Octopus Apollo VCTLSE:OAP3 34 Median PS Value is £0.24 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 0.85. 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. Among 301 Asset Management companies, Octopus Apollo VCT ranks worse than 83.06% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Octopus Apollo VCT's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:OAP3'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 0.85 Max: 6.14
Current: 1.9
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Octopus Apollo VCT was 6.14. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.85.
LSE:OAP3's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 83.06% of 301
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 1.04
vs LSE:OAP3: 1.90
Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Octopus Apollo VCT's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
0.457
/
0.24
=
1.90
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Octopus Apollo VCT Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Octopus Apollo VCT's Median PS Value 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.
LSE:OAP3 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Octopus Apollo VCT's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Octopus Apollo VCT's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Octopus Apollo VCT's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 16.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Octopus Apollo VCT's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.015.
* 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 (LSE:OAP3) has a Median PS Value of £0.24 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Octopus Apollo VCT and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, Octopus Apollo VCT's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.33 to 6.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Octopus Apollo VCT ranks #250 out of 301 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 83.1%.
Is Octopus Apollo VCT's Median PS Value too high?
Octopus Apollo VCT's current Median PS Value of £0.24 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 6.14. Based on the distribution chart, Octopus Apollo VCT ranks #250 out of 301 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Median PS Value compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Octopus Apollo VCT ranks #250 out of 301 companies for Median PS Value. This places Octopus Apollo VCT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.04. Historically, Octopus Apollo VCT's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.33 to 6.14 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for an Asset Management company?
The median Median PS Value among Asset Management companies is 1.04, based on 301 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Octopus Apollo VCT and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Octopus Apollo VCT's current Median PS Value is £0.24, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 0.85. 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 Median PS Value is £0.24, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 0.85. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3), the current Median PS Value is £0.24 as of Jun. 29, 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:
Median PS Value: £0.24 (72% below median its 10-year median of 0.85)
GF Value™: £0.21 vs. price of £0.46 (117.6% above fair value)
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 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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