Ao World

LSE:AO UK Specialty Retail
Market Cap
$6.13 Million
GBX50.36 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#41752 Global
#616 in UK
Share Price
GBX90.30
Change (1 day)
-0.33%
52-Week Range
GBX83.40 - GBX113.20
All Time High
GBX433.50
About

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 (AO) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of September 2025: GBX477.90 Million GBX

Based on the latest financial reports, Ao World (AO) holds total assets worth GBX477.90 Million GBX as of September 2025.

Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments.

Ao World - Total Assets Trend (2010–2025)

This chart illustrates how Ao World’s total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total assets.

Ao World - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (March 2025)

Ao World's total assets of GBX477.90 Million consist of 51.2% current assets and 48.8% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (GBX) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents GBX0.00 6.4%
Accounts Receivable GBX102.60 Million 24.1%
Inventory GBX88.50 Million 20.8%
Property, Plant & Equipment GBX0.00 0.0%
Intangible Assets GBX13.10 Million 3.1%
Goodwill GBX25.60 Million 6.0%

Asset Composition Trend (2010–2025)

This chart illustrates how Ao World's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: Ao World's current assets represent 51.2% of total assets in 2025, an increase from 44.2% in 2010.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 6.4% of total assets in 2025, down from 13.9% in 2010.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 9.0% of total assets, a decrease from 40.0% in 2010.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is accounts receivable at 24.1% of total assets.

Ao World Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of Ao World based on total assets are shown below.

Company Country Total Assets
Beijing Sanfo Outdoor Products Co Ltd
SHE:002780
China CN¥1.16 Billion
Ls Networks
KO:000680
Korea ₩10.50 Trillion
Suning Commerce Group Co Ltd
SHE:002024
China CN¥114.75 Billion
Haining China Leather Market Co Ltd
SHE:002344
China CN¥12.96 Billion
Zhejiang Aishida Electric Co Ltd
SHE:002403
China CN¥4.75 Billion
Shenzhen Aisidi Co Ltd
SHE:002416
China CN¥12.81 Billion
Monami
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Korea ₩183.92 Billion
Hotel Shilla Co Ltd
KO:008775
Korea ₩3.59 Trillion

Ao World - Asset Efficiency Metrics

Asset efficiency metrics measure how effectively a company uses its assets to generate revenue and profits. These indicators help investors evaluate management's ability to deploy capital efficiently.

Asset Turnover Ratio

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate sales

Historical Range: 2.33 - 3.57

Strong asset utilization - Ao World generates 2.67x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: -5.54% - 5.59%

Moderate ROA - For every $100 in assets, Ao World generates $ 2.46 in net profit.

Ao World - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric Current 1 Year Ago 5 Years Ago
Current Ratio 1.02 0.95 0.85
Quick Ratio 0.70 0.60 0.62
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00
Working Capital GBX6.60 Million GBX -13.20 Million GBX -61.10 Million

Ao World - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Ao World's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio 3.67
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 0.00
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) -3.4%
Total Assets GBX426.60 Million
Market Capitalization $69.63K USD

Valuation Analysis

Below Book Valuation: The market values Ao World's assets below their book value (0.00 x), which may indicate investor concerns about asset quality or future growth.

Slight Asset Contraction: Ao World's assets decreased by 3.4% over the past year, which may reflect streamlining or optimization of resources.

Annual Total Assets for Ao World (2010–2025)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Ao World from 2010 to 2025.

Year Total Assets Change
2025-03-31 GBX426.60 Million -3.44%
2024-03-31 GBX441.80 Million -4.02%
2023-03-31 GBX460.30 Million -16.19%
2022-03-31 GBX549.20 Million -10.80%
2021-03-31 GBX615.70 Million +37.13%
2020-03-31 GBX449.00 Million +18.53%
2019-03-31 GBX378.80 Million +46.31%
2018-03-31 GBX258.90 Million +27.54%
2017-03-31 GBX203.00 Million +20.91%
2016-03-31 GBX167.90 Million +9.71%
2015-03-31 GBX153.04 Million +18.90%
2014-03-31 GBX128.71 Million +87.36%
2013-03-31 GBX68.70 Million +51.89%
2012-03-31 GBX45.23 Million +22.41%
2011-03-31 GBX36.95 Million +23.80%
2010-03-31 GBX29.84 Million --