Yahoo Finance It Looks Like Shareholders Would Probably Approve QYOU Media Inc.'s (CVE:QYOU) CEO Compensation Package
We have been pretty impressed with the performance at QYOU Media Inc. (CVE:QYOU) recently and CEO Curt Marvis deserves a mention for their role in it. Shareholders will have this at the front of their minds in the upcoming AGM on 14 March 2022. The focus will probably be on the future company strategy as shareholders cast their votes on resolutions such as executive remuneration and other matters. In light of the great performance, we discuss the case why we think CEO compensation is not excessive.
Check out our latest analysis for QYOU Media
How Does Total Compensation For Curt Marvis Compare With Other Companies In The Industry?
Our data indicates that QYOU Media Inc. has a market capitalization of CA$62m, and total annual CEO compensation was reported as CA$397k for the year to June 2021. We note that's an increase of 11% above last year. Notably, the salary which is CA$341.7k, represents most of the total compensation being paid.
On comparing similar-sized companies in the industry with market capitalizations below CA$255m, we found that the median total CEO compensation was CA$317k. So it looks like QYOU Media compensates Curt Marvis in line with the median for the industry. Moreover, Curt Marvis also holds CA$546k worth of QYOU Media stock directly under their own name.
Component | 2021 | 2020 | Proportion (2021) |
Salary | CA$342k | CA$316k | 86% |
Other | CA$55k | CA$42k | 14% |
Total Compensation | CA$397k | CA$358k | 100% |
On an industry level, roughly 84% of total compensation represents salary and 16% is other remuneration. QYOU Media is largely mirroring the industry average when it comes to the share a salary enjoys in overall compensation. If total compensation veers towards salary, it suggests that the variable portion - which is generally tied to performance, is lower.
A Look at QYOU Media Inc.'s Growth Numbers
Over the past three years, QYOU Media Inc. has seen its earnings per share (EPS) grow by 50% per year. Its revenue is up 224% 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 QYOU Media Inc. Been A Good Investment?
Boasting a total shareholder return of 123% over three years, QYOU Media Inc. has done well by shareholders. 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.
In Summary...
Given the improved performance, shareholders may be more forgiving of CEO compensation in the upcoming AGM. However, despite the strong growth in earnings and share price growth, the focus for shareholders would be how the company plans to steer the company towards sustainable profitability in the near future.
It is always advisable to analyse CEO pay, along with performing a thorough analysis of the company's key performance areas. We did our research and identified 4 warning signs (and 1 which doesn't sit too well with us) in QYOU Media we think you should know about.
Important note: QYOU Media is an exciting stock, but we understand investors may be looking for an unencumbered balance sheet and blockbuster returns. You might find something better in this list of interesting companies with high ROE and low debt.
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