M Winkworth PLC's (LON:WINK) CEO Compensation Looks Acceptable To Us And Here's Why

Key Insights

• M Winkworth to hold its Annual General Meeting on 22nd of May
• Salary of UK£210.0k is part of CEO Dominic Charles Agace's total remuneration
• The overall pay is comparable to the industry average
• M Winkworth's EPS declined by 11% over the past three years while total shareholder return over the past three years was 35%

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Performance at M Winkworth PLC (LON:WINK) has been reasonably good and CEO Dominic Charles Agace has done a decent job of steering the company in the right direction. In light of this performance, CEO compensation will probably not be the main focus for shareholders as they go into the AGM on 22nd of May. We present our case of why we think CEO compensation looks fair.

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How Does Total Compensation For Dominic Charles Agace Compare With Other Companies In The Industry?

According to our data, M Winkworth PLC has a market capitalization of UK£27m, and paid its CEO total annual compensation worth UK£218k over the year to December 2024. That's a notable decrease of 22% on last year. We note that the salary portion, which stands at UK£210.0k constitutes the majority of total compensation received by the CEO.

On comparing similar-sized companies in the British Real Estate industry with market capitalizations below UK£151m, we found that the median total CEO compensation was UK£268k. From this we gather that Dominic Charles Agace is paid around the median for CEOs in the industry. Moreover, Dominic Charles Agace also holds UK£1.9m worth of M Winkworth stock directly under their own name, which reveals to us that they have a significant personal stake in the company.

Component	2024	2023	Proportion (2024)
Salary	UK£210k	UK£264k	96%
Other	UK£8.0k	UK£15k	4%
Total Compensation	UK£218k	UK£279k	100%

On an industry level, around 55% of total compensation represents salary and 45% is other remuneration. M Winkworth is focused on going down a more traditional approach and is paying a higher portion of compensation through salary, as compared to non-salary benefits. 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 M Winkworth PLC's Growth Numbers

Over the last three years, M Winkworth PLC has shrunk its earnings per share by 11% per year. Its revenue is up 17% over the last year.

Investors would be a bit wary of companies that have lower EPS But on the other hand, revenue growth is strong, suggesting a brighter future. These two metrics are moving in different directions, so while it's hard to be confident judging performance, we think the stock is worth watching. 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 M Winkworth PLC Been A Good Investment?

We think that the total shareholder return of 35%, over three years, would leave most M Winkworth PLC 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.

In Summary...

Dominic Charles receives almost all of their compensation through a salary. Although the company has performed relatively well, we still think there are some areas that could be improved. Still, we think that until shareholders see an improvement in EPS growth, they may find it hard to justify a pay rise for the CEO.

While it is important to pay attention to CEO remuneration, investors should also consider other elements of the business. That's why we did some digging and identified 2 warning signs for M Winkworth that investors should think about before committing capital to this stock.

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