AOWDF (AO World) ROCE %: 30.20% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is AO World ROCE %?

AO World AOWDF 46 ROCE % is 30.20% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. AO World's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.20%.

AO World (OTCPK:AOWDF) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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AO World ROCE % Historical Data

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-3.09

7.71

20.99

12.30

25.41

AO World Semi-Annual Data
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AO World ROCE % Calculation

AO World's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Mar. 2026 )		(A: Mar. 2025 )		(A: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Mar. 2026 )		(A: Mar. 2025 )		(A: Mar. 2026 )
	=	72.4	/	( ( (551.034 - 293.928)	+	(647.2 - 334.533) )	/ 2 )
	=	72.4	/	( (257.106	+	312.667)	/ 2 )
	=	72.4	/	284.8865
	=	25.41 %

AO World's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Sep. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Sep. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	90.4	/	( ( (645.811 - 359.73)	+	(647.2 - 334.533) )	/ 2 )
	=	90.4	/	( ( 286.081	+	312.667 )	/ 2 )
	=	90.4	/	299.374
	=	30.20 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 30.20% mean?

AO World (AOWDF) has a ROCE % of 30.20% as of Mar. 2026.

Is AO World's ROCE % too high?

AO World's current ROCE % is 30.20%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROCE % is 7.60. AO World's value of 30.20% is 297.6% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to CASY and WSM?

AO World's ROCE % of 30.20% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.60. AO World's value of 30.20% is 297.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for a Retail - Cyclical company?

The median ROCE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.60, based on 1,112 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AO World's current ROCE % of 30.20% is 297.6% above 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROCE % is 7.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AO World's current ROCE % is 30.20%. 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 ROCE % is 30.20% and 297.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.60. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AO World (AOWDF), the current ROCE % is 30.20% 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:

ROCE %: 30.20%
GF Value™: $2.71 vs. price of $1.23 (54.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 46/100 with 1 warning sign
Industry Position: 297.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median

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AO World Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Retail - Cyclical

Comparable Companies LSE:HFD LSE:SMWH LSE:DFS LSE:MOON LSE:CARD LSE:PETS LSE:IGR LSE:PROC LSE:MRK LSE:WRKS TSX:ATD CASY WSM DKS ULTA BBY TSCO SHSE:601888 ADX:ADNOCDIST TPE:3045

Other Exchanges AOl:UK AO.:UK 81A:Germany

Address 5A The Parklands, AO Park, Lostock, Bolton, GBR, BL6 4SD

Website https://www.ao.com

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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