World Chess (STU:QZ9) Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.34 (As of Dec. 2025)

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STU:QZ9 World Chess PLC STU:QZ9
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What is World Chess Scaled Net Operating Assets?

World Chess STU:QZ9 +400.00% 20 Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.34 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:QZ9 with a GF Score™ of 20/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.03. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

World Chess's operating assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €3.32 Mil. World Chess's operating liabilities for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.90 Mil. World Chess's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was €4.16 Mil. Therefore, World Chess's scaled net operating assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.34.


World Chess Scaled Net Operating Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for World Chess's Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets Chart

World Chess Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Scaled Net Operating Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.89 0.47 0.64 0.56 0.22

World Chess Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Scaled Net Operating Assets Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.57 0.36 0.56 0.21 0.34

STU:QZ9 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Scaled Net Operating Assets Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where World Chess's Scaled Net Operating Assets falls into.


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World Chess Scaled Net Operating Assets Calculation

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

World Chess's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Operating Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )-Operating Liabilities (A: Dec. 2025 ))/Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )
=(3.315-1.898)/6.456
=0.22

where

Operating Assets(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=3.356 - 0.041
=3.315

Operating Liabilities(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1.898 - 0 - 0
=1.898

World Chess's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Operating Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )-Operating Liabilities (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(3.315-1.898)/4.159
=0.34

where

Operating Assets(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=3.356 - 0.041
=3.315

Operating Liabilities(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1.898 - 0 - 0
=1.898

* 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.

What does a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.34 mean?
World Chess (STU:QZ9) has a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.34 as of Dec. 2025. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on World Chess and its competitors.
Is World Chess' Scaled Net Operating Assets too high?
World Chess' current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.34. Overall, World Chess has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Chess' Scaled Net Operating Assets compare to CRM and SHOP?
World Chess' Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.34 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Scaled Net Operating Assets for a Software company?
A good Scaled Net Operating Assets depends on the Software industry context. However, Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets mean?
A high Scaled Net Operating Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on World Chess and its competitors. World Chess's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.34. 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?
World Chess (STU:QZ9) has a current Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.34. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.03, compared to a current price of €0.01 — trading 83.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.34. World Chess' overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Scaled Net Operating Assets calculated?
Scaled Net Operating Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For World Chess (STU:QZ9), the current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.34 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.

Is World Chess (STU:QZ9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Chess stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.01 is trading 83.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.03.

Key valuation signals for STU:QZ9:

  • Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.34
  • GF Value™: €0.03 vs. price of €0.01 (83.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 20/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:QZ9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


World Chess Business Description

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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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