LON:CHG Chemring Group (CHG) Share Forecast, Price & News GBX 266 +10.50 (+4.11%) (As of 04:35 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 253.95▼ 26750-Day Range 255.50▼ 296.4452-Week Range 253.95▼ 374Volume1.24 million shsAverage Volume645,428 shsMarket Capitalization£754.40 millionP/E Ratio1,662.50Dividend Yield2.26%Price TargetGBX 358 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlinesProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlines Chemring Group MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside34.6% UpsideGBX 358 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.42Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.68 out of 5 stars 3.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingChemring Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 358, Chemring Group has a forecasted upside of 34.6% from its current price of GBX 266.Amount of Analyst CoverageChemring Group has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for CHG. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldChemring Group pays a meaningful dividend of 2.09%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthChemring Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Chemring Group is 3,750.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for CHG. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentChemring Group has a news sentiment score of 0.42. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Industrials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Chemring Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Chemring Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.41% of the stock of Chemring Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions110.81% of the stock of Chemring Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Chemring Group is 1,662.50, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 129.77.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Chemring Group is 1,662.50, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 556.95.Price to Earnings Growth RatioChemring Group has a PEG Ratio of 1.99. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioChemring Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.80. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Chemring Group (LON:CHG) StockChemring Group PLC supplies countermeasures, sensors, and energetic solutions to aerospace, defense, and security industries in the United States, the United Kingdom, Norway, Australia, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Sensors & Information and Countermeasures & Energetics. The Sensors & Information segment develops and manufactures electronic countermeasures; chemical and biological threat detection equipment; and explosive hazard detection equipment, as well as provides consulting and technology services to solve security-critical issues. The Countermeasures & Energetics segment offers expendable countermeasures for air, sea, and land platforms; cartridge/propellant actuated devices; pyrotechnic devices for satellite launch and deployment; missile components; separation sub-systems; actuators; and energetic materials, as well as aircrew egress and safety systems. Chemring Group PLC was incorporated in 1905 and is headquartered in Romsey, the United Kingdom.Read More Receive CHG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Chemring Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address CHG Stock News HeadlinesMay 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comReturns Are Gaining Momentum At Chemring Group (LON:CHG)May 26, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comCHG.L - Chemring Group plcJune 1, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)AI Getting Close to Thinking Like HumansTechnology experts working with neuroscientists have created the world's first Artificial Intelligence Network Operating System. AI can now process information like the human brain and understand the world the way humans do.April 28, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deChemring Group FY22 Earnings Rise, Lifts Dividend; FY23 View UnchangedApril 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs There An Opportunity With Chemring Group PLC's (LON:CHG) 21% Undervaluation?March 23, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comChemring Group (LON:CHG) Hits New 12-Month Low at $259.62March 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInvesting in Chemring Group (LON:CHG) three years ago would have delivered you a 63% gainFebruary 1, 2023 | yahoo.comChemring Group (LON:CHG) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To £0.038June 1, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)The $193 Billion US-China War You Don't Know AboutThey're fighting for control of lithium – a key ingredient in EVs and clean energy technology. It's arguably the most important commodity of the 21st century. China owns 80% of global supply. But the US plans to grab a massive slice of the lithium market, which is forecasted to quadruple to $193 billion by 2028, according to Fortune Business Insights.January 18, 2023 | nz.finance.yahoo.comChemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.038December 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comChemring Group's (LON:CHG) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last YearDecember 21, 2022 | yahoo.comInvestors Will Want Chemring Group's (LON:CHG) Growth In ROCE To PersistDecember 14, 2022 | msn.comChemring rises after strong cash generation leads to dividend hikeDecember 2, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.comBest British shares to buy in DecemberNovember 17, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAre Investors Undervaluing Chemring Group PLC (LON:CHG) By 28%?October 10, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comChemring Group (LON:CHG) stock performs better than its underlying earnings growth over last five yearsJuly 22, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comChemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.019July 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comChemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On CapitalJuly 5, 2022 | fool.co.ukA FTSE 250 dividend growth stock to buy right now!July 1, 2022 | msn.comU.K.'s Chemring Says SFO Has Closed Investigation Into ItJune 23, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comRenalytix to Report Financial Results for Third Quarter Fiscal 2022 on June 30June 19, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.comThis stock’s share price has already risen 85pc – but there’s plenty more to comeJune 11, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comChemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Increasing Its Dividend To UK£0.019June 8, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comIs There An Opportunity With Chemring Group PLC's (LON:CHG) 30% Undervaluation?May 25, 2022 | finanznachrichten.deChemring H1 Profit Rises, FY View Unchanged; To Buy Cubica GroupMay 3, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comChemring Group (LON:CHG) shareholder returns have been stellar, earning 136% in 3 yearsMarch 25, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comChemring Group PLC's (LON:CHG) Stock's On An Uptrend: Are Strong Financials Guiding The Market?See More Headlines CHG Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CHG Company Calendar Last Earnings1/17/2019Ex-Dividend for 4/14 Dividend3/23/2023Dividend Payable4/14/2023Today6/01/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry Aerospace & Defense Sub-IndustryN/A SectorIndustrials Current SymbolLON:CHG CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.chemring.co.uk Phone+44-1794-833901FaxN/AEmployees2,255Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price ForecastGBX 358 High Stock Price ForecastGBX 380 Low Stock Price ForecastGBX 336 Forecasted Upside/Downside+37.6%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.16 Trailing P/E Ratio1,625.94 Forward P/E Ratio14.65 P/E Growth1.99Net Income£47.40 million Net Margins10.71% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity12.30% Return on Assets6.00% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio6.46 Current Ratio1.59 Quick Ratio0.71 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£442.80 million Price / Sales1.67 Cash FlowGBX 3 per share Price / Cash Flow86.71 Book ValueGBX 148 per share Price / Book1.76Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares283,610,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£737.81 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.67 Key ExecutivesMr. Michael OrdGroup Chief Exec. & DirectorMr. Andrew G. Lewis (Age 51)CFO & Director Comp: $941kMs. Sarah L. Ellard FCIS (Age 51)Group Legal Director, Company Sec. & Exec. Director Comp: $665kMr. Llyr JonesGroup Strategy & Corp. Devel. DirectorMr. Paul MacGregorManaging Director of RokeMr. Bill CurrerPres of US OperationsSimon DarlingManaging Director of Chemring Countermeasures - UKDan ReinkeActing Group HSE DirectorMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsBoeingLON:BOESeniorLON:SNRMarshallsLON:MSLHIrish Continental GroupLON:ICGCGenuit GroupLON:GENView All CompetitorsInsidersStephen KingBought 65,000 shares on 1/24/2023Total: £18.46 M ($284.00/share)Andrew LewisSold 115,770 sharesTotal: £35.08 M ($303.00/share)Andrew LewisSold 31,520 sharesTotal: £9.49 M ($301.00/share)Sarah EllardSold 18,000 sharesTotal: £5.83 M ($324.00/share)Andrew LewisSold 20,000 sharesTotal: £6.40 M ($320.00/share)View All Insider Transactions CHG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Chemring Group stock right now? 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Chemring Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" CHG shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CHG, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View CHG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Chemring Group's stock price forecast for 2023? 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Chemring Group's shares. Their CHG share price forecasts range from GBX 336 to GBX 380. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 358 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 37.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CHG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have CHG shares performed in 2023? Chemring Group's stock was trading at GBX 297.50 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CHG stock has decreased by 12.6% and is now trading at GBX 260.15. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. How were Chemring Group's earnings last quarter? Chemring Group PLC (LON:CHG) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January, 17th. The company reported $6.90 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $8.70 by $1.80. Chemring Group had a net margin of 10.71% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.30%. How often does Chemring Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Chemring Group? Chemring Group announced a dividend on Wednesday, December 13th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 23rd will be given a dividend of GBX 3.80 per share on Friday, April 14th. This represents a yield of 1.27%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 23rd. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 1.90. The official announcement can be seen at this link. Read our dividend analysis for CHG. Is Chemring Group a good dividend stock? Chemring Group (LON:CHG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 6 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.09%. The dividend payout ratio is 3,750.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for CHG. What other stocks do shareholders of Chemring Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Chemring Group investors own include Avon Protection (AVON), KAZ Minerals (KAZ), Barclays (BARC), Celanese (CE), Avesoro Resources (ASO), Hawaiian (HA), KCOM Group (KCOM), Unilever (ULVR) and Alpine Immune Sciences (ALPN). What is Chemring Group's stock symbol? Chemring Group trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "CHG." How do I buy shares of Chemring Group? Shares of CHG stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Chemring Group's stock price today? One share of CHG stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 260.15. How much money does Chemring Group make? Chemring Group (LON:CHG) has a market capitalization of £737.81 million and generates £442.80 million in revenue each year. The company earns £47.40 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.16 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Chemring Group have? The company employs 2,255 workers across the globe. How can I contact Chemring Group? Chemring Group's mailing address is Roke Manor, Old Salisbury Lane, ROMSEY, SO51 0ZN, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.chemring.co.uk. The company can be reached via phone at +44-1794-833901. 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