GB Group Overview
- Year Founded
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1989
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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1,082
- Stock Symbol
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GBG
- Investments
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23
- Share Price
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$2.10
- (As of Thursday Closing)
GB Group General Information
Description
GB Group PLC is an identity verification, location intelligence and fraud prevention company. The group is structured in three operating segments: GFS, Identity and Location. Location segment delivers precise location and address data solutions that enhance user experience, data quality, conversion rates, and delivery accuracy to enable trust in commerce. The Identity segment provides portfolio of data and document identity verification capabilities, which its customers can consume through GBG Go, all-in-one adaptive platform to deliver match rates to onboard good individuals and keep bad actors out. GFS (Global Fraud Solutions) delivers on-premise fraud prevention capabilities that offer real-time protection and regulatory compliance against ever-increasing financial crime.
Contact Information
Website
www.gbgplc.comCorporate Office
- The Foundation, Heronsway
- Chester Business Park
- Chester CH4 9GB
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- The Foundation, Heronsway
- Chester Business Park
- Chester CH4 9GB
- England, United Kingdom
GB Group Stock Performance
As of 12-Nov-2026, GB Group’s stock price is $2.10. Its current market cap is $480M with 229M shares.
(As of Thursday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.10 | $2.05 | $1.87 - $3.51 | $480M | 229M | 2.02M | -$0.41 |
GB Group Financials Summary
As of 31-Mar-2026, GB Group has a trailing 12-month revenue of $382M.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Mar-2026 | FY 2026 31-Mar-2026 | FY 2025 31-Mar-2025 | FY 2024 31-Mar-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 707,543 | 707,543 | 1,054,017 | 1,001,521 |
| Revenue | 381,963 | 381,963 | 360,549 | 348,455 |
| EBITDA | (45,105) | (45,105) | 75,377 | 465 |
| Net Income | (100,618) | (100,618) | 11,007 | (61,044) |
| Total Assets | 931,729 | 931,729 | 1,041,629 | 1,076,790 |
| Total Debt | 149,649 | 149,649 | 96,067 | 129,818 |
GB Group Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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GB Group Competitors (28)
One of GB Group’s 28 competitors is First Advantage, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Atlanta, GA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Advantage | Formerly PE-Backed | Atlanta, GA | ||||
| Beyond: Putting Data to Work | Formerly Accelerator/Incubator backed | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| Collibra | Venture Capital-Backed | Brussels, Belgium | ||||
| DataRobot | Venture Capital-Backed | Boston, MA | ||||
| Veratad | Corporation | NJ |
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GB Group Patents
GB Group Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP-3428843-A1 | Improvements relating to face recognition | Inactive | 14-Jul-2017 | ||
| GB-201711353-D0 | Improvements relating to face recognition | Inactive | 14-Jul-2017 | ||
| GB-201711308-D0 | Assesing image document types | Inactive | 13-Jul-2017 | ||
| EP-3428844-A1 | Assessing image document types | Inactive | 13-Jul-2017 | ||
| EP-3428842-A1 | Improvements relating to extraction of document pictures from images | Inactive | 13-Jul-2017 | G06V20/647 |
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GB Group Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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GB Group Investments & Acquisitions (23)
GB Group’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with DataTools for . The deal was made on 24-Oct-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DataTools | 24-Oct-2025 | Merger/Acquisition | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Cloudcheck | 31-Jan-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Commercial Products | ||
| HooYu Investigate | 14-Dec-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| Credolab | 20-Aug-2020 | Early Stage VC | Financial Software | ||
| SureCert | 28-Aug-2019 | Later Stage VC | Business/Productivity Software |
GB Group ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 04, 2026
12.5 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
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20-30
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30-40
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40+
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GB Group Exits (2)
GB Group’s most recent exit was on 31-Oct-2014 from Transactis. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transactis | 31-Oct-2014 | Completed |
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| Dinasa | 01-Jan-2003 | Joint Venture | Completed |
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GB Group Affiliates
Subsidiaries (16)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crd (N.I.) | Holywood, United Kingdom | 2020 | |
| HooYu Investigate | London, United Kingdom | 2017 | |
| Cloudcheck | Auckland, New Zealand | 2012 | |
| Loqate | Chester, United Kingdom | 2009 | |
| Advanced Checking Services | Glasgow, United Kingdom | 2005 |
GB Group FAQs
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When was GB Group founded?
GB Group was founded in 1989.
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Where is GB Group headquartered?
GB Group is headquartered in Chester, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of GB Group?
GB Group has 1,082 total employees.
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What industry is GB Group in?
GB Group’s primary industry is Business/Productivity Software.
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Is GB Group a private or public company?
GB Group is a Public company.
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What is GB Group’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for GB Group is GBG.
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What is the current stock price of GB Group?
As of 12-Nov-2026 the stock price of GB Group is $2.10.
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What is the current market cap of GB Group?
The current market capitalization of GB Group is $480M.
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What is GB Group’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for GB Group is $382M.
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Who are GB Group’s competitors?
First Advantage, Beyond: Putting Data to Work, Collibra, DataRobot, and Veratad are some of the 28 competitors of GB Group.
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What is GB Group’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
GB Group’s EPS for 12 months was -$0.41.
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