It's Probably Less Likely That One Glove Group Berhad's (KLSE:ONEGLOVE) CEO Will See A Huge Pay Rise This Year
Key Insights
- One Glove Group Berhad's Annual General Meeting to take place on 9th of September
- Total pay for CEO BT Low includes RM480.0k salary
- Total compensation is similar to the industry average
- Over the past three years, One Glove Group Berhad's EPS grew by 34% and over the past three years, the total loss to shareholders 69%
Shareholders of One Glove Group Berhad (KLSE:ONEGLOVE) will have been dismayed by the negative share price return over the last three years. What is concerning is that despite positive EPS growth, the share price has not tracked the trend in fundamentals. The AGM coming up on the 9th of September could be an opportunity for shareholders to bring these concerns to the board's attention. Voting on resolutions such as executive remuneration and other matters could also be a way to influence management. Here's our take on why we think shareholders may want to be cautious of approving a raise for the CEO at the moment.
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How Does Total Compensation For BT Low Compare With Other Companies In The Industry?
Our data indicates that One Glove Group Berhad has a market capitalization of RM104m, and total annual CEO compensation was reported as RM568k for the year to March 2025. We note that's a decrease of 11% compared to last year. We note that the salary portion, which stands at RM480.0k constitutes the majority of total compensation received by the CEO.
On comparing similar-sized companies in the Malaysia Medical Equipment industry with market capitalizations below RM846m, we found that the median total CEO compensation was RM733k. From this we gather that BT Low is paid around the median for CEOs in the industry. What's more, BT Low holds RM45m worth of shares in the company in their own name, indicating that they have a lot of skin in the game.
| Component | 2025 | 2024 | Proportion (2025) |
| Salary | RM480k | RM540k | 85% |
| Other | RM88k | RM95k | 15% |
| Total Compensation | RM568k | RM635k | 100% |
Speaking on an industry level, nearly 75% of total compensation represents salary, while the remainder of 25% is other remuneration. According to our research, One Glove Group Berhad has allocated a higher percentage of pay to salary in comparison to the wider industry. If total compensation veers towards salary, it suggests that the variable portion - which is generally tied to performance, is lower.
A Look at One Glove Group Berhad's Growth Numbers
One Glove Group Berhad has seen its earnings per share (EPS) increase by 34% a year over the past three years. Its revenue is up 33% over the last year.
Shareholders would be glad to know that the company has improved itself over the last few years. It's great to see that revenue growth is strong, too. These metrics suggest the business is growing strongly. We don't have analyst forecasts, but you could get a better understanding of its growth by checking out this more detailed historical graph of earnings, revenue and cash flow.
Has One Glove Group Berhad Been A Good Investment?
The return of -69% over three years would not have pleased One Glove Group Berhad shareholders. So shareholders would probably want the company to be less generous with CEO compensation.
To Conclude...
Despite the growth in its earnings, the share price decline in the past three years is certainly concerning. The fact that the stock price hasn't grown along with earnings may indicate that other issues may be affecting that stock. Shareholders would probably be keen to find out what are the other factors could be weighing down the stock. The upcoming AGM will be a chance for shareholders to question the board on key matters, such as CEO remuneration or any other issues they might have and revisit their investment thesis with regards to the company.
It is always advisable to analyse CEO pay, along with performing a thorough analysis of the company's key performance areas. We identified 4 warning signs for One Glove Group Berhad (2 make us uncomfortable!) that you should be aware of before investing here.
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