World Chess (LSE:CHSS) Beneish M-Score: -4.17 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


What is World Chess Beneish M-Score?

World Chess LSE:CHSS Beneish M-Score is -4.17 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,633 Software companies, World Chess ranks better than 92.78% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -4.17 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for World Chess's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:CHSS' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.82   Med: -3.92   Max: 2.99
Current: -4.17

During the past 8 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of World Chess was 2.99. The lowest was -5.82. And the median was -3.92.

World Chess Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for World Chess's Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score Chart

World Chess Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.99 -3.75 -3.00 -4.09 -4.17

World Chess Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.00 0.00 -4.09 0.00 -4.17

LSE:CHSS vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, World Chess's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, World Chess's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where World Chess's Beneish M-Score falls into.


World Chess Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of World Chess for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 0.5299+0.528 * 0.8927+0.404 * 1.5539+0.892 * 1.1771+0.115 * 0.306
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.8929+4.679 * -0.347752-0.327 * 0.6819
=-4.17

* 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.

This Year (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was £0.12 Mil.
Revenue was £1.78 Mil.
Gross Profit was £0.53 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £0.28 Mil.
Total Assets was £2.94 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was £0.01 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was £0.73 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was £2.86 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £1.66 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £0.00 Mil.
Net Income was £-3.20 Mil.
Gross Profit was £0.00 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was £-2.18 Mil.
 Total Receivables was £0.19 Mil.
Revenue was £1.51 Mil.
Gross Profit was £0.41 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £0.59 Mil.
Total Assets was £5.35 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was £1.65 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was £0.72 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was £2.73 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £3.46 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £0.97 Mil.

1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(0.121 / 1.775) / (0.194 / 1.508)
=0.068169 / 0.128647
=0.5299

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(0.405 / 1.508) / (0.534 / 1.775)
=0.268568 / 0.300845
=0.8927

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (0.277 + 0.008) / 2.936) / (1 - (0.591 + 1.649) / 5.347)
=0.902929 / 0.581073
=1.5539

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=1.775 / 1.508
=1.1771

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(0.716 / (0.716 + 1.649)) / (0.734 / (0.734 + 0.008))
=0.302748 / 0.989218
=0.306

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(2.864 / 1.775) / (2.725 / 1.508)
=1.613521 / 1.807029
=0.8929

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((0 + 1.658) / 2.936) / ((0.972 + 3.456) / 5.347)
=0.564714 / 0.828128
=0.6819

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(-3.201 - 0 - -2.18) / 2.936
=-0.347752

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

World Chess has a M-score of -4.17 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -4.17 mean?
World Chess (LSE:CHSS) has a Beneish M-Score of -4.17 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on World Chess and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, World Chess ranks #190 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is World Chess' Beneish M-Score too high?
World Chess' current Beneish M-Score is -4.17. Based on the distribution chart, World Chess ranks #190 out of 2633 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does World Chess' Beneish M-Score compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, World Chess ranks #190 out of 2633 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places World Chess in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Software company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Software industry context. However, Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on World Chess and its competitors. World Chess's current Beneish M-Score is -4.17. 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 Beneish M-Score is -4.17. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Chess (LSE:CHSS), the current Beneish M-Score is -4.17 as of Jun. 24, 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.