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World ChessLSE:CHSS Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 42.97% as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 9043% above its 10-year median of 0.47. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,483 Software companies, World Chess ranks better than 97.62% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, World Chess's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 42.97%.
World Chess (LSE:CHSS) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
World Chess Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
World Chess Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for World Chess's Net Debt Paydown 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.
LSE:CHSS vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, World Chess's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, World Chess's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Chess's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.
* 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 42.97% mean?
World Chess (LSE:CHSS) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 42.97% as of Jul. 13, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on World Chess and its competitors. This is 9043% above median its historical median of 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, World Chess ranks #59 out of 2483 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is World Chess' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
World Chess' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 42.97% is 9043% above median its 10-year median of 0.47. Based on the distribution chart, World Chess ranks #59 out of 2483 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does World Chess' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, World Chess ranks #59 out of 2483 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places World Chess in the top 2% 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % for a Software company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Software industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on World Chess and its competitors. World Chess's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 42.97%, which is 9043% above median its own 10-year median of 0.47. 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 89.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 42.97%, which is 9043% above median its 10-year median of 0.47. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Chess (LSE:CHSS), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 42.97% as of Jul. 13, 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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