VEL (Velocity Financial) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.48 (As of Jul. 02, 2026) — Near Median


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68 GF Score
Price $18.75
GF Value $25.79
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Velocity Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Velocity Financial VEL +0.59% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.50. GuruFocus rates VEL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,302 Banks companies, Velocity Financial ranks worse than 61.06% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-02), Velocity Financial's current share price is $18.75. Velocity Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $12.64. Velocity Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.48.

The historical rank and industry rank for Velocity Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

VEL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.37   Med: 1.5   Max: 1.62
Current: 1.47

During the past 10 years, Velocity Financial's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.62. The lowest was 1.37. And the median was 1.50.

VEL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
61.06% of 1302 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs VEL: 1.47

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Velocity Financial's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $16.994. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $12.64 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Velocity Financial  (NYSE:VEL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Velocity Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Velocity Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Velocity Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Velocity Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Velocity Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Velocity Financial Quarterly Data
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VEL vs UWMC, LDI, BETR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Mortgage Finance subindustry, Velocity Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Velocity Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Velocity Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Velocity Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Velocity Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=18.75/12.64
=1.48

* 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.

Velocity Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Velocity Financial's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=16.994/324.0540*324.0540
=16.994

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Velocity Financial Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 0.000 241.432 0.000
201712 6.892 246.524 9.059
201812 7.200 251.233 9.287
201912 8.044 256.974 10.144
202012 10.932 260.474 13.600
202112 10.563 278.802 12.277
202212 11.598 296.797 12.663
202312 13.188 306.746 13.932
202412 15.410 315.605 15.823
202512 16.994 324.054 16.994

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.48 mean?
Velocity Financial (VEL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.48 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Velocity Financial and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.50. Over the past decade, Velocity Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.37 to 1.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Velocity Financial ranks #795 out of 1302 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is Velocity Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Velocity Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.48 is near median its 10-year median of 1.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.37 to a high of 1.62. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Velocity Financial's value of 1.48 is 18.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Velocity Financial ranks #795 out of 1302 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Velocity Financial has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Velocity Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UWMC and LDI?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Velocity Financial ranks #795 out of 1302 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Velocity Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Velocity Financial's value of 1.48 is 18.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Velocity Financial's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.37 to 1.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.50 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Velocity Financial has consistently been above 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.25, based on 1,302 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Velocity Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.48 is 18.4% above 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Velocity Financial and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Velocity Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Velocity Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velocity Financial (VEL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.79, compared to a current price of $18.75 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.50 and 18.4% above the Banks industry median of 1.25. Velocity Financial's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Velocity Financial (VEL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48 as of Jul. 02, 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 Financial (VEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velocity Financial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $18.75 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.79. GuruFocus considers Velocity Financial to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for VEL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.48 (near median its 10-year median of 1.50)
  • GF Value™: $25.79 vs. price of $18.75 (27.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.4% above the Banks median (#795 of 1302)

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


Velocity Financial Business Description

Address 2945 Townsgate Road, Suite 110, Westlake Village, CA, USA, 91361
Velocity Financial Inc is a United States-based real estate finance company. Company operates in a large fragmented market with substantial demand for financing and limited supply of institutional financing alternative The company originates and manages investor loans secured by residential rental and small commercial properties. The company earns revenue in the form of interest income. It operates in New York, California, Florida, New Jersey, and other states.
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