Chemring Group (LSE:CHG) Interest Expense: £-2.9 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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LSE:CHG Chemring Group PLC LSE:CHG
83 GF Score
Price £5.57
GF Value £4.34
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Chemring Group Interest Expense?

Chemring Group LSE:CHG 83 Interest Expense is £-2.9 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:CHG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Chemring Group's interest expense for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was £ -2.9 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £-2.9 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Chemring Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was £ 21.7 Mil. Chemring Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was £ -2.9 Mil. Chemring Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 7.48. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Chemring Group  (LSE:CHG) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Chemring Group's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was £-2.9 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was £21.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was £120.0 Mil.

Chemring Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-1*21.7/-2.9
=7.48

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Chemring Group Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chemring Group's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

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Chemring Group Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £-2.9 Mil.

* 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of £-2.9 Mil mean?
Chemring Group (LSE:CHG) has a Interest Expense of £-2.9 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Chemring Group and its competitors.
Is Chemring Group's Interest Expense too high?
Chemring Group's current Interest Expense is £-2.9 Mil. Overall, Chemring Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemring Group's Interest Expense compare to SPCX and GE?
Chemring Group's Interest Expense of £-2.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Chemring Group and its competitors. Chemring Group's current Interest Expense is £-2.9 Mil. 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 £4.34, compared to a current price of £5.57 — trading 28.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is £-2.9 Mil. Chemring Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chemring Group (LSE:CHG), the current Interest Expense is £-2.9 Mil as of Apr. 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 £5.57 is trading 28.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.34. GuruFocus considers Chemring Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CHG:

  • Interest Expense: £-2.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: £4.34 vs. price of £5.57 (28.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 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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