Chr. Hansen Holding A/S (CHYHY)
Chr. Hansen Holding A/S operates in the Chemicals - Specialty industry of the Basic Materials sector, headquartered in Horsholm, DK. The stock last traded at $19.59, up 0.85% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $10.31B. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 42.74, a net margin of 17.0%. Its beta of 0.31 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.
Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, a distinguished bioscience enterprise headquartered in Hørsholm, Denmark, since its establishment in 1843, focuses on crafting natural ingredient solutions. These solutions cater to a global market spanning Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific, addressing the needs of the food, nutritional, pharmaceutical, and agricultural industries. The company's activities are structured into two principal divisions. The Food Cultures & Enzymes segment provides an array of cultures, enzymes, and probiotic products. These are instrumental in defining the taste, aroma, texture, shelf life, and overall nutritional and health benefits of various consumer food items, with a strong emphasis on the dairy sector. Concurrently, the Health & Nutrition segment develops and distributes products for diverse industries including dietary supplements, over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, infant formula, animal feed, and plant protection. A notable strategic collaboration within this segment is with UPL Ltd., aimed at developing and bringing to market microbial-based bio-solutions that promote sustainable agriculture.
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