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AO WorldCHIX:AOL +0.10%74 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.27 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 13.48. GuruFocus rates CHIX:AOL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 945 Retail - Cyclical companies, AO World ranks better than 67.09% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, AO World's enterprise value is £525 Mil.
AO World's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £84 Mil. Therefore, AO World's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for AO World's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:AOl'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -473.3 Med: 13.48 Max: 6186.18
Current: 6.28
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of AO World was 6186.18. The lowest was -473.30. And the median was 13.48.
CHIX:AOl's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 67.09% of 945
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.95
vs CHIX:AOl: 6.28
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
AO World's share price for today is £0.972.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. AO World's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.061.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for AO World's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
CHIX:AOL vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, AO World's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AO World's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AO World's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
AO World's current Enterprise Value is £525 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. AO World's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £84 Mil.
* 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 (CHIX:AOL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.27 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on AO World. This is 53% below median its historical median of 13.48. According to the industry distribution chart, AO World ranks #311 out of 945 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is AO World's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
AO World's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.27 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 13.48. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95. AO World's value of 6.27 is 29.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AO World ranks #311 out of 945 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AO World has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AO World's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, AO World ranks #311 out of 945 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts AO World in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95. AO World's value of 6.27 is 29.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.48 vs. the industry median of 8.95, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.95, based on 945 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AO World's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.27 is 29.9% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on AO World. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AO World's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.27, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 13.48. 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 (CHIX:AOL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.14, compared to a current price of £0.97 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.27, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 13.48 and 29.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.95. AO World's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AO World (CHIX:AOL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.27 as of Aug. 05, 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 (CHIX:AOL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AO World stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.97 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.14.
GuruFocus considers AO World to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:AOL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.27 (53% below median its 10-year median of 13.48)
GF Value™: £1.14 vs. price of £0.97 (14.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#311 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:AOL 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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