Octopus Apollo VCTLSE:OAP3 34 Pretax Margin % is 63.57% as of Jan. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 71.20. 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 1,570 Asset Management companies, Octopus Apollo VCT ranks worse than 58.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Octopus Apollo VCT's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:OAP3'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -110.25 Med: 71.2 Max: 93.54
Current: 75.11
LSE:OAP3's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 58.85% of 1570
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 89.62
vs LSE:OAP3: 75.11
Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Octopus Apollo VCT Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Octopus Apollo VCT Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Octopus Apollo VCT's Pretax Margin % 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Octopus Apollo VCT's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Octopus Apollo VCT's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Octopus Apollo VCT's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* 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 Pretax Margin % of 63.57% as of Jan. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Octopus Apollo VCT and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 71.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Octopus Apollo VCT ranks #924 out of 1570 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is Octopus Apollo VCT's Pretax Margin % too high?
Octopus Apollo VCT's current Pretax Margin % of 63.57% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 71.20. The Asset Management industry median Pretax Margin % is 89.62. Octopus Apollo VCT's value of 63.57% is 29.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Octopus Apollo VCT ranks #924 out of 1570 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Pretax Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Octopus Apollo VCT ranks #924 out of 1570 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Octopus Apollo VCT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 89.62. Octopus Apollo VCT's value of 63.57% is 29.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 71.20 vs. the industry median of 89.62, 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 Pretax Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Asset Management companies is 89.62, based on 1,570 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Octopus Apollo VCT's current Pretax Margin % of 63.57% is 29.1% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Octopus Apollo VCT and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 89.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Octopus Apollo VCT's current Pretax Margin % is 63.57%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 71.20. 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 Pretax Margin % is 63.57%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 71.20 and 29.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 89.62. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3), the current Pretax Margin % is 63.57% 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 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:
Pretax Margin %: 63.57% (11% below median its 10-year median of 71.20)
GF Value™: £0.21 vs. price of £0.46 (117.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.1% below the Asset Management median (#924 of 1570)
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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