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
£1.44B
Enterprise Value1.57B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£44.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£189.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)42.1
Beta1.26
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 Ratio1.13
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
£628.33Price Target Upside12.30% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)£546.73M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Energetics MarginsThe Countermeasures & Energetics unit’s 17% revenue rise and 37% operating profit increase with 19.1% margins indicate a high‑margin, scalable business. Durable competitive advantage arises from proprietary expendable countermeasures and recurring replenishment demand from defense platforms.
Manageable Leverage & ROEA moderate D/E of 0.40 and ROE of 12.62% signal conservative leverage and effective capital use. The solid equity ratio provides financial flexibility to fund organic growth, acquisitions or capex without over‑reliance on volatile external financing, supporting medium-term stability.
Record Order BookA GBP 1.3bn order book (up 32% y/y) gives multi‑year revenue visibility and backlog-led production cadence. This supports durable revenue predictability, steadier margins from program continuity, and higher probability of meeting long-term growth targets to 2030.
Bears Say
Sensors & Information WeaknessAn 18% revenue decline and 25% drop in operating profit highlight structural volatility in the Sensors & Information franchise tied to government procurement timing. Prolonged delays or contract timing shifts could compress segment revenue and undermine long-term diversification plans.
Free Cash Flow DeteriorationA severe negative FCF growth rate (~185%) signals pressure on cash generation despite solid operating cash to net income. Persistent FCF weakness can limit reinvestment, constrain M&A funding, increase reliance on external finance, and stress dividend sustainability over months.
Rising Norway Infrastructure CostsA GBP 35m increase in expected Norway infrastructure costs raises project capital intensity and margin risk. Higher upfront costs reduce return on invested capital for long‑life projects and can pressure near-term cash needs and profitability as programmes scale over the medium term.
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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 £1.44B.
When is Chemring’s upcoming earnings report date?
Chemring’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 15, 2026 which is in 184 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:
£628.33 (12.30% Upside)
£628.33 (12.30% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £55.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
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
628.33 p
▲(12.30% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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