World Chess (LSE:CHSS) Beta: 4.1881 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


What is World Chess Beta?

World Chess LSE:CHSS Beta is 4.1881 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-24), World Chess's Beta is 4.1881.

World Chess  (LSE:CHSS) Beta Explanation

Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)

World Chess Beta Related Terms

World Chess Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for World Chess's Beta can be seen below:

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World Chess Beta Chart

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LSE:CHSS vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Beta Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, World Chess's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta 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.

World Chess Beta vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, World Chess's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where World Chess's Beta falls into.


World Chess Beta Calculation

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of 4.1881 mean?
World Chess (LSE:CHSS) has a Beta of 4.1881 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for World Chess and its competitors.
Is World Chess' Beta too high?
World Chess' current Beta is 4.1881.
How does World Chess' Beta compare to CRM and SHOP?
World Chess' Beta of 4.1881 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for a Software company?
A good Beta depends on the Software industry context. However, Beta 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 Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for World Chess and its competitors. World Chess's current Beta is 4.1881. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is World Chess stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Chess (LSE:CHSS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.03, compared to a current price of £0.00 — trading 90.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 4.1881. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Chess (LSE:CHSS), the current Beta is 4.1881 as of Jun. 24, 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.

World Chess Business Description

Address 27/28 Eastcastle Street, Eastcastle House, London, GBR, W1W 8DH
World Chess PLC is a chess company that is developing and reinventing chess for the modern consumer, more than 600 million of them, combining tradition and innovation to create experiences that engage. The company runs FIDE Online Arena, the official platform of the International Chess Federation, where players can earn their FIDE-recognized ratings online. It develops official World Chess products, from its iconic championship sets to inventive digital tools that make following and playing chess more intuitive and exciting. Geographically, the company generates majority revenue from United Kingdom followed by United States of America and Europe.