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Profits jump at GlobalData

Margins are widening fast on the back of strong demand
March 4, 2024
  • Big debt pile relative to net assets
  • But Inflexion deal due to complete by May

The year 2023 was one of strong growth for GlobalData (DATA). The Aim-traded group increased organic sales by 7 per cent, which caused operating profit to jump by 32 per cent to £73.7mn. The benefits of GlobalData’s business model are on full display here: given the largely fixed cost base, profits swell rapidly as demand picks up. 

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