World Chess (LSE:CHSS) Buyback Yield %: -102.37 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


What is World Chess Buyback Yield %?

World Chess LSE:CHSS -10.97% Buyback Yield % is -102.37 as of Jul. 09, 2026. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,308 Software companies, World Chess ranks worse than 96.94% on this metric.

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

World Chess's current buyback yield was -102.37%.

World Chess Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for World Chess's Buyback Yield % 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.

World Chess Buyback Yield % Chart

World Chess Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -9.86 -6.44 -53.66

World Chess Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Buyback Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -9.86 -17.69 -6.44 -4.33 -53.66

LSE:CHSS vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Buyback Yield % Comparison

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

World Chess Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where World Chess's Buyback Yield % falls into.


World Chess Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

World Chess's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 3.068) / 5.7174325
=-53.66%

World Chess's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 3.068) / 5.7174325
=-53.66%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -102.37 mean?
World Chess (LSE:CHSS) has a Buyback Yield % of -102.37 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on World Chess and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, World Chess ranks #1268 out of 1308 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 96.9%.
Is World Chess' Buyback Yield % too high?
World Chess' current Buyback Yield % is -102.37. Based on the distribution chart, World Chess ranks #1268 out of 1308 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does World Chess' Buyback Yield % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, World Chess ranks #1268 out of 1308 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places World Chess in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Software company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Software industry context. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on World Chess and its competitors. World Chess's current Buyback Yield % is -102.37. 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 Buyback Yield % is -102.37. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Chess (LSE:CHSS), the current Buyback Yield % is -102.37 as of Jul. 09, 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.