World Chess (LSE:CHSS) Net Margin %: -161.60% (As of Dec. 2025)


What is World Chess Net Margin %?

World Chess LSE:CHSS Net Margin % is -161.60% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,825 Software companies, World Chess ranks worse than 91.19% on this metric.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. World Chess's Net Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-1.35 Mil. World Chess's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.84 Mil. Therefore, World Chess's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -161.60%.

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

LSE:CHSS' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -208.42   Med: -124.65   Max: 169.74
Current: -180.15

LSE:CHSS's Net Margin % is ranked worse than
91.19% of 2825 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.54 vs LSE:CHSS: -180.15

World Chess  (LSE:CHSS) Net Margin % Explanation

Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.

But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.

World Chess Net Margin % Related Terms

World Chess Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for World Chess's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % Chart

World Chess Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 169.74 -88.03 -199.80 -208.42 -180.34

World Chess Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -210.45 -153.35 -319.64 -197.15 -161.60

LSE:CHSS vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Net Margin % Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where World Chess's Net Margin % falls into.


World Chess Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

World Chess's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-3.201/1.775
=-180.34 %

World Chess's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1.351/0.836
=-161.60 %

* 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 Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of -161.60% mean?
World Chess (LSE:CHSS) has a Net Margin % of -161.60% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on World Chess and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, World Chess ranks #2576 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 91.2%.
Is World Chess' Net Margin % too high?
World Chess' current Net Margin % is -161.60%. Based on the distribution chart, World Chess ranks #2576 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does World Chess' Net Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, World Chess ranks #2576 out of 2825 companies for Net Margin %. This places World Chess in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.54. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Software company?
The median Net Margin % among Software companies is 2.54, based on 2,825 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on World Chess and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Chess's current Net Margin % is -161.60%. 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 Net Margin % is -161.60%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Chess (LSE:CHSS), the current Net Margin % is -161.60% 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

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.