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Velocity CompositesLSE:VEL 34 Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 as of Apr. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates LSE:VEL with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.23 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Aerospace & Defense companies, Velocity Composites ranks worse than 56.23% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Velocity Composites's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:VEL'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.48 Max: 1.96
Current: 0.41
During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Velocity Composites was 1.96. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.48.
LSE:VEL's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 56.23% of 313
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.31
vs LSE:VEL: 0.41
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Velocity Composites Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Velocity Composites Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Velocity Composites's Debt-to-Equity 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.
LSE:VEL vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Velocity Composites's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Velocity Composites's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Velocity Composites's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 Composites (LSE:VEL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Velocity Composites and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Velocity Composites' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 1.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Velocity Composites ranks #176 out of 313 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is Velocity Composites' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Velocity Composites' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 1.96. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Velocity Composites' value of 0.41 is 32.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Velocity Composites ranks #176 out of 313 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Velocity Composites has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Velocity Composites' Debt-to-Equity compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Velocity Composites ranks #176 out of 313 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Velocity Composites in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Velocity Composites' value of 0.41 is 32.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Velocity Composites' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 1.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.31, Velocity Composites 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.31, based on 313 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Velocity Composites's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.41 is 32.3% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Velocity Composites and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Velocity Composites's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 0.48. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.23, compared to a current price of £0.14 — trading 39.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 32.3% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.31. Velocity Composites' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Velocity Composites (LSE:VEL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 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 £0.14 is trading 39.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.23.
GuruFocus considers Velocity Composites to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:VEL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.41 (15% below median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: £0.23 vs. price of £0.14 (39.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.3% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#176 of 313)
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 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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