Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of Jan. 2026) — 40% Below Median

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What is Octopus Apollo VCT Profitability Rank?

Octopus Apollo VCT LSE:OAP3 39 Profitability Rank is 3 as of Jan. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Octopus Apollo VCT's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.00%. As of today, Octopus Apollo VCT's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


Octopus Apollo VCT Profitability Rank Related Terms


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

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

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

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


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Octopus Apollo VCT Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Octopus Apollo VCT has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Octopus Apollo VCT's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jan. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=0 / 5.58
=0.00 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Octopus Apollo VCT has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 3 mean?
Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of Jan. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Octopus Apollo VCT and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Octopus Apollo VCT's Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00.
Is Octopus Apollo VCT's Profitability Rank too high?
Octopus Apollo VCT's current Profitability Rank of 3 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 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 Profitability Rank compare to BLK and BX?
Octopus Apollo VCT's Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Octopus Apollo VCT's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 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 Profitability Rank for an Asset Management company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Profitability 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Octopus Apollo VCT and its competitors. Octopus Apollo VCT's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Profitability Rank is 3, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Octopus Apollo VCT (LSE:OAP3), the current Profitability Rank is 3 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:

  • Profitability Rank: 3 (40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • 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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