Chemring (GB:CHG)
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CHG Stock Chart & Stats
559.50 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
559.50 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range446.52 p - 614.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume105.10K
Average Volume (3M)1.05M
Market Cap
£1.35B
Enterprise Value1.49B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£44.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£189.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)39.1
Beta1.27
Next Earnings
Dec 15, 2026EPS Estimate
0.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.64%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.12
Shares Outstanding272,126,800
10 Day Avg. Volume771,588
30 Day Avg. Volume1,046,652
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.11
Price to Book (P/B)4.06
Price to Sales (P/S)3.12
P/FCF Ratio-277.01
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£629.33Price Target Upside12.48% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)£546.73M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Record Order Book And BacklogA GBP 1.3bn record order book provides multi-year revenue visibility and contract backlog, supporting sustained production and planning. This underpinning of future workload reduces near-term revenue volatility and strengthens the company's ability to execute strategic growth toward its 2030 revenue target.
High Margins In EnergeticsThe Energetics segment's margin expansion to 19.1% and strong operating profit growth indicate durable competitive positioning in expendable countermeasures. High margins support internal cash generation, reinvestment for capacity or M&A, and provide resilience through defense budget cycles.
Manageable Leverage And Solid ROEA moderate D/E of 0.40 and ROE of 12.6% imply financial flexibility and effective capital deployment. This balance sheet strength supports funding of strategic investments, weathering procurement timing swings, and reduces refinancing risk versus more highly leveraged peers.
Bears Say
Weakness In Sensors & InformationAn 18% drop in revenue and 25% fall in operating profit signals structural weakness in a higher-value segment. Reliance on program timing and lumpy deliveries creates persistence risk; prolonged underperformance could erode margins and require strategic restructuring or margin repair investments.
Decline In Free Cash FlowA severe decline in free cash flow growth suggests pressure from capex, working capital or project timing. Persistent negative FCF growth constrains organic funding for acquisitions, dividends and debt reduction, increasing reliance on external financing and elevating liquidity risk over the mid term.
Dependence On Government Contract TimingHeavy reliance on government procurement ties revenue to budget cycles and award timing, creating durable revenue volatility. Delays or reprioritisations in defense spending—as seen in the Sensors segment—can persist for multiple quarters, complicating forecasting and cash conversion.
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CHG FAQ
What was Chemring’s price range in the past 12 months?
Chemring lowest share price was 446.52 p and its highest was 614.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Chemring’s market cap?
Chemring’s market cap is £1.35B.
When is Chemring’s upcoming earnings report date?
Chemring’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 15, 2026 which is in 175 days.
How were Chemring’s earnings last quarter?
Chemring released its earnings results on Jun 02, 2026. The company reported 0.061 p earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of 0.061 p by 0 p.
Is Chemring overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Chemring’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Chemring pay dividends?
Chemring pays a Semiannually dividend of 2.8 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.64%. See more information on Chemring dividends here
What is Chemring’s EPS estimate?
Chemring’s EPS estimate is 0.14.
How many shares outstanding does Chemring have?
Chemring has 272,126,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Chemring’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Chemring reported an EPS of 0.061 p in its last earnings report, expectations of 0.061 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.057%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Chemring?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CHG
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Chemring Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£629.33 (12.48% Upside)
£629.33 (12.48% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £55.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
40.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.12%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
20.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Chemring
Chemring Group PLC is a global supplier of specialized countermeasures, sensors, and energetic solutions, catering primarily to the aerospace, defense, and security sectors. Its operations span key international markets, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Australia. The company is structured into two main divisions: Sensors & Information and Countermeasures & Energetics. The Sensors & Information segment is dedicated to the development and manufacturing of equipment for detecting explosive hazards, identifying chemical and biological threats, providing electronic countermeasures, and offering network protection technologies. Conversely, the Countermeasures & Energetics division focuses on delivering a wide array of products, including expendable defensive measures for air, sea, and land platforms; devices activated by cartridges and propellants; specialized pyrotechnics for satellite launch and deployment; components for missile systems; separation sub-systems; actuation mechanisms; high-energy materials; and aircrew escape and safety systems. Established in 1905, Chemring Group PLC maintains its corporate headquarters in Romsey, United Kingdom.
CHG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
629.33 p
▲(12.48% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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