AO World plc
AO World plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the online retailing of domestic appliances and ancillary services in the United Kingdom and Germany. It retails fridges and freezers, laundry products, and dishwashers, as well as smart tech, computing, and TV and entertainment products through its e-commerce platforms. The company also engages in the production of content, including image… Read more
AO World plc (81A) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: €156.10 Million EUR
Based on the latest financial reports, AO World plc (81A) has net assets worth €156.10 Million EUR as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€477.90 Million) and total liabilities (€321.80 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €156.10 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 32.66% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 8.65% |
| 5-Year Change | 49.9% |
| 10-Year Change | 204.85% |
| Growth Volatility | 33.48 |
AO World plc - Net Assets Trend (2014–2025)
This chart illustrates how AO World plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for AO World plc (2014–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of AO World plc from 2014 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | €144.50 Million | +4.86% |
| 2024-03-31 | €137.80 Million | +30.37% |
| 2023-03-31 | €105.70 Million | +45.99% |
| 2022-03-31 | €72.40 Million | -24.90% |
| 2021-03-31 | €96.40 Million | +20.95% |
| 2020-03-31 | €79.70 Million | -7.97% |
| 2019-03-31 | €86.60 Million | +8.79% |
| 2018-03-31 | €79.60 Million | +96.54% |
| 2017-03-31 | €40.50 Million | -14.56% |
| 2016-03-31 | €47.40 Million | -19.11% |
| 2015-03-31 | €58.60 Million | +0.97% |
| 2014-03-31 | €58.04 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to AO World plc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 2062600000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other Components | €167.30 Million | 115.78% |
| Total Equity | €144.50 Million | 100.00% |
AO World plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of AO World plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
UTAH MED. PRODS DL-01
F:UTM
|
$155.19 Million |
|
Rongcheer Industrial Technology (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. A
SHE:301360
|
$155.21 Million |
|
Electromed Inc
NYSE MKT:ELMD
|
$155.30 Million |
|
Komplett Bank ASA
F:KBN
|
$155.32 Million |
|
Newbury Street II Acquisition Corp Unit
NASDAQ:NTWOU
|
$155.05 Million |
|
Beijing Jiaman Dress Co. Ltd. A
SHE:301276
|
$155.01 Million |
|
Fujian South Highway Machinery Co. Ltd. A
SHG:603280
|
$154.99 Million |
|
Trivago NV
NASDAQ:TRVG
|
$154.87 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in AO World plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 137,800,000 to 144,500,000, a change of 6,700,000 (4.9%).
- Net income of 10,500,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Other factors increased equity by 7,200,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €10.50 Million | +7.27% |
| Other Changes | €7.20 Million | +4.98% |
| Total Change | €- | 4.86% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares AO World plc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 3.94x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 9.98x to 3.94x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-31 | €0.10 | €1.00 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | €0.18 | €1.00 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | €0.19 | €1.00 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | €0.17 | €1.00 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | €0.20 | €1.00 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | €0.15 | €1.00 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | €0.18 | €1.00 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | €0.24 | €1.00 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | €0.25 | €1.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently AO World plc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 7.27%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.92%
- • Asset Turnover: 2.67x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.95x
- Recent ROE (7.27%) is above the historical average (-6.98%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | -16.49% | -2.49% | 2.99x | 2.22x | €-15.38 Million |
| 2015 | -4.27% | -0.52% | 3.11x | 2.61x | €-8.36 Million |
| 2016 | -12.42% | -1.00% | 3.57x | 3.48x | €-10.83 Million |
| 2017 | -15.64% | -0.94% | 3.45x | 4.81x | €-10.82 Million |
| 2018 | -16.50% | -1.68% | 3.08x | 3.19x | €-21.52 Million |
| 2019 | -20.00% | -1.94% | 2.38x | 4.33x | €-26.25 Million |
| 2020 | 2.11% | 0.16% | 2.33x | 5.56x | €-6.37 Million |
| 2021 | 18.12% | 1.07% | 2.70x | 6.30x | €7.93 Million |
| 2022 | -41.42% | -1.95% | 2.84x | 7.48x | €-37.74 Million |
| 2023 | -2.46% | -0.23% | 2.47x | 4.35x | €-13.17 Million |
| 2024 | 17.92% | 2.38% | 2.35x | 3.21x | €10.92 Million |
| 2025 | 7.27% | 0.92% | 2.67x | 2.95x | €-3.95 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares AO World plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Retail industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Retail
- Average net assets among peers: $17,546,805,309
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 1.29%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO World plc (81A) | €156.10 Million | -16.49% | 2.06x | $155.05 Million |
| Bic Camera Inc (1U3) | $145.59 Billion | 9.28% | 1.41x | $821.82 Million |
| Jumbo SA (5JB) | $1.33 Billion | 22.82% | 0.22x | $2.62 Billion |
| Dusk Group Limited (6EA) | $36.46 Million | 50.69% | 1.42x | $24.30 Million |
| Brüder Mannesmann Aktiengesellschaft (BMM) | $1.62 Million | -69.46% | 26.47x | $3.29 Million |
| Shenzhen Pagoda Industrial (Group) Corporation Limited (D0V) | $2.81 Billion | -13.74% | 1.78x | $165.11 Million |
| Dunelm Group plc (DFQ) | $178.30 Million | 96.02% | 3.14x | $1.69 Billion |
| Douglas AG (DOU) | $941.20 Million | 18.64% | 3.99x | $348.66 Million |
| Beijing Jingkelong Company Limited (G2M) | $1.62 Billion | -9.91% | 3.30x | $5.61 Million |
| istyle Inc (IY5) | $5.41 Billion | -92.74% | 3.46x | $165.32 Million |