Octopus Aim Vct Plc

LSE:OOA UK Asset Management
Market Cap
$1.08 Million
GBX8.86 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#50409 Global
#1541 in UK
Share Price
GBX38.60
Change (1 day)
-1.53%
52-Week Range
GBX38.60 - GBX50.00
All Time High
GBX94.41
Categories
Companies in UK Asset Management Banking & Financial
About

Octopus AIM VCT PLC is a venture capital trust specializing in investments in AIM or PLUS quoted companies. The firm focuses on early-stage and growth capital investments, typically targeting companies with strong business ideas and significant growth potential. It primarily invests in sectors such as building materials, pharmaceuticals, software development, and battery technology. The firm is i… Read more

Octopus Aim Vct Plc (OOA) - Net Assets

Latest net assets as of August 2025: GBX112.28 Million GBX

Based on the latest financial reports, Octopus Aim Vct Plc (OOA) has net assets worth GBX112.28 Million GBX as of August 2025.

Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX112.96 Million) and total liabilities (GBX683.00K). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets GBX112.28 Million
% of Total Assets 99.4%
Annual Growth Rate 10.08%
5-Year Change -31.39%
10-Year Change -9.2%
Growth Volatility 72.01

Octopus Aim Vct Plc - Net Assets Trend (1999–2025)

This chart illustrates how Octopus Aim Vct Plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.

Annual Net Assets for Octopus Aim Vct Plc (1999–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Octopus Aim Vct Plc from 1999 to 2025.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-02-28 GBX115.38 Million -10.63%
2024-02-29 GBX129.11 Million 0.00%
2024-02-28 GBX129.11 Million -8.58%
2023-02-28 GBX141.22 Million -16.02%
2022-02-28 GBX168.17 Million -7.68%
2021-02-28 GBX182.16 Million +58.25%
2020-02-29 GBX115.11 Million 0.00%
2020-02-28 GBX115.11 Million -6.04%
2019-02-28 GBX122.50 Million -3.59%
2018-02-28 GBX127.07 Million +27.18%
2017-02-28 GBX99.92 Million +29.38%
2016-02-29 GBX77.22 Million 0.00%
2016-02-28 GBX77.22 Million +6.35%
2015-02-28 GBX72.61 Million +4.13%
2014-02-28 GBX69.73 Million +58.04%
2013-02-28 GBX44.12 Million +11.17%
2012-02-29 GBX39.69 Million 0.00%
2012-02-28 GBX39.69 Million +1.92%
2011-02-28 GBX38.94 Million +64.69%
2010-02-28 GBX23.64 Million +21.61%
2009-02-28 GBX19.44 Million +12.09%
2008-02-29 GBX17.35 Million 0.00%
2008-02-28 GBX17.35 Million -34.02%
2007-02-28 GBX26.29 Million -2.49%
2006-02-28 GBX26.96 Million +0.54%
2005-02-28 GBX26.82 Million -5.10%
2004-02-29 GBX28.26 Million 0.00%
2004-02-28 GBX28.26 Million +397.73%
2003-02-28 GBX5.68 Million -34.99%
2002-02-28 GBX8.73 Million -24.55%
2001-02-28 GBX11.57 Million -29.97%
2000-02-29 GBX16.53 Million 0.00%
2000-02-28 GBX16.53 Million +73.81%
1999-02-28 GBX9.51 Million --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Octopus Aim Vct Plc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.

Equity Composition Insights

  • Retained earnings have decreased by 0.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (February 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Common Stock GBX2.28 Million 1.98%
Other Components GBX113.10 Million 98.02%
Total Equity GBX115.38 Million 100.00%

Octopus Aim Vct Plc Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Octopus Aim Vct Plc ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
ARDANA
LSE:ARA
 		$44.71
China Vered Financial Holding Corp Ltd
STU:HKQ3
 		$44.75
GOLDEN GUINEA BREWERIES PLC
XNSA:GOLDBREW
 		$44.76
NPF MICRO FINANCE BANK PLC
XNSA:NPFMCRFBK
 		$44.76
MEIKLES AFRICA LIMITED
XZIM:MEIK
 		$44.53
GS Chain plc
PINK:GSCHF
 		$44.37
UNIFREIGHT AFRICA LIMITED
XZIM:UNIF
 		$44.15
C & I LEASING PLC
XNSA:CILEASING
 		$44.05

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Octopus Aim Vct Plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 129,109,000 to 115,383,000, a change of -13,726,000 (-10.6%).
  • Net loss of 6,079,000 reduced equity.
  • Dividend payments of 16,774,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 3,687,000 reduced equity.
  • New share issuances of 13,678,000 increased equity.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 110,402,000.
  • Other factors increased equity by 109,538,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX-6.08 Million -5.27%
Dividends Paid GBX16.77 Million -14.54%
Share Repurchases GBX3.69 Million -3.2%
Share Issuances GBX13.68 Million +11.85%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX-110.40 Million -95.68%
Other Changes GBX109.54 Million +94.93%
Total Change GBX- -10.63%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Octopus Aim Vct Plc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.

Valuation Insights

  • Current price-to-book ratio: 70.24x
  • The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
  • The price-to-book ratio has increased from 40.82x to 70.24x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1999-02-28 GBX0.95 GBX38.60 x
2000-02-28 GBX1.49 GBX38.60 x
2000-02-29 GBX1.49 GBX38.60 x
2001-02-28 GBX1.04 GBX38.60 x
2002-02-28 GBX0.87 GBX38.60 x
2003-02-28 GBX0.57 GBX38.60 x
2004-02-28 GBX2.85 GBX38.60 x
2004-02-29 GBX2.85 GBX38.60 x
2005-02-28 GBX0.68 GBX38.60 x
2006-02-28 GBX0.84 GBX38.60 x
2007-02-28 GBX0.86 GBX38.60 x
2008-02-28 GBX0.59 GBX38.60 x
2008-02-29 GBX0.59 GBX38.60 x
2009-02-28 GBX0.57 GBX38.60 x
2010-02-28 GBX0.80 GBX38.60 x
2011-02-28 GBX1.10 GBX38.60 x
2012-02-28 GBX0.87 GBX38.60 x
2012-02-29 GBX0.87 GBX38.60 x
2013-02-28 GBX0.94 GBX38.60 x
2014-02-28 GBX1.35 GBX38.60 x
2015-02-28 GBX1.23 GBX38.60 x
2016-02-28 GBX1.07 GBX38.60 x
2016-02-29 GBX1.07 GBX38.60 x
2017-02-28 GBX1.18 GBX38.60 x
2018-02-28 GBX1.28 GBX38.60 x
2019-02-28 GBX1.07 GBX38.60 x
2020-02-28 GBX0.93 GBX38.60 x
2020-02-29 GBX0.93 GBX38.60 x
2021-02-28 GBX1.34 GBX38.60 x
2022-02-28 GBX1.11 GBX38.60 x
2023-02-28 GBX0.93 GBX38.60 x
2024-02-28 GBX0.70 GBX38.60 x
2024-02-29 GBX0.70 GBX38.60 x
2025-02-28 GBX0.55 GBX38.60 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Octopus Aim Vct Plc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.

Capital Efficiency Insights

  • Current Return on Equity (ROE): -5.27%
  • The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 0.00%
  • • Asset Turnover: -0.04x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 1.05x
  • Recent ROE (-5.27%) is below the historical average (0.51%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1999 3.97% 63.36% 0.06x 1.04x GBX-573.80K
2000 1.28% 62.99% 0.02x 1.07x GBX-1.44 Million
2000 1.28% 62.99% 0.02x 1.07x GBX-1.44 Million
2001 1.57% 59.48% 0.02x 1.06x GBX-975.30K
2002 1.13% 110.00% 0.01x 1.05x GBX-774.20K
2003 0.32% 35.29% 0.01x 1.01x GBX-549.70K
2004 0.49% 48.94% 0.01x 1.01x GBX-2.69 Million
2004 0.49% 48.94% 0.01x 1.01x GBX-2.69 Million
2005 0.58% 32.09% 0.02x 1.01x GBX-2.53 Million
2006 0.40% 2.25% 0.17x 1.03x GBX-2.59 Million
2007 0.44% 13.18% 0.03x 1.00x GBX-2.51 Million
2008 0.72% 0.00% 0.00x 1.00x GBX-1.61 Million
2008 0.72% 0.00% 0.00x 1.00x GBX-1.61 Million
2009 1.47% 0.00% 0.00x 1.01x GBX-1.66 Million
2010 1.01% 3.33% 0.30x 1.01x GBX-2.13 Million
2011 -0.47% -2.62% 0.18x 1.01x GBX-4.08 Million
2012 -1.94% 0.00% 0.00x 1.00x GBX-4.74 Million
2012 -1.94% -312.20% 0.01x 1.00x GBX-4.74 Million
2013 12.40% 84.03% 0.15x 1.00x GBX1.06 Million
2014 27.46% 93.93% 0.29x 1.00x GBX12.18 Million
2015 -7.20% 0.00% -0.05x 1.01x GBX-12.49 Million
2016 0.96% 61.94% 0.02x 1.03x GBX-6.98 Million
2016 0.96% 61.94% 0.02x 1.03x GBX-6.98 Million
2017 15.14% 97.25% 0.14x 1.09x GBX5.13 Million
2018 5.10% 91.56% 0.06x 1.01x GBX-6.23 Million
2019 -10.69% 0.00% -0.10x 1.01x GBX-25.35 Million
2020 0.86% 60.93% 0.01x 1.15x GBX-10.52 Million
2020 0.86% 60.93% 0.01x 1.15x GBX-10.52 Million
2021 27.92% 98.63% 0.28x 1.01x GBX32.63 Million
2022 -11.57% 0.00% -0.11x 1.01x GBX-36.28 Million
2023 -23.66% 0.00% -0.23x 1.01x GBX-47.54 Million
2024 -13.74% 0.00% -0.11x 1.01x GBX-30.64 Million
2024 -13.74% 0.00% -0.11x 1.01x GBX-30.64 Million
2025 -5.27% 0.00% -0.04x 1.05x GBX-17.62 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Octopus Aim Vct Plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Asset Management
  • Average net assets among peers: $492,449,830
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -72.39%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Octopus Aim Vct Plc (OOA) GBX112.28 Million 3.97% 0.01x $44.67
3I Infrastructure PLC (3IN) $2.39 Billion 8.62% 0.01x $396.99K
450 PLC (450) $1.30 Million -791.13% 5.03x $1.71K
abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited (AAIF) $403.40 Million 9.84% 0.09x $331.78
Abrdn Asia Focus PLC (AAS) $109.83 Million -14.86% 0.05x $437.21
Albion Technology & General VCT PLC (AATG) $61.79 Million -5.39% 0.01x $76.75
Aberdeen Diversified Income and Growth Trust PLC (ADIG) $354.74 Million 11.41% 0.26x $16.34
Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC (AEET) $69.67 Million -2.91% 0.02x $2.38K
Aquila European Renewables Income PLC (AERI) $316.90 Million -0.37% 0.13x $2.24K
Artemis UK Future Leaders plc (AFL) $80.20 Million 34.52% 0.07x $403.42
AVI Global Trust PLC (AGT) $1.14 Billion 26.35% 0.12x $2.74 Million