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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

GB Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides identity data intelligence products and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and internationally.The company operates through three segments: Location, Identity, and Fraud.Its solutions help organizations recognize and verify identities of their customers in their business processes.


The company offers location intelligence services, including address capture and verification, digital identity verification, geocodes, and data maintenance services; and identity, document, and age verification solutions.It also provides fraud and compliance management solutions, such as fraud risk assessment and decisioning, transaction monitoring, know your customer risk management, and anti-money laundering solutions.The company serves retail and eCommerce, fintech, financial services, insurance, telecommunication, gaming, banking, vehicle hire, and pension industries, as well as public sector, and nightclubs and venues.


The company was incorporated in 1989 and is based in Chester, the United Kingdom.

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1.b. Last Insights on GBG

GB Group plc's recent performance has been influenced by a lack of major announcements, with the company's financial prospects appearing to be a concern. However, no recent positive earnings release or acquisition news has been identified. The company's valuation may be impacted by the broader UK market dynamics, with investors focusing on high-growth tech stocks. GB Group's fair value has been explored by the community, but no recent rating upgrades or share buyback announcements have been noted.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. GBG's H1 FY'26 Earnings: A Turnaround Story Unfolds

GBG reported revenue of GBP 135.5 million, representing 1.8% growth in constant currency terms, with adjusted operating profit increasing 4.6% to GBP 29.5 million. The company's EPS came in at 0.082, beating analyst estimates of 0.0776. Gross profit margin improved by 40 basis points, while adjusted operating expenses reduced by 1.5%. Cash conversion remained strong at 85.8%, underscoring the company's ability to maintain margin while investing in growth priorities.

Publication Date: Nov -26

📋 Highlights
  • Revenue Growth: GBP 135.5 million in H1 FY'26, reflecting 1.8% constant currency growth.
  • Adjusted Operating Profit: GBP 29.5 million, up 4.6% YoY, with strong cash conversion at 85.8%.
  • Americas Turnaround: 4x new business growth YoY and 28% faster activation, supported by 6 new industry-leader appointments.
  • GBG Go Impact: 18 new customer wins and 200 integrated digital identity schemes, driving innovation and efficiency.
  • Shareholder Returns: GBP 45 million in buybacks (including GBP 10 million additional buyback), targeting 4% EPS accretion annually.

Segmental Performance

The Identity segment, representing 63% of total group revenue, grew 0.4% in constant currency terms, with the company confident of returning to growth in H2. Location, accounting for 30% of total group revenue, continued to drive growth with a 4.8% constant currency revenue increase. Notable customer wins include Urban Outfitters and Alibaba. The Global Fraud Solutions segment saw strong customer retention and subscription renewals, but weaker new business and implementation services.

Operational Highlights

GBG made progress on its foundational areas, including migrating its cloud to AWS, launching GBG Go, and rebalancing performance frameworks. The company is confident that GBG Go will increase growth pace, drive advocacy, and improve net revenue retention. 18 new customer wins were recorded, with 200 digital identity schemes integrated into the platform. The operating model is being evolved to be more functional, innovative, and efficient, with the product and technology teams combined and the GBG innovation lab created.

Valuation and Outlook

With a P/E Ratio of 75.09 and EV/EBITDA of 11.12, the market appears to be pricing in significant growth expectations. Analysts estimate next year's revenue growth at 0.3%, suggesting a potential slowdown. However, GBG's confidence in improving growth rates, driven by effective capital allocation, is expected to start in H2. The company's focus on shareholder returns, including share buybacks, is expected to drive EPS accretion. As Dev Dhiman stated, "We're confident in the acceleration of top-line growth as we enter H2 and beyond."

Capital Allocation

GBG has been proactive in utilizing its debt leverage to drive shareholder value, with two share repurchase programs announced, totaling GBP 35 million, and an additional GBP 10 million announced. The company's net debt-to-EBITDA ratio is expected to exit the financial year at approximately 1x, providing more optionality for capital allocation. The expected 4% accretion to EPS on a fully annualized basis makes share buybacks attractive.

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GBG selects AWS as its preferred cloud provider to accelerate growth, streamline operations, and drive innovation

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GBG empowers businesses to verify customers with trusted Digital IDs worldwide in a single platform

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Are Investors Undervaluing GB Group plc (LON:GBG) By 36%?

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GBG to introduce acceptance of mobile driver licences (mDLs) in Australia, powered by MATTR

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4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (4.68%)

6. Segments

Identity

Expected Growth: 4.5%

GB Group plc's 4.5% growth is driven by increasing demand for identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, expansion into new markets, and strategic acquisitions. The company's strong track record of innovation, coupled with growing regulatory requirements for identity verification, has positioned it for continued growth.

Location

Expected Growth: 4.8%

GB Group plc's 4.8% growth is driven by increasing demand for identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, expansion into new markets, and strategic acquisitions. The company's location-based services, including its Loqate and PCA Predict offerings, are also contributing to growth, as businesses seek to improve customer experience and reduce friction in online transactions.

Fraud

Expected Growth: 5.2%

GB Group plc's 5.2% growth driven by increasing demand for identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, expansion into new markets, strategic acquisitions, and investments in technology and innovation, enabling the company to capitalize on the growing need for secure online transactions and digital identity management.

7. Detailed Products

Identity Verification

GBG's Identity Verification solution helps organizations verify the identity of their customers, ensuring compliance with regulations and reducing fraud.

Location Intelligence

GBG's Location Intelligence solution provides accurate location data to help businesses understand their customers' behavior and preferences.

Fraud Prevention

GBG's Fraud Prevention solution helps detect and prevent fraudulent activities, protecting businesses from financial losses.

Customer Due Diligence

GBG's Customer Due Diligence solution helps organizations comply with anti-money laundering regulations and assess customer risk.

Data Quality

GBG's Data Quality solution helps organizations cleanse, validate, and enrich their customer data, improving data accuracy and decision-making.

Tracing and Investigation

GBG's Tracing and Investigation solution helps organizations locate and investigate individuals, assets, and entities.

8. GB Group plc's Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

GB Group plc operates in a niche market with limited substitutes, but the threat of substitutes is still present due to the increasing demand for digital identity verification and fraud prevention services.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

GB Group plc has a diverse customer base, and no single customer accounts for a significant portion of its revenue, reducing the bargaining power of customers.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

GB Group plc has a diversified supplier base, and the company is not heavily dependent on a single supplier, reducing the bargaining power of suppliers.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants is low due to the high barriers to entry, including the need for significant investment in technology and expertise, as well as the requirement for regulatory approvals.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The identity verification and fraud prevention market is highly competitive, with several established players, but GB Group plc's strong brand reputation and diversified product offerings help to mitigate the intensity of rivalry.

9. SWOT Analysis

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10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 15.59%
Debt Cost 4.91%
Equity Weight 84.41%
Equity Cost 4.91%
WACC 4.91%
Leverage 18.47%

11. Quality Control: GB Group plc passed 3 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

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Kainos

A-Score: 5.0/10

Value: 2.0

Growth: 7.0

Quality: 7.8

Yield: 3.8

Momentum: 7.0

Volatility: 2.3

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dotdigital

A-Score: 4.5/10

Value: 5.5

Growth: 6.6

Quality: 8.4

Yield: 1.9

Momentum: 2.0

Volatility: 2.7

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Sidetrade

A-Score: 4.4/10

Value: 0.5

Growth: 8.0

Quality: 7.0

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 7.0

Volatility: 4.0

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GB Group

A-Score: 4.2/10

Value: 4.3

Growth: 3.6

Quality: 6.3

Yield: 1.9

Momentum: 6.0

Volatility: 3.3

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IQGeo

A-Score: 3.1/10

Value: 0.2

Growth: 7.8

Quality: 4.6

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 4.0

Volatility: 2.0

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Trustpilot

A-Score: 3.0/10

Value: 0.7

Growth: 7.1

Quality: 4.4

Yield: 0.0

Momentum: 4.0

Volatility: 1.7

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12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

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Target Price

2.48$

Current Price

2.48$

Potential

-0.00%

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