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World ChessLSE:CHSS EV-to-EBITDA is -2.43 as of Aug. 09, 2026. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,957 Software companies, World Chess ranks worse than 51098.57% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, World Chess's enterprise value is £3.78 Mil.
World Chess's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-1.55 Mil. Therefore, World Chess's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -2.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for World Chess's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CHSS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43.39 Med: -9.06 Max: -1.08
Current: -2.43
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of World Chess was -1.08. The lowest was -43.39. And the median was -9.06.
LSE:CHSS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 1957
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.48
vs LSE:CHSS: -2.43
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
World Chess's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
World Chess's share price for today is £0.0035.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. World Chess's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.005.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for World Chess's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
LSE:CHSS vs QH, SHOP, UBER: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, World Chess's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, World Chess's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Chess's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
World Chess's current Enterprise Value is £3.78 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. World Chess's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-1.55 Mil.
* 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 (LSE:CHSS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -2.43 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on World Chess. According to the industry distribution chart, World Chess ranks #999999 out of 1957 companies in the Software industry.
Is World Chess' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
World Chess' current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.43. Based on the distribution chart, World Chess ranks #999999 out of 1957 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does World Chess' EV-to-EBITDA compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, World Chess ranks #999999 out of 1957 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places World Chess in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.48. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.48, based on 1,957 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on World Chess. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Chess's current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.43. 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 88.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.43. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Chess (LSE:CHSS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.43 as of Aug. 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 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.
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