Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.75 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 21% Above Median

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LSE:OAP3 Octopus Apollo VCT PLC LSE:OAP3
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What is Octopus Apollo VCT Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Octopus Apollo VCT LSE:OAP3 46 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 0.62. GuruFocus rates LSE:OAP3 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Asset Management companies, Octopus Apollo VCT ranks better than 56.71% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), Octopus Apollo VCT's current share price is £0.457. Octopus Apollo VCT's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 was £0.61. Octopus Apollo VCT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.75.

The historical rank and industry rank for Octopus Apollo VCT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:OAP3' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48   Med: 0.62   Max: 0.8
Current: 0.75

During the past 13 years, Octopus Apollo VCT's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.80. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 0.62.

LSE:OAP3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
56.71% of 998 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.84 vs LSE:OAP3: 0.75

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Octopus Apollo VCT's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 was £0.491. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is £0.61 for the trailing ten years ended in Jan26.

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Octopus Apollo VCT  (LSE:OAP3) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


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Octopus Apollo VCT Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Octopus Apollo VCT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Octopus Apollo VCT Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.63 0.62 0.68 0.67 0.76

Octopus Apollo VCT Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.68 0.00 0.67 0.00 0.76

LSE:OAP3 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Octopus Apollo VCT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Octopus Apollo VCT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Octopus Apollo VCT Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Octopus Apollo VCT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.457/0.61
=0.75

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 is calculated as:

For example, Octopus Apollo VCT's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jan26 (Change)*Current CPI (Jan26)
=0.491/139.4000*139.4000
=0.491

Current CPI (Jan26) = 139.4000.

Octopus Apollo VCT Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201701 0.632 101.800 0.865
201801 0.506 104.500 0.675
201901 0.471 106.400 0.617
202001 0.457 108.300 0.588
202101 0.492 109.300 0.627
202201 0.502 114.600 0.611
202301 0.532 124.800 0.594
202401 0.505 130.000 0.542
202501 0.505 135.100 0.521
202601 0.491 139.400 0.491

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.75 mean?
Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.75 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Octopus Apollo VCT and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 0.62. Over the past decade, Octopus Apollo VCT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Octopus Apollo VCT ranks #432 out of 998 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is Octopus Apollo VCT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Octopus Apollo VCT's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.75 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 0.80. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. Octopus Apollo VCT's value of 0.75 is 10.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Octopus Apollo VCT ranks #432 out of 998 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Octopus Apollo VCT has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Octopus Apollo VCT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Octopus Apollo VCT ranks #432 out of 998 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Octopus Apollo VCT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. Octopus Apollo VCT's value of 0.75 is 10.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Octopus Apollo VCT's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 0.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.62 vs. the industry median of 0.84, Octopus Apollo VCT has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.84, based on 998 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Octopus Apollo VCT's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.75 is 10.7% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Octopus Apollo VCT and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Octopus Apollo VCT's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 0.62. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.62 and 10.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.84. Octopus Apollo VCT's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75 as of Jul. 31, 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:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.75 (21% above median its 10-year median of 0.62)
  • GF Value™: £0.21 vs. price of £0.46 (117.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.7% below the Asset Management median (#432 of 998)

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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