World Chess (LSE:CHSS) ROCE %: -80.63% (As of Dec. 2025)


What is World Chess ROCE %?

World Chess LSE:CHSS ROCE % is -80.63% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. World Chess's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -80.63%.

World Chess  (LSE:CHSS) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

World Chess ROCE % Related Terms

World Chess ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for World Chess's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

World Chess Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1,047.07 -92.87 -134.61 -87.23 -146.99

World Chess Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -101.52 -113.56 -88.20 -210.98 -80.63

World Chess ROCE % Calculation

World Chess's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-2.329/( ( (5.347 - 3.456) + (2.936 - 1.658) )/ 2 )
=-2.329/( (1.891+1.278)/ 2 )
=-2.329/1.5845
=-146.99 %

World Chess's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1.082/( ( (3.535 - 2.129) + (2.936 - 1.658) )/ 2 )
=-1.082/( ( 1.406 + 1.278 )/ 2 )
=-1.082/1.342
=-80.63 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -80.63% mean?
World Chess (LSE:CHSS) has a ROCE % of -80.63% as of Dec. 2025.
Is World Chess' ROCE % too high?
World Chess' current ROCE % is -80.63%.
How does World Chess' ROCE % compare to CRM and SHOP?
World Chess' ROCE % of -80.63% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.27. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.27, based on 2,711 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Chess's current ROCE % is -80.63%. 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 ROCE % is -80.63%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Chess (LSE:CHSS), the current ROCE % is -80.63% 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.