Using an unlevered Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF) model, we project Velocity Financial, Inc.'s cash flows over 5 years with line-by-line expense modeling. Revenue is projected revenue growing from -68.3% to 30.0% annually, with expenses (COGS, SG&A, R&D) held at historical ratios. Depreciation is computed from a vintage matrix based on a 5-year useful life. Working capital is modeled using historical turnover days (DSO 160, DPO 642, DIO 60). At a 5.3% WACC with mid-year discounting, the terminal value (92% of enterprise value) is derived from the Gordon Growth Model on Year 6 FCFF at a 2.5% perpetual rate. After subtracting net debt, the equity value implies a fair price of $41.81 per share, suggesting VEL is undervalued by 140.8% at the current price of $17.36.
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| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | Terminal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit Before Tax | -66 | -79 | -90 | -117 | -152 | -156 |
| (−) Net Interest | 171 | 206 | 234 | 305 | 396 | 406 |
| (+) D&A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EBITDA | 105 | 127 | 144 | 188 | 244 | 250 |
| (−) Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| (−) CapEx | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| (−) ΔWC | 84 | -7 | -6 | -14 | -18 | -18 |
| Free Cash Flow (FCFF) | 21 | 133 | 150 | 201 | 261 | 268 |
| Terminal Value | 9,568 | |||||
| WACC / Discount Rate | 5.3% | |||||
| Long-term Growth Rate | 2.5% | |||||
| Timing of FCF (mid year) | 0.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5 |
| Present Value of FCF | 21 | 123 | 132 | 168 | 207 | 7,391 |
| Enterprise Value | 8,042 | |||||
| Projection Period | 650 | 8.1% | ||||
| Terminal Value | 7,391 | 91.9% | ||||
| (−) Current Net Debt | 6,445 | |||||
| Equity Value | 1,596 | |||||
| (/) Outstanding Shares | 38 | |||||
| Fair Price | $41.81 | |||||
| WACC \ Terminal Growth Rate | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 3.0% | 3.5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3% | $181 | $309 | $597 | $1853 | $0 |
| 4.3% | $52 | $96 | $165 | $287 | $561 |
| 5.3% | $0 | $12 | $42 | $84 | $150 |
| 6.3% | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4 | $32 |
| 7.3% | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Current price: $17.36. Green = undervalued, Red = overvalued.
Using an unlevered Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF) model, we project Velocity Financial, Inc.'s cash flows over 10 years with analyst estimates for the first 3–5 years, fading toward long-term GDP growth for the remaining years with line-by-line expense modeling. Revenue is projected revenue growing from -68.3% to 9.3% annually, with expenses (COGS, SG&A, R&D) held at historical ratios. Depreciation is computed from a vintage matrix based on a 5-year useful life. Working capital is modeled using historical turnover days (DSO 160, DPO 642, DIO 60). At a 5.3% WACC with mid-year discounting, the terminal value (86% of enterprise value) is derived from the Gordon Growth Model on Year 11 FCFF at a 2.5% perpetual rate. After subtracting net debt, the equity value implies a fair price of $260.82 per share, suggesting VEL is undervalued by 1402.4% at the current price of $17.36.
Adjust parameters to explore scenarios. Changes are for exploration only and do not affect saved valuations.
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 | 2035 | Terminal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit Before Tax | -66 | -79 | -90 | -117 | -152 | -198 | -254 | -310 | -359 | -392 | -402 |
| (−) Net Interest | 171 | 206 | 234 | 305 | 396 | 515 | 661 | 806 | 932 | 1,018 | 1,044 |
| (+) D&A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| EBITDA | 105 | 127 | 144 | 188 | 244 | 317 | 407 | 496 | 574 | 627 | 643 |
| (−) Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| (−) CapEx | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| (−) ΔWC | 84 | -7 | -6 | -14 | -18 | -23 | -28 | -28 | -24 | -17 | -17 |
| Free Cash Flow (FCFF) | 21 | 133 | 150 | 201 | 261 | 339 | 434 | 523 | 597 | 643 | 659 |
| Terminal Value | 23,548 | ||||||||||
| WACC / Discount Rate | 5.3% | ||||||||||
| Long-term Growth Rate | 2.5% | ||||||||||
| Timing of FCF (mid year) | 0.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 5 |
| Present Value of FCF | 21 | 123 | 132 | 168 | 207 | 256 | 310 | 355 | 385 | 394 | 14,053 |
| Enterprise Value | 16,403 | ||||||||||
| Projection Period | 2,350 | 14.3% | |||||||||
| Terminal Value | 14,053 | 85.7% | |||||||||
| (−) Current Net Debt | 6,445 | ||||||||||
| Equity Value | 9,958 | ||||||||||
| (/) Outstanding Shares | 38 | ||||||||||
| Fair Price | $260.82 | ||||||||||
| WACC \ Terminal Growth Rate | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 3.0% | 3.5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3% | $595 | $862 | $1465 | $4094 | $150 |
| 4.3% | $302 | $390 | $527 | $770 | $1317 |
| 5.3% | $164 | $205 | $261 | $341 | $466 |
| 6.3% | $84 | $107 | $136 | $173 | $224 |
| 7.3% | $33 | $47 | $64 | $84 | $110 |
Current price: $17.36. Green = undervalued, Red = overvalued.
Using the industry peer median P/E Multiples multiple (trailing + forward), Velocity Financial, Inc. (VEL) has a fair value of $25.17 based on 9 comparable companies in the Financial - Mortgages industry.
USD in millions except Fair Price. Subject company highlighted.
| Mkt Cap ($M) | Trailing P/E | Forward P/E | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velocity Financial, Inc.VEL | 663 | 6.3x | 9.1x |
| Amerant Bancorp Inc. | 974 | 18.4x | 37.9x |
| Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. | 965 | 7.0x | — |
| Northeast Bank | 932 | 11.6x | 26.1x |
| Business First Bancshares, Inc. | 902 | 9.9x | 11.2x |
| Mercantile Bank Corporation | 890 | 9.4x | 10.0x |
| CNB Financial Corporation | 887 | 11.9x | 12.8x |
| Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. | 823 | 4.2x | 13.5x |
| Fidus Investment Corporation | 680 | 7.7x | 5.6x |
| Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending Corp. | 652 | 10.2x | 5.8x |
| Industry Median | 9.9x | 12.0x | |
| (*) Profit after tax | 105 | 73 | |
| Equity Value | 1,042 | 880 | |
| (/) Outstanding shares | 38 | 38 | |
| Fair Price | $27 | $23 | |
Using the PEG framework with historical EPS growth of 25.0%, the company has a fair value of $68.75 based on TTM EPS (FY2025) of $2.75. The current PEG ratio is 0.20.
PEG < 1 = bargain, 1–1.5 = fair, > 2 = expensive.
Growth above 25% is capped — hypergrowth may not be sustainable long-term.
| EPS Growth RateHistorical | 33.7% |
| Adjusted Growth (clamped 8–25%)Clamped | 25.0% |
| Fair P/E | 25.0x |
| TTM EPS (FY2025) | $2.75 |
| Fair Value | $68.75 |
No analyst estimates available.
| Year | Net Income | EPS | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | $29.2M | $0.86 | — |
| FY2022 | $32.2M | $0.93 | +8.1% |
| FY2023 | $52.3M | $1.52 | +63.4% |
| FY2024 | $68.4M | $1.91 | +25.7% |
| FY2025 | $105.1M | $2.75 | +44.0% |
4Y Historical EPS CAGR: 33.7%
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