Octopus AIM VCT (LSE:OOA) EV-to-EBITDA: 30.05 (As of Sep. 21, 2026)

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What is Octopus AIM VCT EV-to-EBITDA?

Octopus AIM VCT LSE:OOA 30 EV-to-EBITDA is 30.05 as of Sep. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:OOA with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 874 Asset Management companies, Octopus AIM VCT ranks worse than 114416.36% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Octopus AIM VCT's enterprise value is £83.83 Mil. Octopus AIM VCT's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £2.79 Mil. Therefore, Octopus AIM VCT's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 30.05.

The historical rank and industry rank for Octopus AIM VCT's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:OOA's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 9.235
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBITDA only.

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-09-21), Octopus AIM VCT's stock price is £0.38. Octopus AIM VCT's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.012. Therefore, Octopus AIM VCT's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 31.67.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Octopus AIM VCT  (LSE:OOA) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Octopus AIM VCT's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.38/0.012
=31.67

Octopus AIM VCT's share price for today is £0.38.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Octopus AIM VCT's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.012.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Octopus AIM VCT EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Octopus AIM VCT EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Octopus AIM VCT's EV-to-EBITDA 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 AIM VCT EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Octopus AIM VCT Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.75 -3.03 -4.26 -12.42 23.44

Octopus AIM VCT Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
EV-to-EBITDA 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 -4.87 122.39 -12.26 -8.20 22.98

LSE:OOA vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Octopus AIM VCT's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 AIM VCT EV-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Octopus AIM VCT's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Octopus AIM VCT's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Octopus AIM VCT EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Octopus AIM VCT's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=83.827/2.79
=30.05

Octopus AIM VCT's current Enterprise Value is £83.83 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Octopus AIM VCT's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £2.79 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 30.05 mean?
Octopus AIM VCT (LSE:OOA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 30.05 as of Sep. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Octopus AIM VCT. According to the industry distribution chart, Octopus AIM VCT ranks #999999 out of 874 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Octopus AIM VCT's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Octopus AIM VCT's current EV-to-EBITDA is 30.05. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24. Octopus AIM VCT's value of 30.05 is 225.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Octopus AIM VCT ranks #999999 out of 874 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Octopus AIM VCT has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Octopus AIM VCT's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Octopus AIM VCT ranks #999999 out of 874 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Octopus AIM VCT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24. Octopus AIM VCT's value of 30.05 is 225.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Asset Management companies is 9.24, based on 874 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Octopus AIM VCT's current EV-to-EBITDA of 30.05 is 225.4% above 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Octopus AIM VCT. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Octopus AIM VCT's current EV-to-EBITDA is 30.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Octopus AIM VCT stock overvalued right now?
Octopus AIM VCT (LSE:OOA) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 30.05. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 30.05 and 225.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 9.24. Octopus AIM VCT's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Octopus AIM VCT (LSE:OOA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 30.05 as of Sep. 21, 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.

Octopus AIM VCT Business Description

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