Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3) Cash per Share: £0.02 (As of Jan. 2026)

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What is Octopus Apollo VCT Cash per Share?

Octopus Apollo VCT LSE:OAP3 37 Cash per Share is £0.02 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:OAP3 with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Cash per Share is calculated as Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Octopus Apollo VCT's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.02.


Octopus Apollo VCT  (LSE:OAP3) Cash per Share Explanation

Cash per Share represents the liquidity of a compant's assets. A high level of Cash per Share suggests that there's enough money on hand for a company to cover any emergencies and that the company has adequate money to reinvest its business or pay dividends to investors. However, if the ratio is too high, it can also suggeust the inefficiency of management for not making a full usage of the cash.


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Octopus Apollo VCT Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Octopus Apollo VCT's Cash per Share 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 Cash per Share Chart

Octopus Apollo VCT Annual Data
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Octopus Apollo VCT Semi-Annual Data
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Octopus Apollo VCT Cash per Share Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's available cash, including easy to liquidate short-term investment, to its total number of shares outstanding. The result indicates the percentage of a company's share price that is available to spend on company's activities, such as strengthening the business, paying down the debt and making dividend payment to shareholders. It's a reliable indicator of a company's financial health.

Octopus Apollo VCT's Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=16.732/1,102.65
=0.02

Octopus Apollo VCT's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=16.732/1,102.65
=0.02

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash per Share →
What does a Cash per Share of £0.02 mean?
Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3) has a Cash per Share of £0.02 as of Jan. 2026. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Octopus Apollo VCT and its competitors.
Is Octopus Apollo VCT's Cash per Share too high?
Octopus Apollo VCT's current Cash per Share is £0.02. Overall, Octopus Apollo VCT has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Octopus Apollo VCT's Cash per Share compare to BLK and BX?
Octopus Apollo VCT's Cash per Share of £0.02 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 Cash per Share for an Asset Management company?
A good Cash per Share depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Cash per Share 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 Cash per Share mean?
A high Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Octopus Apollo VCT and its competitors. Octopus Apollo VCT's current Cash per Share is £0.02. 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 £0.20, compared to a current price of £0.46 — trading 128.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash per Share is £0.02. Octopus Apollo VCT's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash per Share calculated?
Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3), the current Cash per Share is £0.02 as of Jan. 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 128.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.20. GuruFocus considers Octopus Apollo VCT to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:OAP3:

  • Cash per Share: £0.02
  • GF Value™: £0.20 vs. price of £0.46 (128.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 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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