VALUE LINE INC (VALU) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:VALU • US9204371002

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This VALU fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. VALU Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • VALU had positive earnings in the past year.
  • VALU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years VALU has been profitable.
  • VALU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
VALU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVALU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5M 10M 15M 20M

1.2 Ratios

  • VALU's Return On Assets of 14.58% is amongst the best of the industry. VALU outperforms 94.58% of its industry peers.
  • VALU has a Return On Equity of 20.42%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VALU outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • VALU has a Return On Invested Capital (2.81%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VALU is in line with the industry average of 7.19%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.58%
ROE 20.42%
ROIC 2.81%
ROA(3y)14.03%
ROA(5y)15.96%
ROE(3y)21.1%
ROE(5y)25.59%
ROIC(3y)5.93%
ROIC(5y)6.33%
VALU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVALU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of VALU (65.05%) is better than 93.75% of its industry peers.
  • VALU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of VALU (14.31%) is worse than 63.33% of its industry peers.
  • VALU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • VALU has a better Gross Margin (82.15%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
  • VALU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.31%
PM (TTM) 65.05%
GM 82.15%
OM growth 3Y-13.81%
OM growth 5Y-5.43%
PM growth 3Y0.11%
PM growth 5Y9.72%
GM growth 3Y-1.83%
GM growth 5Y-1.12%
VALU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVALU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60 80

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2. VALU Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • VALU has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for VALU has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • There is no outstanding debt for VALU. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
VALU Yearly Shares OutstandingVALU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2M 4M 6M 8M
VALU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVALU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 6.56 indicates that VALU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • VALU has a better Altman-Z score (6.56) than 90.00% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 6.56
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
VALU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVALU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 4.07 indicates that VALU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.07, VALU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VALU has a Quick Ratio of 4.07. This indicates that VALU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • VALU has a Quick ratio of 4.07. This is amongst the best in the industry. VALU outperforms 84.58% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.07
Quick Ratio 4.07
VALU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVALU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M

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3. VALU Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.60% over the past year.
  • VALU shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.26% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, VALU shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.24% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, VALU shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.74% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.6%
EPS 3Y-4.17%
EPS 5Y7.26%
EPS Q2Q%14.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.24%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.7%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.74%
Sales Q2Q%-7.71%

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.
VALU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVALU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M

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4. VALU Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.00, VALU is valued correctly.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VALU.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.18. VALU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15
Fwd PE N/A
VALU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVALU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VALU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VALU is cheaper than 64.58% of the companies listed 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 62.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.06
EV/EBITDA 26.28
VALU Per share dataVALU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of VALU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.07
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. VALU Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • VALU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.64%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.65, VALU has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, VALU pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.64%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of VALU grows each year by 8.42%, which is quite nice.
  • VALU has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • VALU has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.42%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years13
VALU Yearly Dividends per shareVALU Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • VALU pays out 54.54% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP54.54%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
VALU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVALU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
VALU Dividend Payout.VALU Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VALU Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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VALU Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

VALUE LINE INC

NASDAQ:VALU (4/13/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)03-12
Earnings (Next)07-27
Inst Owners5.94%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap329.59M
Revenue(TTM)33.83M
Net Income(TTM)22.00M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %1.21%
Short Ratio4.66
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.64%
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.42%
DP54.54%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date01-26
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 RankSector Rank
PE 15
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 9.74
P/FCF 17.06
P/OCF 17.04
P/B 3.06
P/tB 3.06
EV/EBITDA 26.28
EPS(TTM)2.34
EY6.67%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.06
FCFY5.86%
OCF(TTM)2.06
OCFY5.87%
SpS3.6
BVpS11.48
TBVpS11.47
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.07
Graham Number24.58
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.58%
ROE 20.42%
ROCE 3.74%
ROIC 2.81%
ROICexc 8.1%
ROICexgc 8.1%
OM 14.31%
PM (TTM) 65.05%
GM 82.15%
FCFM 57.12%
ROA(3y)14.03%
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)14.7%
ROICexgc(3y)14.84%
ROICexgc(5y)14.74%
ROCE(3y)7.88%
ROCE(5y)8.4%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-15.61%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.89%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.9%
OM growth 3Y-13.81%
OM growth 5Y-5.43%
PM growth 3Y0.11%
PM growth 5Y9.72%
GM growth 3Y-1.83%
GM growth 5Y-1.12%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 1.56%
Cap/Sales 0.06%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 315.77%
Profit Quality 87.81%
Current Ratio 4.07
Quick Ratio 4.07
Altman-Z 6.56
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)11.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)9.82%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.41%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.34%
Profit Quality(3y)96.81%
Profit Quality(5y)92.71%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.6%
EPS 3Y-4.17%
EPS 5Y7.26%
EPS Q2Q%14.42%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.24%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.7%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.74%
Sales Q2Q%-7.71%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-27.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-17.86%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.02%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y6.05%
FCF growth 3Y-6.7%
FCF growth 5Y7.8%
OCF growth 1Y5.29%
OCF growth 3Y-6.35%
OCF growth 5Y8.05%

VALUE LINE INC / VALU Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for VALUE LINE INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to VALU.


Can you provide the valuation status for VALUE LINE INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to VALUE LINE INC (VALU). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of VALU stock?

VALUE LINE INC (VALU) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of VALUE LINE INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VALUE LINE INC (VALU) is 15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.06.