World Chess (LSE:CHSS) YoY EBITDA Growth: 100.00% (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is World Chess YoY EBITDA Growth?

World Chess LSE:CHSS +18.18% YoY EBITDA Growth is 100.00% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. World Chess's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 100.00%.

World Chess's EBITDA per Share for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.00.

World Chess YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for World Chess's YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

World Chess Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 100.02 -130.00 -66.67 40.00 33.33

World Chess Semi-Annual Data
Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth Get a 7-Day Free Trial - 0.00 50.00 0.00 100.00

World Chess YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

World Chess's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(-0.002--0.003)/ | -0.003 |
=33.33 %

World Chess's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Dec. 2024 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Dec. 2024 )) |
=(-0--0.001)/ | -0.001 |
=100.00 %

* 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 YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 100.00% mean?
World Chess (LSE:CHSS) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 100.00% as of Dec. 2025. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for World Chess and its competitors.
Is World Chess' YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
World Chess' current YoY EBITDA Growth is 100.00%.
How does World Chess' YoY EBITDA Growth compare to CRM and SHOP?
World Chess' YoY EBITDA Growth of 100.00% 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 YoY EBITDA Growth for a Software company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Software industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for World Chess and its competitors. World Chess's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 100.00%. 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 £0.01 — trading 78.3% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 100.00%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Chess (LSE:CHSS), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 100.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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

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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.