AO WorldAOWDF 46 Buyback Yield % is 2.44 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates AOWDF with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.71 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 413 Retail - Cyclical companies, AO World ranks better than 81.6% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for AO World's Buyback Yield % 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: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, AO World's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AO World's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AO World's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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.
AO World (AOWDF) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.44 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on AO World and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AO World ranks #76 out of 413 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is AO World's Buyback Yield % too high?
AO World's current Buyback Yield % is 2.44. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.13. AO World's value of 2.44 is 1776.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AO World ranks #76 out of 413 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Buyback Yield % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, AO World ranks #76 out of 413 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places AO World in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.13. AO World's value of 2.44 is 1776.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.13, based on 413 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AO World's current Buyback Yield % of 2.44 is 1776.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on AO World and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AO World's current Buyback Yield % is 2.44. 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 Buyback Yield % is 2.44 and 1776.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.13. 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 Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AO World (AOWDF), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.44 as of Jul. 02, 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:
Buyback Yield %: 2.44
GF Value™: $2.71 vs. price of $1.23 (54.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1776.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#76 of 413)
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.
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