Cohort PLC (GB:CHRT)
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CHRT Stock Chart & Stats
949.00 p
-17.35 p(-1.54%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
949.00 p
-17.35 p(-1.54%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range881.10 p - 1,796.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.27K
Average Volume (3M)178.03K
Market Cap
£562.98M
Enterprise Value572.39M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£53.16M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£95.13M
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.0
Beta1.10
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.58%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.42
Shares Outstanding47,021,000
10 Day Avg. Volume200,080
30 Day Avg. Volume178,030
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.65
Price to Book (P/B)3.69
Price to Sales (P/S)2.17
P/FCF Ratio15.40
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.67
Revenue Forecast (FY)£315.38M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Revenue GrowthA ~19% top-line increase indicates durable demand for Cohort's defence programmes and services. Sustained revenue growth supports backlog visibility, economies of scale on long projects, and a larger installed base for recurring through‑life support revenue over the next 2–6 months.
Conservative Balance SheetA modest debt/equity profile and a 40% equity ratio provide financial flexibility to absorb program timing, invest in R&D or pursue bolt‑on deals without stressing liquidity. Solid ROE (~12%) shows reasonable capital efficiency for a defence contractor.
Strong Operating Cash GenerationOperating cash well above reported earnings signals high cash quality from contract collections and working capital management. Reliable cash conversion supports funding of capex, support contracts and shareholder returns, enhancing resilience across program cycles.
Bears Say
Weakening Operating MarginsEroding EBIT/EBITDA margins point to rising input costs, competitive pricing pressure or a shift toward lower‑margin contract work. If persistent, margin compression will reduce incremental profitability from revenue growth and constrain investment/cash available for returns.
Modest Free Cash Flow ConversionLow FCF/net income (<1) and only modest FCF growth limit the company’s ability to self‑fund expansion, absorb contract timing shocks, or accelerate buybacks/dividends. For project-based defence firms, weak FCF conversion raises sensitivity to working capital swings.
Declining EPSNegative EPS growth despite revenue gains suggests margin deterioration, one‑offs or higher costs are reducing per‑share earnings. Continued EPS decline can signal earnings quality issues and limit headroom for reinvestment or shareholder returns over the medium term.
Cohort plc News
CHRT FAQ
What was Cohort PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cohort PLC lowest share price was 881.10 p and its highest was 1796.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Cohort PLC’s market cap?
Cohort PLC’s market cap is £562.98M.
When is Cohort PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cohort PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 78 days.
How were Cohort PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Cohort PLC released its earnings results on Dec 10, 2025. The company reported 0.158 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.158 p.
Is Cohort PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cohort PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Cohort PLC pay dividends?
Cohort PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 11.05 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.58%. See more information on Cohort PLC dividends here
What is Cohort PLC’s EPS estimate?
Cohort PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Cohort PLC have?
Cohort PLC has 47,021,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cohort PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cohort PLC reported an EPS of 0.158 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.341%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cohort PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CHRT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Cohort plc Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
47.22%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
48.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cohort PLC
Cohort plc, through its subsidiaries, provides various products and services in defense and security markets in the United Kingdom, Germany, Portugal, Africa, North and South America, and other European countries. The company offers electro-optical and electro-mechanical systems, such as command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance, as well as combat systems; and communications systems. It also provides integrated command, control, and communications systems for warships and submarines; tactical radio, vehicle intercoms, field communications, and networking software and equipment; electronic warfare operational support, managed, secure communications, cyber security, and training support services; and electronic and surveillance technology services. In addition, the company offers training and simulation; digital forensics; and research, advice, and support services. It provides products and services for customers in the defense and security markets for land, maritime, and air applications, as well as civil markets covering the security, transport, and the oil and gas industry. Cohort plc was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Reading, the United Kingdom.
Technical Analysis
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