Chemring Group (CHIX:CHGL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.81 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 113% Above Median

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CHIX:CHGL Chemring Group PLC CHIX:CHGL
82 GF Score
Price £5.98
GF Value £4.38
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Chemring Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Chemring Group CHIX:CHGL +0.08% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.81 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 113% above its 10-year median of 1.79. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CHGL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 214 Aerospace & Defense companies, Chemring Group ranks worse than 53.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Chemring Group's current share price is £5.975. Chemring Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Oct25 was £1.57. Chemring Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.81.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chemring Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:CHGl' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82   Med: 1.79   Max: 3.82
Current: 3.81

During the past 13 years, Chemring Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.82. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 1.79.

CHIX:CHGl's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
53.27% of 214 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.54 vs CHIX:CHGl: 3.81

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Chemring Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Oct25 was £1.410. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is £1.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Oct25.

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Chemring Group  (CHIX:CHGl) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Chemring Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Chemring Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chemring Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Chemring Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Chemring Group Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.92 1.93 1.81 2.30 3.66

Chemring Group Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 2.30 0.00 3.66 0.00

CHIX:CHGL vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Chemring Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Chemring Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Chemring Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chemring Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Chemring Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Chemring Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.975/1.57
=3.81

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Chemring Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Oct25 is calculated as:

For example, Chemring Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Oct25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Oct25 (Change)*Current CPI (Oct25)
=1.41/139.5000*139.5000
=1.410

Current CPI (Oct25) = 139.5000.

Chemring Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201610 1.481 101.600 2.033
201710 1.436 104.400 1.919
201810 1.051 106.700 1.374
201910 1.089 108.300 1.403
202010 1.168 109.200 1.492
202110 1.246 113.400 1.533
202210 1.475 124.300 1.655
202310 1.354 130.200 1.451
202410 1.322 134.300 1.373
202510 1.410 139.500 1.410

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.81 mean?
Chemring Group (CHIX:CHGL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.81 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Chemring Group and its competitors. This is 113% above median its historical median of 1.79. Over the past decade, Chemring Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 3.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemring Group ranks #114 out of 214 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Chemring Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Chemring Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.81 is 113% above median its 10-year median of 1.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 3.82. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.54. Chemring Group's value of 3.81 is 7.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemring Group ranks #114 out of 214 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chemring Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemring Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Chemring Group ranks #114 out of 214 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Chemring Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.54. Chemring Group's value of 3.81 is 7.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Chemring Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 3.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.79 vs. the industry median of 3.54, Chemring Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.54, based on 214 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chemring Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.81 is 7.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Chemring Group and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chemring Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.81, which is 113% above median its own 10-year median of 1.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemring Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemring Group (CHIX:CHGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.38, compared to a current price of £5.98 — trading 36.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.81, which is 113% above median its 10-year median of 1.79 and 7.6% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.54. Chemring Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chemring Group (CHIX:CHGL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.81 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Chemring Group (CHIX:CHGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemring Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £5.98 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.38. GuruFocus considers Chemring Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CHGL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.81 (113% above median its 10-year median of 1.79)
  • GF Value™: £4.38 vs. price of £5.98 (36.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.6% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#114 of 214)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CHGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chemring Group Business Description

Address Old Salisbury Lane, Roke Manor, Romsey, Hampshire, GBR, SO51 0ZN
Chemring Group PLC is a defense technology company. The company's operating segment include: i) Countermeasures and Energetics segment: It is engaged in the development and manufacturing of expendable countermeasures for air and sea platforms, cartridge/propellant actuated devices, pyrotechnic devices for satellite launch and deployment, missile components, propellants, separation sub-systems, actuators, and energetic materials, ii) Sensors and Information: it is engaged in the development and manufacturing of electronic countermeasures, chemical and biological threat detection equipment, and explosive hazard detection (EHD) equipment. It generated the majority of the revenue from the Countermeasures and Energetics segment. Geographically, the maximum revenue is generated from the USA.
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