De La Rue plc

De La Rue plc is a global enterprise specializing in the conception, production, and distribution of currency notes across the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, the Americas, and mainland Europe. The company's operations are structured around three core divisions: Currency, Authentication, and Identity Solutions. Its core offerings encompass both traditional printed and advanced polymer banknotes, along with sophisticated security features integrated into currency. Beyond banknotes, the firm extends its expertise to a diverse array of physical security items, such as tax stamps, authentication labels, cheques, bank cards, and ID security components, including polycarbonate. In the digital realm, De La Rue provides innovative solutions like DLR Certify, a platform for government revenue management, and Tracelogy, aimed at robust brand protection, in addition to a comprehensive licensing platform. Furthermore, it delivers trading, non-trading, and insurance services. Serving a broad client base, it partners with governments, central banks, and various commercial organizations worldwide. With its origins tracing back to 1813, De La Rue plc maintains its headquarters in Basingstoke, United Kingdom.

De La Rue plc trades as DLAR.L on LSE. The company is classified in Industrials / Specialty Business Services and reports in GBP.

The current profile places the business in Specialty Business Services. This section is intended to summarize the operating segments, products, geographies, and main revenue lines from official filings.

Latest available fiscal data shows £310.30M of revenue and -£20.00M of net income.

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De La Rue plc can be compared against peers such as DWF Group plc, DX (Group) plc, Global Ports Holding Plc, Hyve Group Plc, The Ince Group plc, Inspired Plc.

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Current signals to investigate include market capitalization of £255.34M, beta of 0.66, and return on equity of +172.4%.

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Company website: https://www.delarue.com

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