Octopus Apollo VCTLSE:OAP3 46 PS Ratio is 30.47 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 16.15. GuruFocus rates LSE:OAP3 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,411 Asset Management companies, Octopus Apollo VCT ranks worse than 86.11% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Octopus Apollo VCT's share price is £0.457.
Octopus Apollo VCT's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.02. Hence, Octopus Apollo VCT's PS Ratio for today is 30.47.
Warning Sign:
Octopus Apollo VCT PLC stock PS Ratio (=28.56) is close to 1-year high of 30.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Octopus Apollo VCT's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:OAP3'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.92 Med: 16.15 Max: 113.75
Current: 30.47
During the past 13 years, Octopus Apollo VCT's highest PS Ratio was 113.75. The lowest was 5.92. And the median was 16.15.
LSE:OAP3's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 86.11% of 1411
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.26
vs LSE:OAP3: 30.47
Octopus Apollo VCT PLC revenue per share has been in decline for the last 5 years.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Octopus Apollo VCT was -50.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -37.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -30.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -2.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Octopus Apollo VCT's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 168.00% per year. The lowest was -58.30% per year. And the median was -14.05% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Octopus Apollo VCT PS Ratio Related Terms
Octopus Apollo VCT PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Octopus Apollo VCT's PS Ratio 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Octopus Apollo VCT's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Octopus Apollo VCT's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Octopus Apollo VCT's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Octopus Apollo VCT's Share Price of today is £0.457.
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 £0.02.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3) has a PS Ratio of 30.47 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Octopus Apollo VCT and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 16.15. Over the past decade, Octopus Apollo VCT's PS Ratio has ranged from 5.92 to 113.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Octopus Apollo VCT ranks #1215 out of 1411 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is Octopus Apollo VCT's PS Ratio too high?
Octopus Apollo VCT's current PS Ratio of 30.47 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 16.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.92 to a high of 113.75. The Asset Management industry median PS Ratio is 7.26. Octopus Apollo VCT's value of 30.47 is 319.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Octopus Apollo VCT ranks #1215 out of 1411 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Octopus Apollo VCT has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Octopus Apollo VCT's PS Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Octopus Apollo VCT ranks #1215 out of 1411 companies for PS Ratio. This places Octopus Apollo VCT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 7.26. Octopus Apollo VCT's value of 30.47 is 319.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Octopus Apollo VCT's own PS Ratio has ranged from 5.92 to 113.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.15 vs. the industry median of 7.26, Octopus Apollo VCT has consistently been above 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 PS Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median PS Ratio among Asset Management companies is 7.26, based on 1,411 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Octopus Apollo VCT's current PS Ratio of 30.47 is 319.7% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Octopus Apollo VCT and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PS Ratio is 7.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Octopus Apollo VCT's current PS Ratio is 30.47, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 16.15. 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 PS Ratio is 30.47, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 16.15 and 319.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 7.26. Octopus Apollo VCT's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3), the current PS Ratio is 30.47 as of Jul. 13, 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:
PS Ratio: 30.47 (89% above median its 10-year median of 16.15)
GF Value™: £0.21 vs. price of £0.46 (117.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 319.7% above the Asset Management median (#1215 of 1411)
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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