Key Insights

• Manhattan Bridge Capital will host its Annual General Meeting on 18th of June
• Total pay for CEO Assaf Ran includes US$365.0k salary
• Total compensation is similar to the industry average
• Manhattan Bridge Capital's EPS grew by 3.6% over the past three years while total shareholder return over the past three years was 24%

Under the guidance of CEO Assaf Ran, Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOAN) 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. Based on our analysis of the data below, we think CEO compensation seems reasonable for now.

How Does Total Compensation For Assaf Ran Compare With Other Companies In The Industry?

Our data indicates that Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc. has a market capitalization of US$58m, and total annual CEO compensation was reported as US$446k for the year to December 2024. That's a notable decrease of 16% on last year. We note that the salary portion, which stands at US$365.0k constitutes the majority of total compensation received by the CEO.

On comparing similar-sized companies in the American Mortgage REITs industry with market capitalizations below US$200m, we found that the median total CEO compensation was US$625k. So it looks like Manhattan Bridge Capital compensates Assaf Ran in line with the median for the industry. Furthermore, Assaf Ran directly owns US$13m worth of shares in the company, implying that they are deeply invested in the company's success.

Component	2024	2023	Proportion (2024)
Salary	US$365k	US$350k	82%
Other	US$81k	US$179k	18%
Total Compensation	US$446k	US$529k	100%

Speaking on an industry level, nearly 13% of total compensation represents salary, while the remainder of 87% is other remuneration. Manhattan Bridge Capital pays out 82% of remuneration in the form of a salary, significantly higher than the industry average. If salary is the major component in total compensation, it suggests that the CEO receives a higher fixed proportion of the total compensation, regardless of performance.

A Look at Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc.'s Growth Numbers

Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc.'s earnings per share (EPS) grew 3.6% per year over the last three years. It saw its revenue drop 1.5% over the last year.

We generally like to see a little revenue growth, but it is good to see a modest EPS growth at least. In conclusion we can't form a strong opinion about business performance yet; but it's one worth watching. Historical performance can sometimes be a good indicator on what's coming up next but if you want to peer into the company's future you might be interested in this free visualization of analyst forecasts.

Has Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc. Been A Good Investment?

Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc. has generated a total shareholder return of 24% over three years, so most shareholders would be reasonably content. But they would probably prefer not to see CEO compensation far in excess of the median.

In Summary...

Seeing that the company has put up a decent performance, only a few shareholders, if any at all, might have questions about the CEO pay in the upcoming AGM. However, we still think that any proposed increase in CEO compensation will be examined closely to make sure the compensation is appropriate and linked to performance.

It is always advisable to analyse CEO pay, along with performing a thorough analysis of the company's key performance areas.

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