Chemring Group (LSE:CHG) FCF Yield %: -1.04 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


LSE:CHG Chemring Group PLC LSE:CHG
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Price £5.39
GF Value £4.32
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Chemring Group FCF Yield %?

Chemring Group LSE:CHG +5.27% 86 FCF Yield % is -1.04 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:CHG with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 357 Aerospace & Defense companies, Chemring Group ranks worse than 59.1% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Chemring Group's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is £-15.2 Mil, and Market Cap is £1,458.3 Mil. Therefore, Chemring Group's FCF Yield % for today is -1.04%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chemring Group's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:CHG' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.04   Med: 3.07   Max: 12.49
Current: -1.04


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Chemring Group was 12.49%. The lowest was -1.04%. And the median was 3.07%.

LSE:CHG's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
59.1% of 357 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.01 vs LSE:CHG: -1.04

Chemring Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -12.85%.


Chemring Group FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


Chemring Group FCF Yield % Related Terms


Chemring Group FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chemring Group's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % Chart

Chemring Group Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.49 5.37 4.06 1.38 -0.73

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
FCF Yield % 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 -3.15 6.10 -4.93 1.98 -4.32

LSE:CHG vs SPCX, GE, RTX: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Chemring Group's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Chemring Group's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chemring Group's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Chemring Group FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Chemring Group's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-11.2 / 1543.8912
=-0.73%

Chemring Group's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-30.5 * 2 / 1412.28144
=-4.32%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of -1.04 mean?
Chemring Group (LSE:CHG) has a FCF Yield % of -1.04 as of Jul. 02, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Chemring Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemring Group ranks #211 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 59.1%.
Is Chemring Group's FCF Yield % too high?
Chemring Group's current FCF Yield % is -1.04. Based on the distribution chart, Chemring Group ranks #211 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chemring Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemring Group's FCF Yield % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Chemring Group ranks #211 out of 357 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Chemring Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.01. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median FCF Yield % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.01, based on 357 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Chemring Group and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chemring Group's current FCF Yield % is -1.04. 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 (LSE:CHG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.32, compared to a current price of £5.39 — trading 24.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -1.04. Chemring Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chemring Group (LSE:CHG), the current FCF Yield % is -1.04 as of Jul. 02, 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 (LSE:CHG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemring Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £5.39 is trading 24.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.32. GuruFocus considers Chemring Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CHG:

  • FCF Yield %: -1.04
  • GF Value™: £4.32 vs. price of £5.39 (24.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CHG 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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