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CHG Stock Chart & Stats
596.50 p
5.50 p(0.92%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
596.50 p
5.50 p(0.92%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range446.52 p - 650.75 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume697.33K
Average Volume (3M)1.05M
Market Cap
£1.68B
Enterprise Value1.49B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£44.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£189.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)51.3
Beta1.40
Next Earnings
Dec 15, 2026EPS Estimate
0.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.29%
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
£662.00Price Target Upside10.98% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)£550.06M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin And ProfitabilityChemring’s improved net profit, EBIT and EBITDA margins alongside a healthy ROE (~12.6%) and strong gross margin indicate durable operating efficiency. Sustainable margins provide a buffer against volume swings in defense contracting, support reinvestment and underpin earnings quality over the medium term.
Manageable Leverage And Financial StructureA debt-to-equity around 0.40 and a ~44% equity ratio reflect conservative leverage and a stable capital structure. This provides flexibility to fund working capital, sustain bid participation and absorb program timing lags without immediate refinancing pressure, supporting resilience over the next several quarters.
Contract-backed Recurring RevenueChemring’s core model—multi-year government procurements, replenishment spares and platform upgrades—creates recurring, contract-backed demand. The installed base and aftermarket service opportunities make revenue streams more predictable and less cyclical than pure product sales, aiding medium-term revenue visibility.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue GrowthRevenue has fallen year-over-year, reducing top-line scale that supports fixed-cost absorption. Persisting revenue decline can erode the benefits of margin improvements, limit reinvestment capacity, and heighten sensitivity to the timing of contract awards across the next 2–6 months, pressuring profitability sustainability.
Deteriorating Free Cash FlowA sharp deterioration in free cash flow (negative ~185% growth) signals weakening cash conversion despite operating profitability. Reduced FCF raises funding risk for capex, spares inventory and working capital, increasing reliance on external financing or balance sheet draws which can constrain strategic flexibility over the medium term.
Concentration On Government Budgets And Timing RiskHeavy dependence on government procurement cycles and defense budgets creates lumpy, timing-driven revenue. Delays or shifts in budget allocations and contract awards can materially alter near-term order flow and aftermarket demand, leaving revenues and cash generation exposed to external policy and procurement timing shocks.
Chemring News
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 650.75 p in the past 12 months.
What is Chemring’s market cap?
Chemring’s market cap is £1.68B.
When is Chemring’s upcoming earnings report date?
Chemring’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 15, 2026 which is in 122 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 1.29%. 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Chemring Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£662.00 (10.98% Upside)
£662.00 (10.98% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £1.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
40.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.29%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
20.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Chemring
Chemring Group Plc engages in the manufacture of technology products and services for the aerospace, defense, and security markets. It operates through the following segments: Sensors & Information; and Countermeasures & Energetics. The Sensors & Information segments provides consulting and technology services to solve security-critical issues. The Countermeasures & Energetics segment comprises of development and manufacture of expendable countermeasures for air and sea platforms, cartridge and propellant actuated devices, pyrotechnic devices for satellite launch and deployment, missile components, propellants, separation sub-systems, actuators, and energetic materials. The company was founded on November 30, 1905 and is headquartered in Romsey, the United Kingdom.
CHG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
662.00 p
▲(10.98% Upside)