Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3) Growth Rank: 1 (As of Sep. 21, 2026) — 75% Below Median

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LSE:OAP3 Octopus Apollo VCT PLC LSE:OAP3
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What is Octopus Apollo VCT Growth Rank?

Octopus Apollo VCT LSE:OAP3 39 Growth Rank is 1 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 4.00. 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 has the Growth Rank of 1.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Octopus Apollo VCT Growth Rank Related Terms

LSE:OAP3 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Octopus Apollo VCT's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Octopus Apollo VCT's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Octopus Apollo VCT's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 1 mean?
Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3) has a Growth Rank of 1 as of Sep. 21, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Octopus Apollo VCT and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Octopus Apollo VCT's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00.
Is Octopus Apollo VCT's Growth Rank too high?
Octopus Apollo VCT's current Growth Rank of 1 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 7.00. 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 Growth Rank compare to BLK and BX?
Octopus Apollo VCT's Growth Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Octopus Apollo VCT's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00 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 Growth Rank for an Asset Management company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Octopus Apollo VCT and its competitors. Octopus Apollo VCT's current Growth Rank is 1, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. 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 Growth Rank is 1, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. 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 Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3), the current Growth Rank is 1 as of Sep. 21, 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:

  • Growth Rank: 1 (75% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • 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

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.
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