO.

In comparison with other companies in the Swiss Building industry with market capitalizations ranging from CHF177m to CHF708m, the reported median CEO total compensation was CHF663k. This suggests that Meier Tobler Group remunerates its CEO largely in line with the industry average. Furthermore, Roger Basler directly owns CHF526k worth of shares in the company.

On an industry level, roughly 40% of total compensation represents salary and 60% is other remuneration. Meier Tobler Group is paying a higher share of its remuneration through a salary in comparison to the overall industry. If salary is the major component in total compensation, it suggests that the CEO receives a higher fixed proportion of the total compensation, regardless of performance.

Meier Tobler Group AG's Growth

Meier Tobler Group AG has seen its earnings per share (EPS) increase by 14% a year over the past three years. In the last year, its revenue is down 9.1%.

This demonstrates that the company has been improving recently and is good news for the shareholders. The lack of revenue growth isn't ideal, but it is the bottom line that counts most in 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 Meier Tobler Group AG Been A Good Investment?

Boasting a total shareholder return of 67% over three years, Meier Tobler Group AG has done well by shareholders. This strong performance might mean some shareholders don't mind if the CEO were to be paid more than is normal for a company of its size.

To Conclude...

Seeing that the company has put in a relatively good performance, the CEO remuneration policy may not be the focus at the AGM. In fact, strategic decisions that could impact the future of the business might be a far more interesting topic for investors as it would help them set their longer-term expectations.

CEO compensation can have a massive impact on performance, but it's just one element. That's why we did some digging and identified 2 warning signs for Meier Tobler Group that you should be aware of before investing.

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