Chemring GroupLSE:CHG +0.96%85 OCF Yield % is 5.40 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 8.17. GuruFocus rates LSE:CHG with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 357 Aerospace & Defense companies, Chemring Group ranks better than 76.19% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF 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 operating 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.
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Chemring Group OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chemring Group's OCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Chemring Group's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Yield % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Chemring Group's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chemring Group's OCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 (LSE:CHG) has a OCF Yield % of 5.40 as of Jul. 04, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Chemring Group and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 8.17. Over the past decade, Chemring Group's OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.79 to 16.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemring Group ranks #85 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Chemring Group's OCF Yield % too high?
Chemring Group's current OCF Yield % of 5.40 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 8.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.79 to a high of 16.89. The Aerospace & Defense industry median OCF Yield % is 1.53. Chemring Group's value of 5.40 is 252.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemring Group ranks #85 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chemring Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemring Group's OCF Yield % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Chemring Group ranks #85 out of 357 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Chemring Group in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 1.53. Chemring Group's value of 5.40 is 252.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Chemring Group's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.79 to 16.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.17 vs. the industry median of 1.53, 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 OCF Yield % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median OCF Yield % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 1.53, based on 357 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chemring Group's current OCF Yield % of 5.40 is 252.9% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Chemring Group and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median OCF Yield % is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chemring Group's current OCF Yield % is 5.40, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 8.17. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.32, compared to a current price of £5.78 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 5.40, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 8.17 and 252.9% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 1.53. Chemring Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chemring Group (LSE:CHG), the current OCF Yield % is 5.40 as of Jul. 04, 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 £5.78 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.32.
GuruFocus considers Chemring Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CHG:
OCF Yield %: 5.40 (34% below median its 10-year median of 8.17)
GF Value™: £4.32 vs. price of £5.78 (33.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 252.9% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#85 of 357)
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 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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