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World ChessLSE:CHSS +7.69% Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -572.46% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,892 Software companies, World Chess ranks worse than 95.99% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. World Chess's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £-2.70 Mil. World Chess's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.47 Mil. Therefore, World Chess's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -572.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for World Chess's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CHSS'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -276.96 Med: -138.27 Max: 174.2
Current: -276.96
During the past 8 years, World Chess's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 174.20%. The lowest was -276.96%. And the median was -138.27%.
LSE:CHSS's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 95.99% of 2892
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.07
vs LSE:CHSS: -276.96
World Chess (LSE:CHSS) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
World Chess Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
World Chess Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for World Chess's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, World Chess's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, World Chess's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Chess's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -572.46% mean?
World Chess (LSE:CHSS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -572.46% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on World Chess and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, World Chess ranks #2776 out of 2892 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 96%.
Is World Chess' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
World Chess' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -572.46%. Based on the distribution chart, World Chess ranks #2776 out of 2892 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does World Chess' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, World Chess ranks #2776 out of 2892 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places World Chess in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.07. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Software company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Software companies is 2.07, based on 2,892 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on World Chess and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Chess's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -572.46%. 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 88.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -572.46%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Chess (LSE:CHSS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -572.46% 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 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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