Velocity FinancialVEL +0.98%68 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates VEL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,530 Banks companies, Velocity Financial ranks better than 79.08% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Velocity Financial's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $89.5 Mil. Velocity Financial's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,466.9 Mil. Therefore, Velocity Financial's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Velocity Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
VEL'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 1.02 Max: 1.63
Current: 1.58
During the past 10 years, Velocity Financial's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 1.63%. The lowest was 0.49%. And the median was 1.02%.
VEL's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 79.08% of 1530
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs VEL: 1.58
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Velocity Financial Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Velocity Financial Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Velocity Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
VEL vs UWMC, LDI, BETR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Mortgage Finance subindustry, Velocity Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Velocity Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Velocity Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.20% mean?
Velocity Financial (VEL) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.20% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Velocity Financial and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Velocity Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.49 to 1.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Velocity Financial ranks #320 out of 1530 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Velocity Financial's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Velocity Financial's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.20% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 1.63. The Banks industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. Velocity Financial's value of 1.20% is 21.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Velocity Financial ranks #320 out of 1530 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to UWMC and LDI?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Velocity Financial ranks #320 out of 1530 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Velocity Financial in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99. Velocity Financial's value of 1.20% is 21.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Velocity Financial's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 0.49 to 1.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 0.99, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Banks company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Banks companies is 0.99, based on 1,530 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Velocity Financial's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.20% is 21.2% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Velocity Financial and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Velocity Financial's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.20%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 1.02. 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 $25.82, compared to a current price of $18.64 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.20%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 21.2% above the Banks industry median of 0.99. Velocity Financial's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Velocity Financial (VEL), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.20% as of Mar. 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 $18.64 is trading 27.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.82.
GuruFocus considers Velocity Financial to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VEL:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.20% (18% above median its 10-year median of 1.02)
GF Value™: $25.82 vs. price of $18.64 (27.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.2% above the Banks median (#320 of 1530)
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 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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