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

  • In the past year VALU was profitable.
  • In the past year VALU had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • VALU had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • 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

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 14.37%, VALU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.63% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VALU has a better Return On Equity (20.15%) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
  • 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 7.14%.
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 91.74% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VALU has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.65%, VALU is doing worse than 61.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VALU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of VALU (82.32%) is better than 87.60% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VALU has remained more or less at the same level.
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. VALU Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • VALU has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • VALU has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • VALU has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the 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

  • VALU has an Altman-Z score of 6.79. This indicates that VALU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • VALU has a better Altman-Z score (6.79) than 88.43% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 6.79
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

  • VALU has a Current Ratio of 3.99. This indicates that VALU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.99, VALU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VALU has a Quick Ratio of 3.99. This indicates that VALU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • VALU's Quick ratio of 3.99 is amongst the best of the industry. VALU outperforms 84.30% 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. VALU Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • VALU shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.83%.
  • 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 -3.75% in the last year.
  • VALU shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.74% yearly.
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. VALU Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.75, the valuation of VALU can be described as correct.
  • VALU's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.23, VALU is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.75
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

  • VALU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VALU is cheaper than 65.70% 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 66.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.12
EV/EBITDA 26.3
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)2.17
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 3.57%.
  • VALU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.91.
  • VALU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.57%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of VALU is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.42%!
  • VALU has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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

  • VALU pays out 55.36% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of VALU is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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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VALU Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

VALUE LINE INC

NASDAQ:VALU (3/20/2026, 8:26:54 PM)

After market: 35.6 0 (0%)

35.6

-0.52 (-1.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)03-12
Earnings (Next)07-27
Inst Owners5.93%
Inst Owner Change-2.95%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap334.28M
Revenue(TTM)34.52M
Net Income(TTM)21.26M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %1.13%
Short Ratio4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.57%
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 15.75
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 9.68
P/FCF 16.12
P/OCF 15.99
P/B 3.17
P/tB 3.17
EV/EBITDA 26.3
EPS(TTM)2.26
EY6.35%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.21
FCFY6.2%
OCF(TTM)2.23
OCFY6.26%
SpS3.68
BVpS11.23
TBVpS11.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.17
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 6.79
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 Fundamental Analysis 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%.