Aena S.M.E., S.A.'s (BME:AENA) CEO Looks Like They Deserve Their Pay Packet

Key Insights

• Aena S.M.E will host its Annual General Meeting on 9th of April
• Total pay for CEO Maurici Lucena Betriu includes €177.0k salary
• The overall pay is comparable to the industry average
• Aena S.M.E's EPS grew by 74% over the past three years while total shareholder return over the past three years was 65%

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It would be hard to discount the role that CEO Maurici Lucena Betriu has played in delivering the impressive results at Aena S.M.E., S.A. (BME:AENA) recently. Coming up to the next AGM on 9th of April, shareholders would be keeping this in mind. 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.

See our latest analysis for Aena S.M.E

Comparing Aena S.M.E., S.A.'s CEO Compensation With The Industry

Our data indicates that Aena S.M.E., S.A. has a market capitalization of €33b, and total annual CEO compensation was reported as €192k for the year to December 2024. That's mostly flat as compared to the prior year's compensation. We note that the salary portion, which stands at €177.0k constitutes the majority of total compensation received by the CEO.

In comparison with other companies in the Spain Infrastructure industry with market capitalizations over €7.4b, the reported median total CEO compensation was €188k. From this we gather that Maurici Lucena Betriu is paid around the median for CEOs in the industry.

Component	2024	2023	Proportion (2024)
Salary	€177k	€172k	92%
Other	€15k	€15k	8%
Total Compensation	€192k	€187k	100%

On an industry level, roughly 49% of total compensation represents salary and 51% is other remuneration. Aena S.M.E pays out 92% 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 Aena S.M.E., S.A.'s Growth Numbers

Aena S.M.E., S.A. has seen its earnings per share (EPS) increase by 74% a year over the past three years. In the last year, its revenue is up 15%.

Overall this is a positive result for shareholders, showing that the company has improved in recent years. It's a real positive to see this sort of revenue growth in a single year. That suggests a healthy and growing business. Looking ahead, you might want to check this free visual report on analyst forecasts for the company's future earnings. .

Has Aena S.M.E., S.A. Been A Good Investment?

We think that the total shareholder return of 65%, over three years, would leave most Aena S.M.E., S.A. shareholders smiling. 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...

Given the company's decent performance, the CEO remuneration policy might not be shareholders' central point of focus in 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 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. That's why we did some digging and identified 2 warning signs for Aena S.M.E that you should be aware of before investing.

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