Under the guidance of CEO Victor Rong, Vital Innovations Holdings Limited (HKG:6133) has performed reasonably well recently. This is something shareholders will keep in mind as they cast their votes on company resolutions such as executive remuneration in the upcoming AGM on 18th of June. Here is our take on why we think the CEO compensation looks appropriate.
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Our data indicates that Vital Innovations Holdings Limited has a market capitalization of HK$285m, and total annual CEO compensation was reported as CN¥863k for the year to December 2024. This was the same as last year. We note that the salary portion, which stands at CN¥795.0k constitutes the majority of total compensation received by the CEO.
In comparison with other companies in the Hong Kong Tech industry with market capitalizations under HK$1.6b, the reported median total CEO compensation was CN¥737k. From this we gather that Victor Rong is paid around the median for CEOs in the industry.
| Component | 2024 | 2024 | Proportion (2024) |
| Salary | CN¥795k | CN¥795k | 92% |
| Other | CN¥68k | CN¥68k | 8% |
| Total Compensation | CN¥863k | CN¥863k | 100% |
Speaking on an industry level, nearly 92% of total compensation represents salary, while the remainder of 8% is other remuneration. There isn't a significant difference between Vital Innovations Holdings and the broader market, in terms of salary allocation in the overall compensation package. If salary dominates total compensation, it suggests that CEO compensation is leaning less towards the variable component, which is usually linked with performance.
Over the last three years, Vital Innovations Holdings Limited has shrunk its earnings per share by 2.8% per year. It achieved revenue growth of 27% over the last year.
The decrease in EPS could be a concern for some investors. On the other hand, the strong revenue growth suggests the business is growing. 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. 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.
Most shareholders would probably be pleased with Vital Innovations Holdings Limited for providing a total return of 51% over three years. So they may not be at all concerned if the CEO were to be paid more than is normal for companies around the same size.
The overall company performance has been commendable, however there are still areas for improvement. We reckon that there are some shareholders who may be hesitant to increase CEO pay further until EPS growth starts to improve, despite the robust revenue growth.
While it is important to pay attention to CEO remuneration, investors should also consider other elements of the business. We've identified 2 warning signs for Vital Innovations Holdings that investors should be aware of in a dynamic business environment.
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