CML Microsystems plc

AIM:CML Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£50.4m

CML Microsystems Management

Management criteria checks 4/4

CML Microsystems' CEO is Chris Gurry, appointed in Oct 2007, has a tenure of 18.58 years. total yearly compensation is £282.00K, comprised of 83.3% salary and 16.7% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 7.73% of the company’s shares, worth £3.90M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.4 years and 10.2 years respectively.

Key information

Chris Gurry

Chief executive officer

UK£282.0k

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage83.33%
CEO tenure18.6yrs
CEO ownership7.7%
Management average tenure5.4yrs
Board average tenure10.2yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article • Nov 26

We Think You Can Look Beyond CML Microsystems' (LON:CML) Lackluster Earnings

Soft earnings didn't appear to concern CML Microsystems plc's ( LON:CML ) shareholders over the last week. We think...
Analysis Article • Nov 21

CML Microsystems (LON:CML) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of £0.05

CML Microsystems plc ( LON:CML ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.05 per share on the 12th of December...
Analysis Article • Oct 14

CML Microsystems plc's (LON:CML) 25% Price Boost Is Out Of Tune With Revenues

CML Microsystems plc ( LON:CML ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
Analysis Article • Jul 15

CML Microsystems' (LON:CML) Dividend Will Be £0.06

CML Microsystems plc ( LON:CML ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.06 per share on the 15th of August...
Analysis Article • Jul 12

Optimistic Investors Push CML Microsystems plc (LON:CML) Shares Up 27% But Growth Is Lacking

CML Microsystems plc ( LON:CML ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 27% gain in the last month alone...
Analysis Article • Oct 31

Getting In Cheap On CML Microsystems plc (LON:CML) Is Unlikely

CML Microsystems plc's ( LON:CML ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 20.9x might make it look like a sell right now...
Analysis Article • Jul 17

CML Microsystems (LON:CML) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of £0.06

CML Microsystems plc ( LON:CML ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.06 per share on the 16th of August...
Analysis Article • May 02

CML Microsystems plc's (LON:CML) Shares Leap 31% Yet They're Still Not Telling The Full Story

Those holding CML Microsystems plc ( LON:CML ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 31% in the...
Analysis Article • Apr 22

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, CML Microsystems (LON:CML) Presents An Opportunity

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
Analysis Article • Jun 18

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying CML Microsystems plc (LON:CML)?

While CML Microsystems plc ( LON:CML ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw a significant...
Analysis Article • Mar 15

Dividend Investors: Don't Be Too Quick To Buy CML Microsystems plc (LON:CML) For Its Upcoming Dividend

Some investors rely on dividends for growing their wealth, and if you're one of those dividend sleuths, you might be...
Analysis Article • Mar 01

What We Learned About CML Microsystems' (LON:CML) CEO Compensation

Chris Gurry has been the CEO of CML Microsystems plc ( LON:CML ) since 2007, and this article will examine the...
Analysis Article • Feb 12

Are CML Microsystems' (LON:CML) Statutory Earnings A Good Reflection Of Its Earnings Potential?

Statistically speaking, it is less risky to invest in profitable companies than in unprofitable ones. Having said that...
Analysis Article • Jan 28

Factors Income Investors Should Consider Before Adding CML Microsystems plc (LON:CML) To Their Portfolio

Is CML Microsystems plc ( LON:CML ) a good dividend stock? How can we tell? Dividend paying companies with growing...
Analysis Article • Jan 13

Did CML Microsystems' (LON:CML) Share Price Deserve to Gain 23%?

Stock pickers are generally looking for stocks that will outperform the broader market. And the truth is, you can make...
Analysis Article • Dec 29

CML Microsystems plc's (LON:CML) Financials Are Too Obscure To Link With Current Share Price Momentum: What's In Store For the Stock?

CML Microsystems (LON:CML) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 37% over the last...
Analysis Article • Dec 13

Is CML Microsystems (LON:CML) Using Too Much Debt?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article • Nov 29

Here's Why We're Wary Of Buying CML Microsystems' (LON:CML) For Its Upcoming Dividend

CML Microsystems plc (LON:CML) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in 3 days. Ex-dividend means that investors that...
Analysis Article • Nov 18

When Should You Buy CML Microsystems plc (LON:CML)?

CML Microsystems plc (LON:CML), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement...

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Chris Gurry's remuneration changed compared to CML Microsystems's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Sep 30 2025n/an/a

UK£1m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

UK£555k

Mar 31 2025UK£282kUK£235k

-UK£18k

Dec 31 2024n/an/a

UK£636k

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

UK£1m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

UK£2m

Mar 31 2024UK£324kUK£235k

UK£2m

Dec 31 2023n/an/a

UK£3m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

UK£4m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

UK£5m

Mar 31 2023UK£341kUK£235k

UK£5m

Dec 31 2022n/an/a

UK£4m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

UK£2m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

UK£2m

Mar 31 2022UK£319kUK£224k

UK£1m

Dec 31 2021n/an/a

UK£2m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

UK£2m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

UK£1m

Mar 31 2021UK£414kUK£224k

UK£802k

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

UK£67k

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

UK£719k

Mar 31 2020UK£278kUK£224k

UK£1m

Compensation vs Market: Chris's total compensation ($USD381.34K) is about average for companies of similar size in the UK market ($USD416.01K).

Compensation vs Earnings: Chris's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.

CEO

Chris Gurry (62 yo)

18.6yrs
Tenure
UK£282,000
Compensation

Mr. Christopher Arthur Gurry, also known as Chris, has been the Group Managing Director of CML Microsystems plc since October 1, 2007. Mr. Gurry served as a Joint Managing Director at CML Microsystems plc...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Nigel Clark
Non-Executive Chairman11.3yrsUK£97.00k0.25%
£ 124.5k
Christopher Gurry
Group MD & Director18.6yrsUK£282.00k7.73%
£ 3.9m
Mark McCabe
COO & Executive Director2.4yrsUK£190.00kno data
Michelle Jones
Group Director of Finance & Company Secretary5.8yrsno datano data
Nigel Wilson
Senior Vice President of Technology6.3yrsno datano data
Mike Gurry
Senior Vice President of Group Operations & Logistics2.4yrsno data7.9%
£ 4.0m
5.4yrs
Average Tenure
62yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: CML's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.4 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Nigel Clark
Non-Executive Chairman11.3yrsUK£97.00k0.25%
£ 124.5k
Christopher Gurry
Group MD & Director26.3yrsUK£282.00k7.73%
£ 3.9m
Mark McCabe
COO & Executive Director2.4yrsUK£190.00kno data
Nathan Zommer
Non-Executive Director2.3yrsUK£30.00k7.51%
£ 3.8m
Jim Lindop
Independent Non-Executive Director13.1yrsUK£31.00kno data
Geoffrey Barnes
Senior Independent Non-Executive Director9.1yrsUK£36.00k0.14%
£ 71.5k
10.2yrs
Average Tenure
69.5yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: CML's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 10.2 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/14 12:39
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/13 00:00
Earnings2025/09/30
Annual Earnings2025/03/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

CML Microsystems plc is covered by 3 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Daniel RidsdaleEdison Investment Research
Alasdair YoungShore Capital Group Ltd
Luke HolbrookStifel, Equities Research