Octopus Apollo VCT (OAP3) Competitors

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OAP3 vs. BPT, MYI, FEV, N91, and JAM

Should you buy Octopus Apollo VCT stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Octopus Apollo VCT with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Octopus Apollo VCT include Bridgepoint Group (BPT), Murray International (MYI), Fidelity European Trust (FEV), Ninety One Group (N91), and JPMorgan American (JAM). These companies are all part of the "asset management" industry.

How does Octopus Apollo VCT compare to Bridgepoint Group?

Bridgepoint Group (LON:BPT) and Octopus Apollo VCT (LON:OAP3) are both financial services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment and dividends.

Bridgepoint Group has a beta of 1.367, suggesting that its share price is 37% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Octopus Apollo VCT has a beta of -0.09, suggesting that its share price is 109% less volatile than the broader market.

26.9% of Bridgepoint Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Bridgepoint Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Octopus Apollo VCT shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Bridgepoint Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 9.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Octopus Apollo VCT pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Bridgepoint Group pays out 189.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Octopus Apollo VCT pays out 216.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Bridgepoint Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 385, suggesting a potential upside of 63.09%. Given Bridgepoint Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Bridgepoint Group is more favorable than Octopus Apollo VCT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bridgepoint Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Octopus Apollo VCT
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, Octopus Apollo VCT had 2 more articles in the media than Bridgepoint Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Octopus Apollo VCT and 0 mentions for Bridgepoint Group. Octopus Apollo VCT's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Bridgepoint Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Octopus Apollo VCT is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Bridgepoint Group Neutral
Octopus Apollo VCT Positive

Bridgepoint Group has higher revenue and earnings than Octopus Apollo VCT. Octopus Apollo VCT is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bridgepoint Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bridgepoint Group£476M4.34£45.58M£4.9048.18
Octopus Apollo VCT£16.51M33.92-£5.76M£1.2039.33

Octopus Apollo VCT has a net margin of 379.58% compared to Bridgepoint Group's net margin of 7.68%. Bridgepoint Group's return on equity of 4.25% beat Octopus Apollo VCT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bridgepoint Group7.68% 4.25% 3.47%
Octopus Apollo VCT 379.58%2.33%-0.07%

Summary

Bridgepoint Group beats Octopus Apollo VCT on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Octopus Apollo VCT compare to Murray International?

Murray International (LON:MYI) and Octopus Apollo VCT (LON:OAP3) are both financial services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, earnings and risk.

5.7% of Murray International shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Murray International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Octopus Apollo VCT shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Octopus Apollo VCT has a net margin of 379.58% compared to Murray International's net margin of 94.44%. Murray International's return on equity of 19.22% beat Octopus Apollo VCT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Murray International94.44% 19.22% 6.89%
Octopus Apollo VCT 379.58%2.33%-0.07%

Murray International has higher revenue and earnings than Octopus Apollo VCT. Murray International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Octopus Apollo VCT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Murray International£358.82M5.92£178.39M£58.706.08
Octopus Apollo VCT£16.51M33.92-£5.76M£1.2039.33

Murray International pays an annual dividend of GBX 12.10 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Octopus Apollo VCT pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Murray International pays out 20.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Octopus Apollo VCT pays out 216.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Murray International has a beta of 0.536, indicating that its share price is 46% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Octopus Apollo VCT has a beta of -0.09, indicating that its share price is 109% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Octopus Apollo VCT had 2 more articles in the media than Murray International. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Octopus Apollo VCT and 0 mentions for Murray International. Octopus Apollo VCT's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Murray International's score of 0.00 indicating that Octopus Apollo VCT is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Murray International Neutral
Octopus Apollo VCT Positive

Summary

Murray International beats Octopus Apollo VCT on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Octopus Apollo VCT compare to Fidelity European Trust?

Fidelity European Trust (LON:FEV) and Octopus Apollo VCT (LON:OAP3) are both financial services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, earnings, profitability, valuation, dividends and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Octopus Apollo VCT had 1 more articles in the media than Fidelity European Trust. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Octopus Apollo VCT and 1 mentions for Fidelity European Trust. Fidelity European Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.38 beat Octopus Apollo VCT's score of 1.32 indicating that Fidelity European Trust is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Fidelity European Trust
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Octopus Apollo VCT
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Fidelity European Trust has a beta of 1.2133243, meaning that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Octopus Apollo VCT has a beta of -0.09, meaning that its share price is 109% less volatile than the broader market.

Fidelity European Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 9.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Octopus Apollo VCT pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Fidelity European Trust pays out 15.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Octopus Apollo VCT pays out 216.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Fidelity European Trust has higher revenue and earnings than Octopus Apollo VCT. Fidelity European Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Octopus Apollo VCT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Fidelity European Trust£276.56M7.68£208.32M£62.806.78
Octopus Apollo VCT£16.51M33.92-£5.76M£1.2039.33

7.7% of Fidelity European Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Fidelity European Trust shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Octopus Apollo VCT shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Octopus Apollo VCT has a net margin of 379.58% compared to Fidelity European Trust's net margin of 93.61%. Fidelity European Trust's return on equity of 13.99% beat Octopus Apollo VCT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Fidelity European Trust93.61% 13.99% 10.56%
Octopus Apollo VCT 379.58%2.33%-0.07%

Summary

Fidelity European Trust beats Octopus Apollo VCT on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Octopus Apollo VCT compare to Ninety One Group?

Ninety One Group (LON:N91) and Octopus Apollo VCT (LON:OAP3) are both financial services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, profitability and valuation.

In the previous week, Octopus Apollo VCT had 1 more articles in the media than Ninety One Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Octopus Apollo VCT and 1 mentions for Ninety One Group. Octopus Apollo VCT's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Ninety One Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Octopus Apollo VCT is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ninety One Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Octopus Apollo VCT
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Ninety One Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 206, indicating a potential downside of 3.47%. Given Ninety One Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ninety One Group is more favorable than Octopus Apollo VCT.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ninety One Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Octopus Apollo VCT
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Octopus Apollo VCT has a net margin of 379.58% compared to Ninety One Group's net margin of 19.63%. Ninety One Group's return on equity of 28.08% beat Octopus Apollo VCT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ninety One Group19.63% 28.08% 1.15%
Octopus Apollo VCT 379.58%2.33%-0.07%

11.7% of Ninety One Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Ninety One Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Octopus Apollo VCT shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Ninety One Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 12.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.0%. Octopus Apollo VCT pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Ninety One Group pays out 74.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Octopus Apollo VCT pays out 216.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Ninety One Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Ninety One Group has a beta of 0.77, indicating that its share price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Octopus Apollo VCT has a beta of -0.09, indicating that its share price is 109% less volatile than the broader market.

Ninety One Group has higher revenue and earnings than Octopus Apollo VCT. Ninety One Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Octopus Apollo VCT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ninety One Group£763.30M2.70£154.01M£17.1012.48
Octopus Apollo VCT£16.51M33.92-£5.76M£1.2039.33

Summary

Ninety One Group beats Octopus Apollo VCT on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Octopus Apollo VCT compare to JPMorgan American?

JPMorgan American (LON:JAM) and Octopus Apollo VCT (LON:OAP3) are both financial services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and dividends.

Octopus Apollo VCT has a net margin of 379.58% compared to JPMorgan American's net margin of 89.80%. JPMorgan American's return on equity of 4.28% beat Octopus Apollo VCT's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
JPMorgan American89.80% 4.28% 15.33%
Octopus Apollo VCT 379.58%2.33%-0.07%

JPMorgan American pays an annual dividend of GBX 11 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Octopus Apollo VCT pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. JPMorgan American pays out 23.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Octopus Apollo VCT pays out 216.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

JPMorgan American has higher revenue and earnings than Octopus Apollo VCT. JPMorgan American is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Octopus Apollo VCT, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
JPMorgan American£86.07M23.31£420.73M£46.2126.14
Octopus Apollo VCT£16.51M33.92-£5.76M£1.2039.33

In the previous week, Octopus Apollo VCT had 1 more articles in the media than JPMorgan American. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Octopus Apollo VCT and 1 mentions for JPMorgan American. Octopus Apollo VCT's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat JPMorgan American's score of 0.29 indicating that Octopus Apollo VCT is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
JPMorgan American
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Octopus Apollo VCT
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

JPMorgan American has a beta of 0.7448402, meaning that its share price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Octopus Apollo VCT has a beta of -0.09, meaning that its share price is 109% less volatile than the broader market.

13.6% of JPMorgan American shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of JPMorgan American shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Octopus Apollo VCT shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

JPMorgan American beats Octopus Apollo VCT on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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OAP3 vs. The Competition

MetricOctopus Apollo VCTAsset Management IndustryFinancial SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£545.38M£2.45B£6.07B£2.78B
Dividend Yield5.69%6.03%5.27%6.16%
P/E Ratio39.3325.8716.31365.72
Price / Sales33.922,081.971,100.8786,253.69
Price / Cash4.3560.1684.9827.85
Price / Book0.891.376.637.92
Net Income-£5.76M£264.62M£1.13B£5.89B
7 Day PerformanceN/A-0.64%-0.41%-0.87%
1 Month Performance-2.07%-0.17%1.00%-0.76%
1 Year PerformanceN/A10.15%20.45%70.67%

Octopus Apollo VCT Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
OAP3
Octopus Apollo VCT
N/AGBX 47.20
+3.3%
N/AN/A£545.38M£16.51M39.33N/A
BPT
Bridgepoint Group
N/AGBX 254.80
-0.4%
GBX 385
+51.1%
-17.3%£2.23B£476M52.00391
MYI
Murray International
N/AGBX 361
flat
N/A+31.5%£2.15B£358.82M6.15N/A
FEV
Fidelity European Trust
N/AGBX 426.99
-0.2%
N/A+8.2%£2.13B£276.56M6.80N/A
N91
Ninety One Group
1.0075 of 5 stars
GBX 218
-0.5%
GBX 206
-5.5%
+19.6%£2.10B£763.30M12.751,180

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This page (LON:OAP3) was last updated on 6/23/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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