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World Chess PLC(CHSS)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward32Low
Risk66Medium-High
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Thin -180% profit margin · Revenue down 12% YoY
CHSS
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
World Chess PLC | Technology
Earnings Deterioration
Market Cap:3.98M
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Reward Rating
32
Low
Bottom 1% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
66
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 7p.

What is World Chess PLC?

World Chess PLC, through its subsidiaries, engages in the commercial offering of chess related activities in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Europe.

CHSS · Verdict

Limited reward · elevated risk

CHSS has limited near-term tailwinds — profitability and cash flow weigh on the model output.

Based on 88% data coverage

CHSS · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Watchouts 4

  • Profitability9/100

    -180% net margin · -223% ROE

  • Cash flow12/100

    -315% free-cash-flow margin

  • Growth25/100

    Rev -10.1% CAGR · earnings +14.1%

  • Volatility35/100

    Below average

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is World Chess PLC?

World Chess PLC, through its subsidiaries, engages in the commercial offering of chess related activities in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Europe. It organizes tournaments and matches; operates FIDE Online Arena, the official online gaming platform of International Chess Federation and other sports; engages in lifestyle and social activities; and provides merchandises related to chess, as well as organizes chess club activities. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Technology sector, with a market capitalisation of 3.98M.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue growth is subdued, limiting near-term earnings expansion.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Moderate volatility with meaningful macro and earnings sensitivity.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

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Reward: Low (32)

The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including valuation and momentum. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorTechnology
Market Cap3.98M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
52 Week High3.75
52 Week Low0.3
Last AnnualDecember
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding1B
No. of Employees12
IndustrySoftware - Application
ExchangeLSE
Beta1.48
CurrencyGBX · Reports in EUR
Websitewww.worldchess.com
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