AO World (CHIX:AOL) Institutional Ownership: 9.44% (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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CHIX:AOL AO World PLC CHIX:AOL
72 GF Score
Price £0.93
GF Value £1.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is AO World Institutional Ownership?

AO World CHIX:AOL +0.87% 72 Institutional Ownership is 9.44% as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:AOL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, AO World's institutional ownership is 9.44%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, AO World's Insider Ownership is 0.00%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, AO World's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 0.00%.

AO World Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AO World's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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AO World Institutional Ownership Chart

AO World Historical Data

The historical data trend for AO World can be seen below:

2025-08-31 2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 8.87 8.87 8.90 9.30 9.65 9.55 9.53 9.43 9.46 9.44
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AO World Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 9.44% mean?
AO World (CHIX:AOL) has a Institutional Ownership of 9.44% as of Jul. 26, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on AO World and its competitors.
Is AO World's Institutional Ownership too high?
AO World's current Institutional Ownership is 9.44%. Overall, AO World has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AO World's Institutional Ownership compare to CASY and WSM?
AO World's Institutional Ownership of 9.44% 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 Institutional Ownership for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on AO World and its competitors. AO World's current Institutional Ownership is 9.44%. 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 (CHIX:AOL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.16, compared to a current price of £0.93 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 9.44%. AO World's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AO World (CHIX:AOL), the current Institutional Ownership is 9.44% as of Jul. 26, 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 £0.93 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.16. GuruFocus considers AO World to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:AOL:

  • Institutional Ownership: 9.44%
  • GF Value™: £1.16 vs. price of £0.93 (20.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges AO.: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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