Octopus Aim VCT 2 PLC
Octopus AIM VCT 2 plc is a venture capital trust specializing in investments in AIM quoted companies. It seeks to invest in various sectors such as financial services, healthcare equipment, food producers, business services, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, travel and leisure, industrial engineering, oil equipment, support services, general retailers, software, and media. The fund typically mak… Read more
Octopus Aim VCT 2 PLC (OSEC) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of May 2025: GBX80.77 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Octopus Aim VCT 2 PLC (OSEC) has net assets worth GBX80.77 Million GBX as of May 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX81.14 Million) and total liabilities (GBX367.00K). 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 | GBX80.77 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 99.55% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 6.93% |
| 5-Year Change | -24.09% |
| 10-Year Change | 51.12% |
| Growth Volatility | 35.92 |
Octopus Aim VCT 2 PLC - Net Assets Trend (2006–2024)
This chart illustrates how Octopus Aim VCT 2 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 2 PLC (2006–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Octopus Aim VCT 2 PLC from 2006 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-30 | GBX79.06 Million | -6.65% |
| 2023-11-30 | GBX84.69 Million | -16.80% |
| 2022-11-30 | GBX101.79 Million | -24.52% |
| 2021-11-30 | GBX134.85 Million | +29.49% |
| 2020-11-30 | GBX104.15 Million | +30.12% |
| 2019-11-30 | GBX80.04 Million | -11.68% |
| 2018-11-30 | GBX90.63 Million | +4.28% |
| 2017-11-30 | GBX86.91 Million | +37.94% |
| 2016-11-30 | GBX63.01 Million | +20.43% |
| 2015-11-30 | GBX52.32 Million | +16.22% |
| 2014-11-30 | GBX45.02 Million | +13.05% |
| 2013-11-30 | GBX39.82 Million | +38.68% |
| 2012-11-30 | GBX28.71 Million | +7.98% |
| 2011-11-30 | GBX26.59 Million | +7.33% |
| 2010-11-30 | GBX24.77 Million | +129.75% |
| 2009-11-30 | GBX10.78 Million | -32.81% |
| 2008-11-30 | GBX16.05 Million | -31.76% |
| 2007-11-30 | GBX23.52 Million | -0.66% |
| 2006-11-30 | GBX23.68 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Octopus Aim VCT 2 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 grown by 26834.8% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (November 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX72.72 Million | 91.98% |
| Common Stock | GBX20.00K | 0.03% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX4.00K | 0.01% |
| Other Components | GBX6.31 Million | 7.99% |
| Total Equity | GBX79.06 Million | 100.00% |
Octopus Aim VCT 2 PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Octopus Aim VCT 2 PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
SPECTRUMONE AB
F:9TE
|
$36.49 |
|
UNIVERSITY PRESS PLC
XNSA:UPL
|
$36.55 |
|
American Sierra Gold Corp
PINK:AMNP
|
$36.61 |
|
County Line Energy Corp
PINK:CYLC
|
$36.62 |
|
ATOS (AXI.SG)
STU:AXI
|
$36.38 |
|
Webis Holdings plc
LSE:WEB
|
$35.89 |
|
Stratex Oil & Gas
PINK:STTX
|
$35.72 |
|
HONGWEI TECH
BE:00W
|
$35.47 |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Octopus Aim VCT 2 PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 84,690,000 to 79,062,000, a change of -5,628,000 (-6.6%).
- Net loss of 399,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 10,957,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 2,533,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 8,815,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 1,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-399.00K | -0.5% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX10.96 Million | -13.86% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX2.53 Million | -3.2% |
| Share Issuances | GBX8.81 Million | +11.15% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX1.00K | +0.0% |
| Other Changes | GBX-555.00K | -0.7% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -6.65% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Octopus Aim VCT 2 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: 72.95x
- 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 30.37x to 72.95x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-11-30 | GBX1.03 | GBX31.20 | x |
| 2007-11-30 | GBX0.94 | GBX31.20 | x |
| 2008-11-30 | GBX0.64 | GBX31.20 | x |
| 2009-11-30 | GBX0.54 | GBX31.20 | x |
| 2010-11-30 | GBX1.14 | GBX31.20 | x |
| 2011-11-30 | GBX0.66 | GBX31.20 | x |
| 2012-11-30 | GBX0.67 | GBX31.20 | x |
| 2013-11-30 | GBX0.89 | GBX31.20 | x |
| 2014-11-30 | GBX0.89 | GBX31.20 | x |
| 2015-11-30 | GBX0.79 | GBX31.20 | x |
| 2016-11-30 | GBX0.88 | GBX31.20 | x |
| 2017-11-30 | GBX1.03 | GBX31.20 | x |
| 2018-11-30 | GBX0.90 | GBX31.20 | x |
| 2019-11-30 | GBX0.67 | GBX31.20 | x |
| 2020-11-30 | GBX0.88 | GBX31.20 | x |
| 2021-11-30 | GBX0.99 | GBX31.20 | x |
| 2022-11-30 | GBX0.69 | GBX31.20 | x |
| 2023-11-30 | GBX0.52 | GBX31.20 | x |
| 2024-11-30 | GBX0.43 | GBX31.20 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Octopus Aim VCT 2 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): -0.50%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -24.05%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.02x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.01x
- Recent ROE (-0.50%) is below the historical average (1.62%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1.81% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.02x | GBX-1.94 Million |
| 2007 | 2.04% | 44.03% | 0.04x | 1.04x | GBX-1.87 Million |
| 2008 | 1.83% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.00x | GBX-1.31 Million |
| 2009 | -0.75% | -4.12% | 0.18x | 1.01x | GBX-1.16 Million |
| 2010 | -0.67% | -9.06% | 0.07x | 1.00x | GBX-2.64 Million |
| 2011 | -0.15% | -12.70% | 0.01x | 1.01x | GBX-2.70 Million |
| 2012 | 9.97% | 1272.00% | 0.01x | 1.01x | GBX-9.20K |
| 2013 | 24.39% | 91.89% | 0.27x | 1.00x | GBX5.73 Million |
| 2014 | -1.17% | 0.00% | -0.01x | 1.00x | GBX-5.03 Million |
| 2015 | 7.74% | 76.73% | 0.10x | 1.00x | GBX-1.18 Million |
| 2016 | 5.05% | 89.46% | 0.06x | 1.01x | GBX-3.12 Million |
| 2017 | 9.43% | 94.40% | 0.10x | 1.01x | GBX-499.10K |
| 2018 | -3.57% | 0.00% | -0.03x | 1.01x | GBX-12.30 Million |
| 2019 | -0.59% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.00x | GBX-8.48 Million |
| 2020 | 17.05% | 97.23% | 0.17x | 1.01x | GBX7.35 Million |
| 2021 | 13.41% | 96.52% | 0.14x | 1.01x | GBX4.60 Million |
| 2022 | -36.05% | 0.00% | -0.35x | 1.01x | GBX-46.87 Million |
| 2023 | -18.55% | -2169.75% | 0.01x | 1.01x | GBX-24.18 Million |
| 2024 | -0.50% | -24.05% | 0.02x | 1.01x | GBX-8.31 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Octopus Aim VCT 2 PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $395,694,700
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -81.73%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Octopus Aim VCT 2 PLC (OSEC) | GBX80.77 Million | 1.81% | 0.00x | $36.49 |
| 3I Infrastructure PLC (3IN) | $1.09 Billion | 8.57% | 0.18x | $396.99K |
| 450 PLC (450) | $1.30 Million | -791.13% | 5.03x | $1.71K |
| abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited (AAIF) | $431.48 Million | 11.10% | 0.09x | $315.37 |
| Abrdn Asia Focus PLC (AAS) | $464.40 Million | -2.37% | 0.15x | $434.78 |
| Albion Technology & General VCT PLC (AATG) | $34.46 Million | 4.41% | 0.01x | $78.71 |
| Aberdeen Diversified Income and Growth Trust PLC (ADIG) | $492.42 Million | 0.00% | 0.32x | $16.61 |
| Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC (AEET) | $97.38 Million | -0.64% | 0.00x | $2.38K |
| Aquila European Renewables Income PLC (AERI) | $320.23 Million | -9.29% | 0.00x | $2.45K |
| Artemis UK Future Leaders plc (AFL) | $84.35 Million | -40.52% | 0.02x | $401.26 |
| AVI Global Trust PLC (AGT) | $938.94 Million | 2.59% | 0.12x | $2.83 Million |