VALUE LINE INC (VALU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:VALU • US9204371002

36.85 USD
+0.15 (+0.41%)
Last: Feb 20, 2026, 08:09 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to VALU. VALU was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. VALU scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. VALU has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • VALU had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 14.37%, VALU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 20.15%, VALU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of VALU (3.20%) 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 7.29%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.37%
ROE 20.15%
ROIC 3.2%
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

  • VALU's Profit Margin of 61.58% is amongst the best of the industry. VALU outperforms 93.28% of its industry peers.
  • VALU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.65%, VALU is doing worse than 60.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VALU has declined.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 82.32%, VALU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VALU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.65%
PM (TTM) 61.58%
GM 82.32%
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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The number of shares outstanding for VALU remains at a similar level compared to 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 6.88 indicates that VALU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of VALU (6.88) is better than 90.34% 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 6.88
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 3.99 indicates that VALU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of VALU (3.99) is better than 84.03% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 3.99 indicates that VALU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of VALU (3.99) is better than 84.03% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.99
Quick Ratio 3.99
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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for VALU have decreased by -3.83% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, VALU shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.26% on average per year.
  • VALU shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.75%.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.74% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.83%
EPS 3Y-4.17%
EPS 5Y7.26%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.75%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.7%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.74%
Sales Q2Q%-3.21%

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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.31 indicates a correct valuation of VALU.
  • VALU's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.99. VALU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.31
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VALU is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • 66.81% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VALU, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.68
EV/EBITDA 27.32
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

  • VALU has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.25
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • VALU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.54%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.17, VALU has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, VALU pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.54%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of VALU is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.42%!
  • VALU has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • VALU has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.42%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years12
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

  • 55.36% 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.
DP55.36%
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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VALUE LINE INC

NASDAQ:VALU (2/20/2026, 8:09:10 PM)

36.85

+0.15 (+0.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)12-12
Earnings (Next)03-12
Inst Owners6.09%
Inst Owner Change-2.95%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap346.02M
Revenue(TTM)34.52M
Net Income(TTM)21.26M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %1.14%
Short Ratio3.36
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.54%
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.42%
DP55.36%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years12
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 16.31
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 10.02
P/FCF 16.68
P/OCF 16.55
P/B 3.28
P/tB 3.28
EV/EBITDA 27.32
EPS(TTM)2.26
EY6.13%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.21
FCFY5.99%
OCF(TTM)2.23
OCFY6.04%
SpS3.68
BVpS11.23
TBVpS11.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.25
Graham Number23.9
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.37%
ROE 20.15%
ROCE 4.25%
ROIC 3.2%
ROICexc 8.92%
ROICexgc 8.92%
OM 15.65%
PM (TTM) 61.58%
GM 82.32%
FCFM 60.09%
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 Turnover0.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 12.97%
Cap/Sales 0.5%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 310.81%
Profit Quality 97.57%
Current Ratio 3.99
Quick Ratio 3.99
Altman-Z 6.88
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)-3.83%
EPS 3Y-4.17%
EPS 5Y7.26%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.75%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.7%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.74%
Sales Q2Q%-3.21%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-26.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-17.86%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.02%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y36.22%
FCF growth 3Y-6.7%
FCF growth 5Y7.8%
OCF growth 1Y36.3%
OCF growth 3Y-6.35%
OCF growth 5Y8.05%

VALUE LINE INC / VALU FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to VALU.


What is the valuation status for VALU stock?

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


Can you provide the profitability details for VALUE LINE INC?

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


How sustainable is the dividend of VALUE LINE INC (VALU) stock?

The dividend rating of VALUE LINE INC (VALU) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 55.36%.