AO WorldAOWDF 46 EBITDA Margin % is 7.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 161% above its 10-year median of 2.75. 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 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, AO World ranks worse than 54% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. AO World's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $65 Mil. AO World's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $908 Mil. Therefore, AO World's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.18%.
AO World (OTCPK:AOWDF) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
AO World EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
AO World EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AO World's EBITDA Margin % 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: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, AO World's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AO World's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AO World's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 7.18% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on AO World and its competitors. This is 161% above median its historical median of 2.75. According to the industry distribution chart, AO World ranks #607 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is AO World's EBITDA Margin % too high?
AO World's current EBITDA Margin % of 7.18% is 161% above median its 10-year median of 2.75. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.50. AO World's value of 7.18% is 4.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AO World ranks #607 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EBITDA Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, AO World ranks #607 out of 1124 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places AO World in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.50. AO World's value of 7.18% is 4.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.75 vs. the industry median of 7.50, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.50, based on 1,124 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AO World's current EBITDA Margin % of 7.18% is 4.3% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on AO World and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AO World's current EBITDA Margin % is 7.18%, which is 161% above median its own 10-year median of 2.75. 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 EBITDA Margin % is 7.18%, which is 161% above median its 10-year median of 2.75 and 4.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.50. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AO World (AOWDF), the current EBITDA Margin % is 7.18% 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:
EBITDA Margin %: 7.18% (161% above median its 10-year median of 2.75)
GF Value™: $2.71 vs. price of $1.23 (54.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#607 of 1124)
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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