Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3) Beta: 0.0122 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


LSE:OAP3 Octopus Apollo VCT PLC LSE:OAP3
34 GF Score
Price £0.46
GF Value £0.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Octopus Apollo VCT Beta?

Octopus Apollo VCT LSE:OAP3 34 Beta is 0.0122 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:OAP3 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), Octopus Apollo VCT's Beta is 0.0122.


Octopus Apollo VCT  (LSE:OAP3) Beta Explanation

Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)


Octopus Apollo VCT Beta Related Terms


Octopus Apollo VCT Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Octopus Apollo VCT's Beta 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.

Octopus Apollo VCT Beta Chart

Octopus Apollo VCT Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Beta
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Octopus Apollo VCT Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:OAP3 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beta Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Octopus Apollo VCT's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta 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.


Octopus Apollo VCT Beta vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Octopus Apollo VCT's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Octopus Apollo VCT's Beta falls into.


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Octopus Apollo VCT Beta Calculation

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of 0.0122 mean?
Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3) has a Beta of 0.0122 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Octopus Apollo VCT and its competitors.
Is Octopus Apollo VCT's Beta too high?
Octopus Apollo VCT's current Beta is 0.0122. Overall, Octopus Apollo VCT has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Octopus Apollo VCT's Beta compare to BLK and BX?
Octopus Apollo VCT's Beta of 0.0122 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for an Asset Management company?
A good Beta depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Beta 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 Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Octopus Apollo VCT and its competitors. Octopus Apollo VCT's current Beta is 0.0122. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Octopus Apollo VCT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.21, compared to a current price of £0.46 — trading 117.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.0122. Octopus Apollo VCT's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3), the current Beta is 0.0122 as of Jun. 25, 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 Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Octopus Apollo VCT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.46 is trading 117.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.21. GuruFocus considers Octopus Apollo VCT to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:OAP3:

  • Beta: 0.0122
  • GF Value™: £0.21 vs. price of £0.46 (117.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:OAP3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Octopus Apollo VCT Business Description

Address 33 Holborn, 6th Floor, London, GBR, EC1N 2HT
Octopus Apollo VCT PLC is a venture capital trust company based in the United Kingdom. The company aims to provide shareholders with attractive tax-free dividends and long-term capital growth by investing in a diverse portfolio of predominantly unquoted companies. The company's portfolio of investments comprises of various unquoted investment instruments, including ordinary and preference shares, loan stocks and convertible securities, to achieve an appropriate balance of income and capital growth. It holds a diversified portfolio by investing in a broad range of industry sectors.
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