Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


LSE:OAP3 Octopus Apollo VCT PLC LSE:OAP3
46 GF Score
Price £0.46
GF Value £0.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Octopus Apollo VCT Moat Score?

Octopus Apollo VCT has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Octopus Apollo VCT has

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Octopus Apollo VCT might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Octopus Apollo VCT  (LSE:OAP3) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Octopus Apollo VCT Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:OAP3
46GF Score
Octopus Apollo VCT PLC LSE:OAP3
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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:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £0.21 vs. price of £0.46 (117.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 7 warning signs

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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.
46GF Score

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£0.46
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