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AO WorldSTU:81A +0.97%77 Market Cap is €603 Mil as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:81A with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,145 Retail - Cyclical companies, AO World ranks better than 72.84% on this metric.
Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). AO World's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.945. AO World's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 560 Mil. Therefore, AO World's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €529 Mil.
AO World's quarterly market cap
increased
from Mar. 2025 (€649 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (€649 Mil) but then
declined
from Sep. 2025 (€649 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€529 Mil).
AO World's annual market cap
declined
from Mar. 2024 (€660 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (€649 Mil) and
declined
from Mar. 2025 (€649 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€529 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. AO World's Enterprise Value for Today is €583 Mil.
AO World (STU:81A) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
AO World Market Cap Related Terms
AO World Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AO World's Market Cap 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.
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, AO World's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AO World's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AO World's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
AO World's Market Cap for the fiscal year that 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.
AO World (STU:81A) has a Market Cap of €603 Mil as of Jul. 26, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on AO World and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AO World ranks #311 out of 1145 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is AO World's Market Cap too high?
AO World's current Market Cap is €603 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, AO World ranks #311 out of 1145 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AO World has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AO World's Market Cap compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, AO World ranks #311 out of 1145 companies for Market Cap. This puts AO World in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Market Cap is 144.96. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Market Cap among Retail - Cyclical companies is 144.96, based on 1,145 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on AO World and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Market Cap is 144.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AO World's current Market Cap is €603 Mil. 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 (STU:81A) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.30, compared to a current price of €1.04 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is €603 Mil. AO World's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AO World (STU:81A), the current Market Cap is €603 Mil 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 (STU:81A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AO World stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.04 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.30.
GuruFocus considers AO World to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:81A:
Market Cap: €603 Mil
GF Value™: €1.30 vs. price of €1.04 (20% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:81A 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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