World Chess (STU:QZ9) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Sep. 12, 2026)

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STU:QZ9 World Chess PLC STU:QZ9
20 GF Score
Price €0.01
GF Value €0.03
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What is World Chess Moat Score?

World Chess has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

World Chess has

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes World Chess might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

World Chess  (STU:QZ9) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

World Chess Moat Score Related Terms

STU:QZ9
20GF Score
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Is World Chess (STU:QZ9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Chess stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.01 is trading 83.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.03.

Key valuation signals for STU:QZ9:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: €0.03 vs. price of €0.01 (83.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 20/100 with 8 warning signs

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World Chess Business Description

Other Exchanges CHSS:UK
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.
20GF Score

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