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VELOCITY FINANCIAL INC (VEL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:VEL - US92262D1019 - Common Stock

18.73 USD
+0.26 (+1.41%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM
18.73 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to VEL. VEL was compared to 99 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. VEL has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. VEL is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. This is an interesting combination


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

VEL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VEL had a positive cash flow from operations.
VEL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years VEL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
VEL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVEL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of VEL (1.24%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VEL's Return On Equity of 13.43% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VEL outperforms 71.72% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.93%, VEL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.65% of the companies in the same industry.
VEL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.55%. This is below the industry average of 7.79%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.93%) for VEL is above the 3 year average (4.55%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.24%
ROE 13.43%
ROIC 4.93%
ROA(3y)1.08%
ROA(5y)0.5%
ROE(3y)11.12%
ROE(5y)5.87%
ROIC(3y)4.55%
ROIC(5y)4.48%
VEL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVEL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 -10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.49%, VEL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
VEL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 88.39%, VEL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
VEL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of VEL (88.82%) is better than 91.92% of its industry peers.
VEL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 88.39%
PM (TTM) 16.49%
GM 88.82%
OM growth 3Y2.96%
OM growth 5Y2.4%
PM growth 3Y14.34%
PM growth 5Y8.7%
GM growth 3Y-2.01%
GM growth 5Y-1.17%
VEL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVEL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

VEL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for VEL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
VEL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
VEL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
VEL Yearly Shares OutstandingVEL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
VEL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVEL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.35, we must say that VEL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.35, VEL is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.47% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VEL is 224.95, which is on the high side as it means it would take VEL, 224.95 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VEL's Debt to FCF ratio of 224.95 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VEL is outperformed by 61.62% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 9.55 is on the high side and indicates that VEL has dependencies on debt financing.
VEL has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (9.55) than 85.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 9.55
Debt/FCF 224.95
Altman-Z 0.35
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC5.55%
VEL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVEL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

VEL has a Current Ratio of 0.25. This is a bad value and indicates that VEL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.25, VEL is not doing good in the industry: 69.70% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
VEL has a Quick Ratio of 0.25. This is a bad value and indicates that VEL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.25, VEL is doing worse than 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.25
Quick Ratio 0.25
VEL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVEL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

VEL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 31.28%, which is quite impressive.
VEL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.62% yearly.
VEL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 33.95%.
VEL shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 20.82% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.28%
EPS 3Y27.91%
EPS 5Y15.62%
EPS Q2Q%62.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)33.95%
Revenue growth 3Y29.96%
Revenue growth 5Y20.82%
Sales Q2Q%59.67%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.68% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
VEL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.85% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.92%
EPS Next 2Y11.53%
EPS Next 3Y11.68%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.54%
Revenue Next 2Y15.88%
Revenue Next 3Y16.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
VEL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVEL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M
VEL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVEL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.97 indicates a rather cheap valuation of VEL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VEL is valued cheaper than 82.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.91, VEL is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.42, the valuation of VEL can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VEL is valued a bit cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VEL to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.92), we can say VEL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.97
Fwd PE 7.42
VEL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVEL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VEL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VEL is cheaper than 61.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VEL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.37
EV/EBITDA 13.87
VEL Per share dataVEL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of VEL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)0.51
EPS Next 2Y11.53%
EPS Next 3Y11.68%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VEL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

VELOCITY FINANCIAL INC

NYSE:VEL (10/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 18.73 0 (0%)

18.73

+0.26 (+1.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Inst Owners62.62%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners2.91%
Ins Owner Change12.05%
Market Cap719.98M
Revenue(TTM)487.06M
Net Income(TTM)80.31M
Analysts77.14
Price Target21.76 (16.18%)
Short Float %1.21%
Short Ratio3.06
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)19.79%
Min EPS beat(2)4.06%
Max EPS beat(2)35.52%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)14.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.05%
Max EPS beat(4)35.52%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)15.38%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)11.57%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)13.8%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)35.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-40.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)110.96%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)25.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-40.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)110.96%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)19.16%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)37.12%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)57.91%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.97
Fwd PE 7.42
P/S 1.48
P/FCF 28.37
P/OCF 26.77
P/B 1.2
P/tB 1.22
EV/EBITDA 13.87
EPS(TTM)2.35
EY12.55%
EPS(NY)2.53
Fwd EY13.48%
FCF(TTM)0.66
FCFY3.53%
OCF(TTM)0.7
OCFY3.74%
SpS12.67
BVpS15.55
TBVpS15.38
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)0.51
Graham Number28.68
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.24%
ROE 13.43%
ROCE 7.2%
ROIC 4.93%
ROICexc 4.99%
ROICexgc 5.1%
OM 88.39%
PM (TTM) 16.49%
GM 88.82%
FCFM 5.21%
ROA(3y)1.08%
ROA(5y)0.5%
ROE(3y)11.12%
ROE(5y)5.87%
ROIC(3y)4.55%
ROIC(5y)4.48%
ROICexc(3y)4.6%
ROICexc(5y)4.52%
ROICexgc(3y)4.66%
ROICexgc(5y)4.58%
ROCE(3y)6.64%
ROCE(5y)6.4%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.61%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.46%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.05%
OM growth 3Y2.96%
OM growth 5Y2.4%
PM growth 3Y14.34%
PM growth 5Y8.7%
GM growth 3Y-2.01%
GM growth 5Y-1.17%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.08
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 9.55
Debt/FCF 224.95
Debt/EBITDA 13.18
Cap/Depr 58.96%
Cap/Sales 0.31%
Interest Coverage 1.46
Cash Conversion 6.21%
Profit Quality 31.6%
Current Ratio 0.25
Quick Ratio 0.25
Altman-Z 0.35
F-Score4
WACC5.55%
ROIC/WACC0.89
Cap/Depr(3y)194.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)148.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.68%
Profit Quality(3y)96.08%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.28%
EPS 3Y27.91%
EPS 5Y15.62%
EPS Q2Q%62.22%
EPS Next Y16.92%
EPS Next 2Y11.53%
EPS Next 3Y11.68%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)33.95%
Revenue growth 3Y29.96%
Revenue growth 5Y20.82%
Sales Q2Q%59.67%
Revenue Next Year3.54%
Revenue Next 2Y15.88%
Revenue Next 3Y16.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y35.8%
EBIT growth 3Y33.8%
EBIT growth 5Y23.72%
EBIT Next Year33.79%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-62.59%
FCF growth 3Y-17.04%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-60.44%
OCF growth 3Y-13.14%
OCF growth 5YN/A

VELOCITY FINANCIAL INC / VEL FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of VELOCITY FINANCIAL INC (VEL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to VEL.


What is the valuation status of VELOCITY FINANCIAL INC (VEL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to VELOCITY FINANCIAL INC (VEL). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is VELOCITY FINANCIAL INC (VEL) stock?

VELOCITY FINANCIAL INC (VEL) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of VELOCITY FINANCIAL INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VELOCITY FINANCIAL INC (VEL) is 7.97 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.2.


What is the financial health of VELOCITY FINANCIAL INC (VEL) stock?

The financial health rating of VELOCITY FINANCIAL INC (VEL) is 0 / 10.