Bayer CropScience Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
Simon-Thorsten Wiebusch
Chief executive officer
₹87.5m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 82.06% |
| CEO tenure | 2.5yrs |
| CEO ownership | n/a |
| Management average tenure | 2.1yrs |
| Board average tenure | 1.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 01
506285: Stable Assumptions And Upcoming Results Will Shape A Balanced Outlook
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Bayer CropScience at ₹5,209.63 per share, making only minor adjustments to assumptions such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. This suggests that their overall view on the stock's long-term potential remains broadly unchanged.Narrative Update • Apr 17
506285: Upcoming Results And Refined Assumptions Will Support A Balanced Outlook
The analyst price target for Bayer CropScience has been adjusted slightly higher to ₹5,209.63 from ₹5,187.13. Analysts point to updated fair value estimates, a modest change in the assumed discount rate, and revised expectations for revenue, profit margins, and future P/E as key inputs behind this move.Narrative Update • Apr 02
506285: Upcoming Results And Stable Assumptions Will Support A Balanced Outlook
Analysts have kept their price target on Bayer CropScience broadly unchanged around ₹5,187. This reflects only marginal model tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, rather than any shift in their core view.Narrative Update • Mar 19
506285: Upcoming Results And Stable Assumptions Will Support A Positive Outlook
Analysts have marginally revised their price target for Bayer CropScience to ₹5,187, reflecting small tweaks to assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, rather than any major shift in the outlook. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2026, to review and consider the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 04
506285: Sustainability Partnership And Upcoming Results Will Support A Positive Outlook
Analysts have kept their price target for Bayer CropScience broadly unchanged around ₹5,187, citing only small tweaks to assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that do not materially alter their overall view on the stock. What's in the News Bayer CropScience has scheduled a board meeting on February 11, 2026 to consider the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 (company filing).Narrative Update • Feb 17
506285: Sustainability Collaboration And Upcoming Results Will Support A Balanced Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Bayer CropScience to ₹5,187 from about ₹5,278, reflecting updated views on slightly lower fair value, a modestly adjusted discount rate, marginally different margin expectations and a revised future P/E assumption, while keeping revenue growth assumptions largely supportive. What's in the News Bayer CropScience has scheduled a board meeting on February 11, 2026 to consider the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 (company filing).Narrative Update • Feb 03
506285: Expanded Sustainability Partnership Will Support Bullish Outlook Into Next Year
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Bayer CropScience effectively unchanged at €5,277.67, with only marginal tweaks to assumptions such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. This reflects steady underlying expectations rather than a shift in view.Narrative Update • Jan 20
506285: Farmer Focused Sustainability Partnership Will Support Bullish Outlook Into Next Year
Analysts have slightly reduced their fair value estimate for Bayer CropScience to about €5,278. This reflects modest tweaks to assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, without a major shift in the overall thesis.Narrative Update • Jan 05
506285: Interim Dividend Decision Will Support Bullish Outlook Into Next Year
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Bayer CropScience steady, with only marginal tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions guiding a largely unchanged price target narrative. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2025, to review the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.Narrative Update • Dec 21
506285: Interim Dividend Decision Will Drive Bullish Momentum Into Next Year
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Bayer CropScience by about €5, citing a slightly higher long term discount rate and valuation assumptions that leave fair value largely unchanged. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for November 7, 2025, to review unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (Key Developments) Board to consider declaration of an interim dividend for the financial year 2025 to 2026 at the November 7, 2025 meeting (Key Developments) Record date for the proposed interim dividend to be fixed during the upcoming board meeting (Key Developments) Valuation Changes The discount rate has risen slightly from 13.34% to 13.35%, reflecting a marginally higher required return on equity.Narrative Update • Dec 07
506285: Interim Dividend Decision Will Drive Bullish Sentiment Into 2025
Narrative Update on Bayer CropScience Analysts have trimmed their price target for Bayer CropScience by approximately EUR 275, reflecting slightly softer expectations for revenue growth and profit margins, even as long term valuation multiples remain supportive. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2025 to review the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.Narrative Update • Nov 23
506285: Interim Dividend Consideration Will Drive Bullish Momentum Into 2025
Narrative Update on Bayer CropScience Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for Bayer CropScience from €5,939 to €5,556. They attribute this reduction to a slightly lower projected profit margin, which outweighs improvements in expected revenue growth and a modest decrease in the discount rate.New Narrative • May 18
Seeds, Traits And Biofuels Will Unlock New Value Pools
Strategic cost reductions and efficiency improvements are expected to enhance net margins and unlock substantial additional cash.CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | ₹7b |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | ₹6b |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | ₹6b |
| Mar 31 2025 | ₹87m | ₹72m | ₹6b |
| Dec 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | ₹5b |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | ₹6b |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | ₹7b |
| Mar 31 2024 | ₹86m | ₹70m | ₹7b |
| Dec 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | ₹8b |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | ₹8b |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | ₹8b |
| Mar 31 2023 | ₹96m | ₹82m | ₹8b |
| Dec 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | ₹8b |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | ₹7b |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | ₹7b |
| Mar 31 2022 | ₹29m | ₹25m | ₹6b |
Compensation vs Market: Simon-Thorsten's total compensation ($USD926.04K) is above average for companies of similar size in the Indian market ($USD499.00K).
Compensation vs Earnings: Simon-Thorsten's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Simon-Thorsten Wiebusch (49 yo)
2.5yrs
Tenure
₹87,470,000
Compensation
Mr. Simon-Thorsten Wiebusch is Vice Chairman, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bayer CropScience Limited from November 1, 2023. Mr. Wiebusch was Whole-Time Director at Bayer CropScience Lim...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vice Chairman | 2.5yrs | ₹87.47m | no data | |
| Whole-Time Executive Director & CFO | 1.2yrs | ₹3.74m | no data | |
| Company Secretary & Compliance Officer | 1.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Country Division Head of the Pharmaceutical Division | 2.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Country Group Mngr of Environmental Science for India | no data | ₹2.36m | no data |
2.1yrs
Average Tenure
Experienced Management: 506285's management team is considered experienced (2.1 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vice Chairman | 4.4yrs | ₹87.47m | no data | |
| Whole-Time Executive Director & CFO | 1.2yrs | ₹3.74m | no data | |
| Non-Executive Independent Chairman | 9.8yrs | ₹2.06m | no data | |
| Non-Executive Woman Independent Director | 1.8yrs | ₹660.00k | no data | |
| Additional Non-Executive Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Non-Executive Non-Independent Director | 6.7yrs | no data | no data | |
| Non-Executive Non-Independent Director | 1.2yrs | no data | no data |
1.8yrs
Average Tenure
65yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: 506285's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 1.8 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/08 19:11 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
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
Bayer CropScience Limited is covered by 26 analysts. 8 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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| null null | 360 ONE Capital Market Private Limited |
| null null | Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers Limited |
| Himanshu Binani | Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers Limited |