Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3) Other Operating Expense: £-26.74 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)

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What is Octopus Apollo VCT Other Operating Expense?

Octopus Apollo VCT LSE:OAP3 39 Other Operating Expense is £-26.74 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:OAP3 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Octopus Apollo VCT's Other Operating Expense for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £-10.78 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £-26.74 Mil.

Octopus Apollo VCT's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Jan. 2025 (£-26.47 Mil) to Jul. 2025 (£-15.97 Mil) and increased from Jul. 2025 (£-15.97 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (£-10.78 Mil).

Octopus Apollo VCT's annual Other Operating Expense declined from Jan. 2024 (£-9.33 Mil) to Jan. 2025 (£-37.09 Mil) but then increased from Jan. 2025 (£-37.09 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (£-26.74 Mil).

Octopus Apollo VCT Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Octopus Apollo VCT's Other Operating Expense can be seen below:

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* 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 Other Operating Expense Chart

Octopus Apollo VCT Annual Data
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Other Operating Expense
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Octopus Apollo VCT Semi-Annual Data
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Octopus Apollo VCT Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £-26.74 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.

What does a Other Operating Expense of £-26.74 Mil mean?
Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3) has a Other Operating Expense of £-26.74 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Octopus Apollo VCT and its competitors.
Is Octopus Apollo VCT's Other Operating Expense too high?
Octopus Apollo VCT's current Other Operating Expense is £-26.74 Mil. Overall, Octopus Apollo VCT has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Octopus Apollo VCT's Other Operating Expense compare to BLK and BX?
Octopus Apollo VCT's Other Operating Expense of £-26.74 Mil 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 Other Operating Expense for an Asset Management company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Octopus Apollo VCT and its competitors. Octopus Apollo VCT's current Other Operating Expense is £-26.74 Mil. 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 Other Operating Expense is £-26.74 Mil. Octopus Apollo VCT's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3), the current Other Operating Expense is £-26.74 Mil 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:

  • Other Operating Expense: £-26.74 Mil
  • GF Value™: £0.20 vs. price of £0.46 (128.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 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

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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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