VALU Fundamental Analysis - VALUE LINE INC

Fundamental Rating

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to VALU. VALU was compared to 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making VALU a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. VALU does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year VALU was profitable.

In the past year VALU had a positive cash flow from operations.

In the past 5 years VALU has always been profitable.

Each year in the past 5 years VALU had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 14.31%, VALU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.36% of the companies in the same industry.

The Return On Equity of VALU (20.75%) is better than 88.19% of its industry peers.

With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.73%, VALU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.52% of the companies in the same industry.

The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VALU is in line with the industry average of 7.69%.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
ROA	14.31%
ROE	20.75%
ROIC	3.73%

ROA(3y)14.02%

ROA(5y)15.96%

ROE(3y)21.1%

ROE(5y)25.59%

ROIC(3y)5.93%

ROIC(5y)6.33%

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 58.97%, VALU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.78% of the companies in the same industry.

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VALU has grown nicely.

VALU has a worse Operating Margin (17.06%) than 62.87% of its industry peers.

In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VALU has declined.

VALU has a Gross Margin of 82.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VALU outperforms 87.76% of its industry peers.

VALU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
OM	17.06%
PM (TTM)	58.97%
GM	82.93%

OM growth 3Y-13.81%

OM growth 5Y-5.43%

PM growth 3Y0.11%

PM growth 5Y9.73%

GM growth 3Y-1.82%

GM growth 5Y-1.12%

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ROA

ROE

ROIC

Operating and Profit Margin

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, VALU has about the same amount of shares outstanding.

Compared to 5 years ago, VALU has less shares outstanding

VALU has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 6.71 indicates that VALU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.

VALU's Altman-Z score of 6.71 is amongst the best of the industry. VALU outperforms 89.03% of its industry peers.

VALU has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	0
Debt/FCF	0
Altman-Z	6.71

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2.3 Liquidity

VALU has a Current Ratio of 3.38. This indicates that VALU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.

VALU has a Current ratio of 3.38. This is amongst the best in the industry. VALU outperforms 82.28% of its industry peers.

A Quick Ratio of 3.38 indicates that VALU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.

VALU has a better Quick ratio (3.38) than 82.28% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Current Ratio	3.38
Quick Ratio	3.38

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.32% over the past year.

VALU shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.22% yearly.

VALU shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.42%.

VALU shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.74% yearly.

EPS 1Y (TTM)8.32%

EPS 3Y-4.22%

EPS 5Y7.22%

EPS Q2Q%-17.69%

Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.42%

Revenue growth 3Y-4.7%

Revenue growth 5Y-2.74%

Sales Q2Q%-6.84%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.

No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.

EPS Next YN/A

EPS Next 2YN/A

EPS Next 3YN/A

EPS Next 5YN/A

Revenue Next YearN/A

Revenue Next 2YN/A

Revenue Next 3YN/A

Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.

No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

VALU is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.27.

VALU's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.

When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VALU to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.24), we can say VALU is valued slightly cheaper.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	17.27
Fwd PE	N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VALU is valued a bit cheaper than 64.56% of the companies in the same industry.

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VALU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VALU is cheaper than 61.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
P/FCF	17.79
EV/EBITDA	27.79

4.3 Compensation for Growth

VALU has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.

PEG (NY)N/A

PEG (5Y)2.39

EPS Next 2YN/A

EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VALU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.45%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.

Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.89, VALU has a dividend in line with its industry peers.

VALU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Dividend Yield	3.45%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of VALU grows each year by 8.45%, which is quite nice.

VALU has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.

VALU has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.

Dividend Growth(5Y)8.45%

Div Incr Years10

Div Non Decr Years12

5.3 Sustainability

54.64% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VALU. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.

VALU's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.

DP54.64%

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VALUE LINE INC

NASDAQ:VALU (8/22/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

37.83

+0.18 (+0.48%)

Chartmill FA Rating

GICS SectorFinancials

GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services

GICS IndustryCapital Markets

Earnings (Last)07-29 2025-07-29

Earnings (Next)09-12 2025-09-12

Inst Owners5.85%

Inst Owner Change-2.51%

Ins Owners0.03%

Ins Owner Change0%

Market Cap355.98M

Analysts0

Price TargetN/A

Short Float %1.3%

Short Ratio3.12

Dividend

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Dividend Yield	3.45%

Yearly Dividend1.2

Dividend Growth(5Y)8.45%

DP54.64%

Div Incr Years10

Div Non Decr Years12

Ex-Date07-28 2025-07-28 (0.325)

Surprises & Revisions

EPS beat(2)N/A

Avg EPS beat(2)N/A

Min EPS beat(2)N/A

Max EPS beat(2)N/A

EPS beat(4)N/A

Avg EPS beat(4)N/A

Min EPS beat(4)N/A

Max EPS beat(4)N/A

EPS beat(8)N/A

Avg EPS beat(8)N/A

EPS beat(12)N/A

Avg EPS beat(12)N/A

EPS beat(16)N/A

Avg EPS beat(16)N/A

Revenue beat(2)N/A

Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A

Min Revenue beat(2)N/A

Max Revenue beat(2)N/A

Revenue beat(4)N/A

Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A

Min Revenue beat(4)N/A

Max Revenue beat(4)N/A

Revenue beat(8)N/A

Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A

Revenue beat(12)N/A

Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A

Revenue beat(16)N/A

Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A

PT rev (1m)N/A

PT rev (3m)N/A

EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A

EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A

EPS NY rev (1m)N/A

EPS NY rev (3m)N/A

Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A

Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A

Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A

Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A

Valuation

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	17.27
Fwd PE	N/A
P/S	10.15
P/FCF	17.79
P/OCF	17.59
P/B	3.57
P/tB	3.57
EV/EBITDA	27.79

EPS(TTM)2.19

EY5.79%

EPS(NY)N/A

Fwd EYN/A

FCF(TTM)2.13

FCFY5.62%

OCF(TTM)2.15

OCFY5.69%

SpS3.73

BVpS10.59

TBVpS10.59

PEG (NY)N/A

PEG (5Y)2.39

Profitability

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
ROA	14.31%
ROE	20.75%
ROCE	4.95%
ROIC	3.73%
ROICexc	10.36%
ROICexgc	10.38%
OM	17.06%
PM (TTM)	58.97%
GM	82.93%
FCFM	57.03%

ROA(3y)14.02%

ROA(5y)15.96%

ROE(3y)21.1%

ROE(5y)25.59%

ROIC(3y)5.93%

ROIC(5y)6.33%

ROICexc(3y)14.8%

ROICexc(5y)14.71%

ROICexgc(3y)14.84%

ROICexgc(5y)14.74%

ROCE(3y)7.88%

ROCE(5y)8.4%

ROICexcg growth 3Y-15.67%

ROICexcg growth 5Y-5.89%

ROICexc growth 3Y-15.65%

ROICexc growth 5Y-5.87%

OM growth 3Y-13.81%

OM growth 5Y-5.43%

PM growth 3Y0.11%

PM growth 5Y9.73%

GM growth 3Y-1.82%

GM growth 5Y-1.12%

F-Score6

Asset Turnover0.24

Health

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	0
Debt/FCF	0
Debt/EBITDA	0
Cap/Depr	18.65%
Cap/Sales	0.68%
Interest Coverage	250
Cash Conversion	278.98%
Profit Quality	96.71%
Current Ratio	3.38
Quick Ratio	3.38
Altman-Z	6.71

F-Score6

WACCN/A

ROIC/WACCN/A

Cap/Depr(3y)11.49%

Cap/Depr(5y)9.84%

Cap/Sales(3y)0.41%

Cap/Sales(5y)0.34%

Profit Quality(3y)96.81%

Profit Quality(5y)92.72%

High Growth Momentum

Growth

EPS 1Y (TTM)8.32%

EPS 3Y-4.22%

EPS 5Y7.22%

EPS Q2Q%-17.69%

EPS Next YN/A

EPS Next 2YN/A

EPS Next 3YN/A

EPS Next 5YN/A

Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.42%

Revenue growth 3Y-4.7%

Revenue growth 5Y-2.74%

Sales Q2Q%-6.84%

Revenue Next YearN/A

Revenue Next 2YN/A

Revenue Next 3YN/A

Revenue Next 5YN/A

EBIT growth 1Y-34.53%

EBIT growth 3Y-17.86%

EBIT growth 5Y-8.02%

EBIT Next YearN/A

EBIT Next 3YN/A

EBIT Next 5YN/A

FCF growth 1Y12.05%

FCF growth 3Y-6.71%

FCF growth 5Y7.79%

OCF growth 1Y12.89%

OCF growth 3Y-6.35%

OCF growth 5Y8.04%

VALUE LINE INC (VALU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

1.2 Ratios

1.3 Margins

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

2.2 Solvency

2.3 Liquidity

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

3.2 Future

3.3 Evolution

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

4.2 Price Multiples

4.3 Compensation for Growth

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

5.2 History

5.3 Sustainability

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