AOWDF (AO World) Days Inventory: 31.12 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


AOWDF AO World PLC AOWDF
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GF Value $2.71
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What is AO World Days Inventory?

AO World AOWDF 46 Days Inventory is 31.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 32.65. 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 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, AO World ranks better than 84.82% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). AO World's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $117 Mil. AO World's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $684 Mil. Hence, AO World's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.12.

The historical rank and industry rank for AO World's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

AOWDF' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.14   Med: 32.65   Max: 39.08
Current: 33.57

During the past 13 years, AO World's highest Days Inventory was 39.08. The lowest was 25.14. And the median was 32.65.

AOWDF's Days Inventory is ranked better than
84.82% of 1087 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 104.57 vs AOWDF: 33.57

AO World's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (35.25) to Mar. 2026 (31.12).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. AO World's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.86.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. AO World's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13.


AO World  (OTCPK:AOWDF) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

AO World's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

AO World's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


AO World Days Inventory Related Terms


AO World Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AO World's Days Inventory 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.

AO World Days Inventory Chart

AO World Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 40.30 36.16 34.23 35.31 33.25

AO World Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 31.20 39.83 35.25 35.63 31.12

AOWDF vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, AO World's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where AO World's Days Inventory falls into.


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AO World Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

AO World's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (114.341 + 116.533) / 2 ) / 1267.2*365
=115.437 / 1267.2*365
=33.25

AO World's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (116.622 + 116.533) / 2 ) / 683.6*365 / 2
=116.5775 / 683.6*365 / 2
=31.12

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 31.12 mean?
AO World (AOWDF) has a Days Inventory of 31.12 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on AO World and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.65. Over the past decade, AO World's Days Inventory has ranged from 25.14 to 39.08. According to the industry distribution chart, AO World ranks #165 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is AO World's Days Inventory too high?
AO World's current Days Inventory of 31.12 is near median its 10-year median of 32.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.14 to a high of 39.08. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 104.57. AO World's value of 31.12 is 70.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AO World ranks #165 out of 1087 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 Days Inventory compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, AO World ranks #165 out of 1087 companies for Days Inventory. This places AO World in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 104.57. AO World's value of 31.12 is 70.2% below this benchmark. Historically, AO World's own Days Inventory has ranged from 25.14 to 39.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.65 vs. the industry median of 104.57, AO World has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 104.57, based on 1,087 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AO World's current Days Inventory of 31.12 is 70.2% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on AO World and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 104.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AO World's current Days Inventory is 31.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.65. 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 Days Inventory is 31.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.65 and 70.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 104.57. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AO World (AOWDF), the current Days Inventory is 31.12 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:

  • Days Inventory: 31.12 (near median its 10-year median of 32.65)
  • GF Value™: $2.71 vs. price of $1.23 (54.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 70.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#165 of 1087)

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AO World Business Description

Other Exchanges AOl:UKAO.:UK81A:Germany
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.
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