Chemring Group (CHIX:CHGL) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Apr. 2026) — 40% Above Median

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CHIX:CHGL Chemring Group PLC CHIX:CHGL
78 GF Score
Price £5.56
GF Value £4.00
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Chemring Group Profitability Rank?

Chemring Group CHIX:CHGL 78 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Apr. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CHGL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Chemring Group has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Chemring Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 9.14%. As of today, Chemring Group's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Chemring Group Profitability Rank Related Terms


CHIX:CHGL vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Profitability Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Chemring Group's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Chemring Group Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Chemring Group has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Chemring Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=21.7 / 237.3
=9.14 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Chemring Group has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Chemring Group PLC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Chemring Group (CHIX:CHGL) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Apr. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Chemring Group and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Chemring Group's Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00.
Is Chemring Group's Profitability Rank too high?
Chemring Group's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Chemring Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemring Group's Profitability Rank compare to SPCX and GE?
Chemring Group's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Historically, Chemring Group's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Chemring Group and its competitors. Chemring Group's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 £4.00, compared to a current price of £5.56 — trading 39% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Chemring Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chemring Group (CHIX:CHGL), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 (CHIX:CHGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemring Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £5.56 is trading 39% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.00. GuruFocus considers Chemring Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CHGL:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: £4.00 vs. price of £5.56 (39% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs

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.
78GF Score

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