Comet Holding Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Comet Holding's CEO is Stephan Haferl, appointed in Sep 2022, has a tenure of 3.08 years. total yearly compensation is CHF1.37M, comprised of 36.6% salary and 63.4% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.029% of the company’s shares, worth CHF450.00K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.6 years and 5 years respectively.
Key information
Stephan Haferl
Chief executive officer
CHF 1.4m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 36.61% |
| CEO tenure | 3.1yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.03% |
| Management average tenure | 2.6yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Why Comet Holding AG (VTX:COTN) Could Be Worth Watching
Sep 25
Market Participants Recognise Comet Holding AG's (VTX:COTN) Earnings Pushing Shares 26% Higher
Jul 18Comet Holding (VTX:COTN) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet
Jun 24Should You Think About Buying Comet Holding AG (VTX:COTN) Now?
Apr 21Comet Holding AG (VTX:COTN) Shares Slammed 27% But Getting In Cheap Might Be Difficult Regardless
Apr 05We Discuss Why Comet Holding AG's (VTX:COTN) CEO Compensation May Be Closely Reviewed
Apr 04
Synertia And CA20 Will Expand Market Presence In The Semiconductor Industry
Expansion in Malaysia and strategic advancements aim to enhance manufacturing efficiency and operational resilience, potentially boosting profitability and reducing production costs.Comet Holding AG's (VTX:COTN) Popularity With Investors Is Clear
Jan 10What Is Comet Holding AG's (VTX:COTN) Share Price Doing?
Dec 11There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Comet Holding's (VTX:COTN) Returns On Capital
Nov 14Why Comet Holding AG (VTX:COTN) Could Be Worth Watching
Jun 05The Returns On Capital At Comet Holding (VTX:COTN) Don't Inspire Confidence
May 23These 4 Measures Indicate That Comet Holding (VTX:COTN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Apr 22Is Comet Holding AG (VTX:COTN) Trading At A 43% Discount?
Mar 20Why Comet Holding AG (VTX:COTN) Could Be Worth Watching
Feb 09The Return Trends At Comet Holding (VTX:COTN) Look Promising
Jan 13Comet Holding AG's (VTX:COTN) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 45% Above Its Share Price
Dec 13Comet Holding (VTX:COTN) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Nov 16What Is Comet Holding AG's (VTX:COTN) Share Price Doing?
Nov 03Comet Holding (VTX:COTN) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
Sep 27Is Comet Holding AG (VTX:COTN) Trading At A 34% Discount?
Aug 10At CHF227, Is Comet Holding AG (VTX:COTN) Worth Looking At Closely?
Jul 26Comet Holding (VTX:COTN) Is Achieving High Returns On Its Capital
Jun 25These 4 Measures Indicate That Comet Holding (VTX:COTN) Is Using Debt Safely
Jun 11Is Now The Time To Put Comet Holding (VTX:COTN) On Your Watchlist?
Apr 28At CHF227, Is It Time To Put Comet Holding AG (VTX:COTN) On Your Watch List?
Apr 10Comet Holding (VTX:COTN) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To CHF3.70
Mar 28Is There Now An Opportunity In Comet Holding AG (VTX:COTN)?
Jan 10Comet Holding (VTX:COTN) Is Reinvesting To Multiply In Value
Dec 14Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Comet Holding AG (VTX:COTN)?
Oct 12Is Comet Holding (VTX:COTN) A Risky Investment?
Sep 23Comet Holding (VTX:COTN) Knows How To Allocate Capital
Sep 07Should You Think About Buying Comet Holding AG (VTX:COTN) Now?
Jul 03CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | CHF 39m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | CHF 37m |
| Dec 31 2024 | CHF 1m | CHF 500k | CHF 35m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | CHF 26m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | CHF 18m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | CHF 16m |
| Dec 31 2023 | CHF 834k | CHF 500k | CHF 15m |
Compensation vs Market: Stephan's total compensation ($USD1.70M) is about average for companies of similar size in the Swiss market ($USD1.55M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Stephan's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Stephan Haferl (53 yo)
Mr. Stephan Haferl had been the President of X-Ray Modules Division at Comet Holding AG since January 1, 2018 until August 30, 2022 and serves as its Chief Executive Officer since September 01, 2022. Mr. H...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | 3.1yrs | CHF 1.37m | 0.029% CHF 450.0k | |
| Chief Financial Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Chief Technology Officer | 2.6yrs | no data | 0.0023% CHF 35.9k | |
| Chief Information Officer | 2.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Investor Relations & Sustainability | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Human Resources Officer | 2yrs | no data | no data | |
| President of the Industrial X-Ray Systems Division | 3.3yrs | no data | 0.0035% CHF 55.3k | |
| President of Industrial X-Ray Systems | 3.1yrs | no data | 0.0041% CHF 63.7k | |
| President of Plasma Control Technologies | 2.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Head of Business Applications | no data | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: COTN's management team is considered experienced (2.6 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | 6.5yrs | CHF 167.41k | 0.071% CHF 1.1m | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 6.5yrs | CHF 126.73k | 0.043% CHF 677.0k | |
| Chairman of the Board | 1.8yrs | CHF 100.40k | no data | |
| Non-Executive Director | 3.5yrs | CHF 131.80k | 0.0047% CHF 73.9k | |
| Non-executive Director | 2.5yrs | CHF 122.76k | 0.0016% CHF 25.8k | |
| Vice Chairman of the Board | 9.5yrs | CHF 160.20k | 0.025% CHF 384.7k |
Experienced Board: COTN's board of directors are considered experienced (5 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/10/14 12:29 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/10/14 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Comet Holding AG is covered by 12 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Reto Amstalden | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Lucas Glemser | Berenberg |
| Martin Jungfleisch | BNP Paribas Exane |