World Chess PLC (CHSS) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, World Chess PLC (CHSS) has net assets worth GBX1.19 Million GBX (≈ $144.81 USD) as of June 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX4.16 Million ≈ $506.01 USD) and total liabilities (GBX2.97 Million ≈ $361.21 USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check CHSS asset liquidity ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX1.19 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 28.62% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 22.14 |
World Chess PLC - Net Assets Trend (2018–2024)
This chart illustrates how World Chess PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore total assets of World Chess PLC for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for World Chess PLC (2018–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of World Chess PLC from 2018 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see World Chess PLC stock valuation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | GBX950.77K ≈ $115.68 |
-5.65% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX1.01 Million ≈ $122.61 |
-13.38% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX1.16 Million ≈ $141.56 |
-56.01% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX2.64 Million ≈ $321.81 |
+175.42% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX-3.51 Million ≈ $-426.67 |
-818.35% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX-381.85K ≈ $-46.46 |
-47.41% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX-259.04K ≈ $-31.52 |
-- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to World Chess PLC's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 1006962200.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | GBX78.52K | 8.26% |
| Other Components | GBX14.84 Million | 1561.06% |
| Total Equity | GBX950.77K | 100.00% |
World Chess PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of World Chess PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Gfinity PLC
LSE:GFIN
|
$35.14K |
|
Red Capital PLC
LSE:REDC
|
$35.28K |
|
Anglesey Mining
LSE:AYM
|
$35.88K |
|
XIGEM TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
F:VZ6
|
$37.46K |
|
Mobile Max-M
TA:MBMX
|
$34.59K |
|
Alina Holdings PLC
LSE:ALNA
|
$34.52K |
|
CULLINAN METALS CORP.
F:7KO
|
$34.16K |
|
Getech Group
LSE:GTC
|
$33.86K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in World Chess PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 2,516,461 to 950,770, a change of -1,565,691 (-62.2%).
- Net loss of 3,795,146 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 2,229,455.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-3.80 Million | -399.17% |
| Other Changes | GBX2.23 Million | +234.49% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -62.22% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares World Chess PLC's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 235.56x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-31 | GBX0.00 | GBX0.33 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX0.00 | GBX0.33 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX-0.01 | GBX0.33 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX0.00 | GBX0.33 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX0.00 | GBX0.33 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX0.00 | GBX0.33 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX0.00 | GBX0.33 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently World Chess PLC utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -399.17%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -155.91%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.38x
- • Equity Multiplier: 6.79x
- Recent ROE (-399.17%) is below the historical average (-84.36%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0.00% | -123.70% | 0.86x | 0.00x | GBX-3.89 Million |
| 2019 | 0.00% | -2.56% | 1.07x | 0.00x | GBX-76.37K |
| 2020 | 0.00% | -125.58% | 0.57x | 0.00x | GBX-2.81 Million |
| 2021 | 206.42% | 169.74% | 0.42x | 2.89x | GBX5.20 Million |
| 2022 | -211.59% | -88.04% | 0.47x | 5.10x | GBX-2.58 Million |
| 2023 | -186.18% | -199.75% | 0.39x | 2.39x | GBX-4.94 Million |
| 2024 | -399.17% | -155.91% | 0.38x | 6.79x | GBX-3.89 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares World Chess PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Software - Application industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Software - Application
- Average net assets among peers: $18,614,840
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 1.20%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Chess PLC (CHSS) | GBX1.19 Million | 0.00% | 2.49x | $35.11K |
| Accesso Technology Group PLC (ACSO) | $19.82 Million | 20.40% | 0.08x | $1.23 Million |
| AdvancedAdvT Ltd (ADVT) | $121.66 Million | -6.34% | 0.01x | $2.64 Million |
| AIQ Ltd (AIQ) | $685.74K | -174.25% | 0.61x | $51.22K |
| Alfa Financial Software Holdings PLC (ALFA) | $43.40 Million | 44.24% | 0.94x | $5.45 Million |
| Altitude Group Plc (ALT) | $4.98 Million | 10.13% | 0.78x | $192.30K |
| Anemoi International Ltd (AMOI) | $3.54 Million | -13.07% | 0.07x | $28.66K |
| ActiveOps PLC (AOM) | $10.51 Million | 85.55% | 1.80x | $1.76 Million |
| Aptitude Software Group PLC (APTD) | $14.56 Million | 23.98% | 1.52x | $1.52 Million |
| Arcontech Group Plc (ARC) | $5.70 Million | 21.35% | 0.41x | $126.10K |
| Auction Technology Group PLC (ATG) | $-38.71 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $5.12 Million |
About World Chess PLC
World Chess PLC, through its subsidiaries, engages in the commercial offering of chess related activities in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Europe. It organizes tournaments and matches; operates FIDE Online Arena, the official online gaming platform of International Chess Federation and other sports; engages in lifestyle and social activities; and provides merchandises related to ches… Read more