Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. AO World's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 560 Mil.
AO World's quarterly shares outstanding
declined
from Sep. 2025 (565 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (560 Mil).
It means AO Worldbought back shares from Sep. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
AO World's annual shares outstanding
declined
from Mar. 2025 (569 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (560 Mil).
It means AO Worldbought back shares from Mar. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
AO World (OTCPK:AOWDF) Shares Outstanding (EOP) Explanation
A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.
Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.
Be Aware
Warren Buffett looks for consistency and upward long term trend. Because of share repurchase it is possible for net earnings trend to differ from EPS trend. He preferred net income over EPS. The companies with durable competitive advantage companies report higher % net earnings to total revenues.
Important: If a company is showing net earnings history greater than 20% on total revenues, it is probably benefiting from a long term competitive advantage.
If net earnings is less than 10%, likely to be in a highly competitive business.
AO World Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
AO World Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AO World's Shares Outstanding (EOP) 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.
AOWDF vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, AO World's Shares Outstanding (EOP), along with its competitors' market caps and Shares Outstanding (EOP) 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 Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AO World's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AO World's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.
Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.
What does a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 560 Mil mean?
AO World (AOWDF) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 560 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on AO World and its competitors.
Is AO World's Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
AO World's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 560 Mil. Overall, AO World has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AO World's Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to CASY and WSM?
AO World's Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 560 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (EOP) for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (EOP) 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 Shares Outstanding (EOP) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (EOP) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on AO World and its competitors. AO World's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 560 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AO World stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AO World (AOWDF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.71, compared to a current price of $1.23 — trading 54.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 560 Mil. AO World's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (EOP) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (EOP) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AO World (AOWDF), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 560 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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 AO World (AOWDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AO World stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.23 is trading 54.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.71.
GuruFocus considers AO World to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AOWDF:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 560 Mil
GF Value™: $2.71 vs. price of $1.23 (54.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AOWDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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.
46GF Score
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