AO World (STU:81A) Short Interest

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STU:81A AO World PLC STU:81A
77 GF Score
Price €1.04
GF Value €1.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is AO World Short Interest?

Short Interest can be expressed as a percentage by dividing the number of shares sold short by the total number of outstanding shares.

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STU:81A vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Short Interest Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, AO World's Short Interest, along with its competitors' market caps and Short Interest 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.

AO World Short Interest vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AO World's Short Interest distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AO World's Short Interest falls into.


STU:81A
77GF Score
AO World PLC STU:81A
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Is AO World (STU:81A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AO World stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.04 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.30. GuruFocus considers AO World to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:81A:

  • Short Interest:
  • GF Value™: €1.30 vs. price of €1.04 (20% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:81A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

AO World Business Description

Other Exchanges AOl:UKAO.:UK
Address 5A The Parklands, AO Park, Lostock, Bolton, GBR, BL6 4SD
AO World PLC is a European retailer that specializes in electrical products. The company's primary markets include essential domestic appliances, small domestic appliances, and audiovisual equipment. Within the domestic appliances category, AO collaborates with suppliers such as Fisher & Paykel, Daewoo, and Amica. The small domestic appliances segment encompasses a variety of appliances including food preparation appliances, kitchen appliances, and floorcare devices. Additionally, the company offers ancillary services to customers in the UK. AO's main geographical markets are the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands.
77GF Score

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€1.04
Price
€1.30
GF Value