Chemring Group PLC

LSE:CHG Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£1.5b

Chemring Group Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 5/6

Chemring Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 2.4%, while the Aerospace & Defense industry saw earnings growing at 53.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 6.2% per year. Chemring Group's return on equity is 14.6%, and it has net margins of 9.8%.

Key information

2.41%

Earnings growth rate

3.08%

EPS growth rate

Aerospace & Defense Industry Growth11.82%
Revenue growth rate6.22%
Return on equity14.55%
Net Margin9.84%
Next Earnings Update09 Dec 2025

Recent past performance updates

There May Be Reason For Hope In Chemring Group's (LON:CHG) Disappointing Earnings

Jun 15
There May Be Reason For Hope In Chemring Group's (LON:CHG) Disappointing Earnings

Recent updates

Chemring Group PLC's (LON:CHG) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

Oct 01
Chemring Group PLC's (LON:CHG) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

Chemring Group PLC (LON:CHG) Shares Could Be 39% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Sep 13
Chemring Group PLC (LON:CHG) Shares Could Be 39% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Aug 05
Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

We Think Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Jul 17
We Think Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.027

Jun 30
Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.027

Chemring Group PLC's (LON:CHG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 73% Above Its Share Price

Apr 30
Chemring Group PLC's (LON:CHG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 73% Above Its Share Price

Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

Apr 09
Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

Is Chemring Group (LON:CHG) A Risky Investment?

Mar 21
Is Chemring Group (LON:CHG) A Risky Investment?
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Continued Investment In New Products Will Drive Future Success

Expansion of Chemring Nobel and significant grant funding will enhance production capacity and capitalize on increased defense spending, boosting future revenue and margins.

After Leaping 26% Chemring Group PLC (LON:CHG) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar

Mar 04
After Leaping 26% Chemring Group PLC (LON:CHG) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar

Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Feb 26
Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Jan 29
Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Chemring Group's (LON:CHG) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Dec 20
Chemring Group's (LON:CHG) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.026

Jul 22
Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.026

Here's Why Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Jul 12
Here's Why Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.026

Jun 21
Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.026

There May Be Reason For Hope In Chemring Group's (LON:CHG) Disappointing Earnings

Jun 15
There May Be Reason For Hope In Chemring Group's (LON:CHG) Disappointing Earnings

Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.026

Jun 07
Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.026

Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Apr 17
Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Chemring Group's (LON:CHG) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Feb 28
Chemring Group's (LON:CHG) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Jan 18
Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Chemring Group's (LON:CHG) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Jan 04
Chemring Group's (LON:CHG) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.046

Dec 15
Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.046

The Return Trends At Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Look Promising

Oct 24
The Return Trends At Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Look Promising

Are Investors Undervaluing Chemring Group PLC (LON:CHG) By 35%?

Oct 05
Are Investors Undervaluing Chemring Group PLC (LON:CHG) By 35%?

Here's Why Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Sep 12
Here's Why Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Chemring Group's (LON:CHG) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Aug 05
Chemring Group's (LON:CHG) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.023

Jul 22
Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.023

Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.023

Jun 23
Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.023

Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.023

Jun 09
Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.023

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Chemring Group (LON:CHG)

May 25
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Chemring Group (LON:CHG)

We Think Shareholders Are Less Likely To Approve A Large Pay Rise For Chemring Group PLC's (LON:CHG) CEO For Now

Mar 09
We Think Shareholders Are Less Likely To Approve A Large Pay Rise For Chemring Group PLC's (LON:CHG) CEO For Now

Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To £0.038

Feb 01
Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To £0.038

Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To £0.038

Jan 18
Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To £0.038

Chemring Group's (LON:CHG) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Dec 16
Chemring Group's (LON:CHG) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Oct 29
Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.019

Jul 14
Chemring Group (LON:CHG) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.019

Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Chemring Group (LON:CHG)

Jul 13
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Chemring Group (LON:CHG)

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Chemring Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

LSE:CHG Revenue, expenses and earnings (GBP Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Apr 255215119714
31 Jan 255164719614
31 Oct 245104319614
31 Jul 245003718712
30 Apr 244903117810
31 Jan 244813417710
31 Oct 234733817710
30 Apr 233873730
31 Jan 233944150
31 Oct 224014470
31 Jul 224294770
30 Apr 224154780
31 Jan 224044470
31 Oct 213934250
31 Jul 214024150
30 Apr 214104040
31 Jan 214063740
31 Oct 204033540
31 Jul 20395356726
30 Apr 203873613052
31 Jan 203613012952
31 Oct 193352312952
31 Jul 19319212147
30 Apr 19304-1811341
31 Jan 19301-3011441
31 Oct 18297-4111441
31 Jul 18244-3011644
30 Apr 18191-2011948
31 Jan 18249-1211848
31 Oct 17307-411848
31 Jul 17427613150
30 Apr 175471614551
31 Jan 175121114451
31 Oct 16477714451
31 Jul 16436010726
30 Apr 16396-7710
31 Jan 16387-6710
31 Oct 15377-5710
31 Jul 15367-11760
30 Apr 15356-17810
31 Jan 15380-9810
31 Oct 14403-1810

Quality Earnings: CHG has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: CHG's current net profit margins (9.8%) are higher than last year (6.4%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: CHG's earnings have grown by 2.4% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: CHG's earnings growth over the past year (65%) exceeds its 5-year average (2.4% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: CHG earnings growth over the past year (65%) exceeded the Aerospace & Defense industry 28.4%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: CHG's Return on Equity (14.6%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/10/15 18:07
End of Day Share Price 2025/10/15 00:00
Earnings2025/04/30
Annual Earnings2024/10/31

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Analyst Sources

Chemring Group PLC is covered by 18 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Richard PaigeBarclays
George McwhirterBerenberg
Charlotte KeyworthCanaccord Genuity