World Chess (LSE:CHSS) FCF Yield %: -183.85 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


What is World Chess FCF Yield %?

World Chess LSE:CHSS FCF Yield % is -183.85 as of Jul. 04, 2026. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,867 Software companies, World Chess ranks worse than 98.54% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, World Chess's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is £-5.51 Mil, and Market Cap is £3.00 Mil. Therefore, World Chess's FCF Yield % for today is -183.85%.

The historical rank and industry rank for World Chess's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:CHSS' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -318.99   Med: -27.28   Max: -2.95
Current: -183.85


During the past 8 years, the highest FCF Yield % of World Chess was -2.95%. The lowest was -318.99%. And the median was -27.28%.

LSE:CHSS's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
98.54% of 2867 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.9 vs LSE:CHSS: -183.85

World Chess's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -309.69%.


World Chess FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


World Chess FCF Yield % Related Terms


World Chess FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for World Chess's FCF 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 FCF Yield % Chart

World Chess Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -14.25 -28.32 -97.86

World Chess Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
FCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -14.18 -37.94 -21.97 -33.93 -90.57

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

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

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

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



World Chess FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

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

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-5.595 / 5.7174325
=-97.86%

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

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-2.589 * 2 / 5.7174325
=-90.57%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of -183.85 mean?
World Chess (LSE:CHSS) has a FCF Yield % of -183.85 as of Jul. 04, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on World Chess and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, World Chess ranks #2825 out of 2867 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 98.5%.
Is World Chess' FCF Yield % too high?
World Chess' current FCF Yield % is -183.85. Based on the distribution chart, World Chess ranks #2825 out of 2867 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does World Chess' FCF Yield % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, World Chess ranks #2825 out of 2867 companies for FCF Yield %. This places World Chess in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Software company?
The median FCF Yield % among Software companies is 0.90, based on 2,867 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on World Chess and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Chess's current FCF Yield % is -183.85. 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 FCF Yield % is -183.85. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Chess (LSE:CHSS), the current FCF Yield % is -183.85 as of Jul. 04, 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.