NASDAQ:CBSH · NASDAQ Global Select
+$0.50 today
Vol 1.00M · Avg 1.23M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare CBSH returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
14.9%
avg 14.1%
ROIC
4.2%
avg 7.1%
ROA
1.7%
avg 1.4%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 14.9% versus its period average of 14.1%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
John W. Kemper | President, Chief Executive Officer & Director | $3.57M | — | 48 | $26,437.00 | 0.02% |
Charles G. Kim | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | $1.49M | — | 65 | $12,741.00 | <0.01% |
Robert S. Holmes | Executive Vice President | $1.22M | — | 62 | $60,962.00 | 0.04% |
John Koeneman Handy | Executive Vice President | $1.22M | — | 62 | $206,528.00 | 0.14% |
Kevin Gene Barth | Executive Vice President | $1.22M | — | 65 | $24,256.00 | 0.02% |
David W. Kemper | Executive Chairman | $646,654.00 | — | 75 | $26,437.00 | 0.02% |
Matthew Burkemper | Director of Finance, Corporate Development & Investor Relations | — | — | — | — | — |
Margaret Rowe | Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary & Executive Director of Corporate Risk Management | — | — | 61 | $5,742.00 | <0.01% |
David L. Roller | Executive VP & Chief Information Officer | — | — | 55 | $26,437.00 | 0.02% |
Paul A. Steiner | Controller & Chief Accounting Officer | — | — | 54 | $5,894.00 | <0.01% |
Douglas D. Neff | Senior Vice President | — | — | 57 | $11,746.00 | <0.01% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
1
$119,275.00
Sells
9
$2.16M
Net Sentiment
$2.04M
Net selling
Most Active
Roller David L.
2 transactions
Analysis
Insiders reported 1 buys worth $119,275.00 and 9 sells worth $2.16M over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $2.04M. Roller David L. was the most active insider with 2 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +0.8% | +8.5% (13yr)2 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +1.0% | +5.0% (13yr)1 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | -0.7% | +7.2% (13yr)1 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | -1.3% | +5.7% (13yr)1 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Revenue at +1.0% over three years. Forward estimates point to EPS at +8.5% (13yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages CBSH?
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (CBSH) lists 11 active executives. The top listed executive is Robert S. Holmes, Executive Vice President.
Are CBSH insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $12.30M.
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