Velocity Composites (LSE:VEL) Cash-to-Debt: 0.38 (As of Apr. 2026) — 56% Below Median

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LSE:VEL Velocity Composites PLC LSE:VEL
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Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Velocity Composites Cash-to-Debt?

Velocity Composites LSE:VEL 22 Cash-to-Debt is 0.38 as of Apr. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates LSE:VEL with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 356 Aerospace & Defense companies, Velocity Composites ranks worse than 68.82% on this metric.

Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Velocity Composites's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.38.

If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Velocity Composites couldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026.

The historical rank and industry rank for Velocity Composites's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:VEL' s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 0.86   Max: 16.47
Current: 0.38

During the past 12 years, Velocity Composites's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 16.47. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.86.

LSE:VEL's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than
68.82% of 356 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs LSE:VEL: 0.38

Velocity Composites  (LSE:VEL) Cash-to-Debt Explanation

If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.


Velocity Composites Cash-to-Debt Related Terms


Velocity Composites Cash-to-Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Velocity Composites's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:

* 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.

Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Velocity Composites Cash-to-Debt Chart

Velocity Composites Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cash-to-Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.86 0.56 0.90 0.60 0.16

Velocity Composites Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Cash-to-Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.59 0.60 0.40 0.16 0.38

LSE:VEL vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Cash-to-Debt Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Velocity Composites's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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.


Velocity Composites Cash-to-Debt vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Velocity Composites's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Velocity Composites's Cash-to-Debt falls into.


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Velocity Composites Cash-to-Debt Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to its debt. The debt includes the Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. This ratio measures the financial strength of a company. This ratio is updated quarterly.

Velocity Composites's Cash to Debt Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

Velocity Composites's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash-to-Debt →
What does a Cash-to-Debt of 0.38 mean?
Velocity Composites (LSE:VEL) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.38 as of Apr. 2026. This is 56% below median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, Velocity Composites' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.16 to 16.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Velocity Composites ranks #245 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is Velocity Composites' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Velocity Composites' current Cash-to-Debt of 0.38 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 16.47. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.96. Velocity Composites' value of 0.38 is 60.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Velocity Composites ranks #245 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Velocity Composites has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Velocity Composites' Cash-to-Debt compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Velocity Composites ranks #245 out of 356 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Velocity Composites in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.96. Velocity Composites' value of 0.38 is 60.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Velocity Composites' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.16 to 16.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 0.96, Velocity Composites has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.96, based on 356 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Velocity Composites's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.38 is 60.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Velocity Composites's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.38, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Velocity Composites stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velocity Composites (LSE:VEL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.23, compared to a current price of £0.20 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.38, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 60.4% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.96. Velocity Composites' overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Velocity Composites (LSE:VEL), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.38 as of Apr. 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 Velocity Composites (LSE:VEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velocity Composites stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.20 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.23. GuruFocus considers Velocity Composites to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:VEL:

  • Cash-to-Debt: 0.38 (56% below median its 10-year median of 0.86)
  • GF Value™: £0.23 vs. price of £0.20 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 22/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.4% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#245 of 356)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:VEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Velocity Composites Business Description

Address Billington Road, AMS Technology Park, Burnley, Lancashire, GBR, BB11 5UB
Velocity Composites PLC is a provider of engineered composite and process material kits to the aerospace industry. The company's offerings include Engineered Vacuum Bag Material Kits, Structural Material Kits and other Support Services. The majority of revenue is derived from the sale of goods. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, and the rest from Europe, the USA and the rest of the World.
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