Velocity Composites (LSE:VEL) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -28.05% (As of Apr. 2026)

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LSE:VEL Velocity Composites PLC LSE:VEL
34 GF Score
Price £0.14
GF Value £0.23
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Velocity Composites ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Velocity Composites LSE:VEL 34 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -28.05% as of Apr. 2026. 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 357 Aerospace & Defense companies, Velocity Composites ranks worse than 78.99% on this metric.

Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Velocity Composites's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -28.05%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Velocity Composites's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:VEL' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -54.56   Med: -26.32   Max: -11.32
Current: -18.97

During the past 12 years, Velocity Composites's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -11.32%. The lowest was -54.56%. And the median was -26.32%.

LSE:VEL's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
78.99% of 357 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 10.76 vs LSE:VEL: -18.97

Velocity Composites's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 22.00% per year.


Velocity Composites  (LSE:VEL) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation

The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.

Joel Greenblatt uses his definition of Return on Capital and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % to rank companies.


Velocity Composites ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Velocity Composites ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Velocity Composites's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 Composites ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Velocity Composites Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -26.61 -26.03 -51.08 -15.42 -11.62

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
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 -28.09 -2.25 -12.83 -10.28 -28.05

LSE:VEL vs SPCX, GE, RTX: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Velocity Composites's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Velocity Composites's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Velocity Composites's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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Velocity Composites ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation

Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)

EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.

Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.

GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.

Working Capital(Q: Oct. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(2.471 + 2.099 + 0.545) - (2.162 + 0 + 0.432)
=2.521

Working Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(2.754 + 1.937 + 8.8817841970013E-16) - (3.181 + 0 + 0.085)
=1.425

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Velocity Composites for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Oct. 2025  Q: Apr. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-1.514/( ( (3.716 + max(2.521, 0)) + (3.132 + max(1.425, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-1.514/( ( 6.237 + 4.557 )/ 2 )
=-1.514/5.397
=-28.05 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Apr. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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.

What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -28.05% mean?
Velocity Composites (LSE:VEL) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -28.05% as of Apr. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Velocity Composites and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Velocity Composites ranks #282 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 79%.
Is Velocity Composites' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Velocity Composites' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -28.05%. Based on the distribution chart, Velocity Composites ranks #282 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Velocity Composites ranks #282 out of 357 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Velocity Composites in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.76. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 10.76, based on 357 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Velocity Composites and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Velocity Composites's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -28.05%. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -28.05%. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Velocity Composites (LSE:VEL), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -28.05% 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:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -28.05%
  • GF Value™: £0.23 vs. price of £0.14 (39.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 3 warning signs

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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