VELA Summary Investment Models

Banks require a separate valuation model because their earnings come primarily from interest income and their balance sheets function as operating assets, not just financing tools. As a result, traditional free‑cash‑flow approaches don’t apply in the same way. Select the appropriate model below to begin your analysis.

Standard Model Appropriate for most non-financial sectors including industrials, consumer, healthcare, technology, utilities, and related companies.
Bank Model Appropriate for depository institutions and financial companies focused on lending, credit, and banking operations.