Chemring Group PLC (GB:BC88)
LSE:BC88
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BC88 Stock Chart & Stats
97.00 p
97.00 p(100.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
97.00 p
97.00 p(100.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range95.00 p - 97.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume229.06K
Average Volume (3M)1.76K
Market Cap
£1.32B
Enterprise Value1.49B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£44.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£189.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)39.1
BetaN/A
Next Earnings
Dec 15, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield7.22%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.12
Shares Outstanding62,500
10 Day Avg. Volume1,762
30 Day Avg. Volume1,762
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.13
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
£580.00Price Target Upside497.94% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Record Order Book And IntakeA GBP 1.3bn order book (25% growth) and GBP 488m intake give multi‑year revenue visibility and de‑risk near‑term demand. For a defence supplier, a deep backlog underpins production planning, capacity utilisation and predictable cash flows across program cycles.
Strong Countermeasures & Energetics Performance20% revenue growth and a 73% jump in operating profit with margin at 14.4% indicate durable operational leverage in consumable countermeasures and energetics. Recurring replenishment demand from military customers supports steady volumes and margin sustainability over the medium term.
Refinanced Facilities And Available LiquidityA larger committed RCF and available facilities materially strengthen financial flexibility, easing working‑capital management and supporting program ramp‑ups or acquisitions. This structural liquidity buffer reduces short‑term refinancing pressure and supports execution of multi‑year contracts.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageA marked increase in indebtedness from very low levels raises financial risk if cash generation softens. Higher leverage increases interest and covenant sensitivity, limiting strategic optionality and making the business more vulnerable to slower defense spending or execution setbacks.
Negative Free Cash FlowNegative FCF after prior positive years suggests investment or working‑capital strain and means reported profits are not fully converting to balance‑sheet strength. Persistent weak cash conversion would constrain dividends, debt reduction or funding for organic/inorganic growth.
Weakness In Sensors & Information SegmentA double‑digit revenue decline and sharply lower profits in Sensors & Information reflect exposure to delayed UK gov't spend and slower order intake. Headcount cuts at Roke signal structural softness in that business, reducing diversification and increasing earnings volatility.
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BC88 FAQ
What was Chemring Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Chemring Group PLC lowest share price was 95.00 p and its highest was 97.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Chemring Group PLC’s market cap?
Chemring Group PLC’s market cap is £1.32B.
When is Chemring Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Chemring Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 15, 2026 which is in 177 days.
How were Chemring Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
Is Chemring Group PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Chemring Group PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Chemring Group PLC pay dividends?
Chemring Group PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 3.5 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 7.22%. See more information on Chemring Group PLC dividends here
What is Chemring Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Chemring Group PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Chemring Group PLC have?
Chemring Group PLC has 62,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to Chemring Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Chemring Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:BC88
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Company Description
Chemring Group PLC
Chemring Group PLC is a prominent company specializing in defense technology, structured around two core operational segments. The first, Sensors and Information, is responsible for designing and manufacturing electronic countermeasures, alongside systems for detecting chemical and biological threats, and equipment for explosive hazard detection (EHD). The second and primary revenue-generating segment, Countermeasures and Energetics, focuses on the development and production of expendable countermeasures for both aerial and naval platforms, cartridge and propellant-activated devices, pyrotechnic solutions for satellite launch and deployment, missile components, propellants, separation sub-systems, actuators, and a variety of energetic materials. Geographically, the United Kingdom accounts for the majority of the company's revenue.
BC88 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
580.00 p
▲(497.94% Upside)