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Value Line (VALU)
NASDAQ:VALU
US Market
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Value Line (VALU) Price & Analysis

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VALU Stock Chart & Stats

$37.26
$0.40(0.80%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$37.26
$0.40(0.80%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
High Profitability & MarginsSustained high gross and operating margins reflect durable pricing power from subscription/licensing business and low incremental costs. These margins support strong internal funding for dividends, reinvestment, and shareholder returns even if top-line growth is muted.
Strong Cash ConversionVery high FCF conversion shows reported earnings translate into real cash, enhancing financial flexibility. Reliable cash generation sustains dividends, share repurchases and investment without needing external financing, strengthening the firm's long-term resilience.
Conservative Balance SheetLow and falling leverage provides flexibility to fund buybacks or absorb shocks, while strong ROE indicates efficient capital use. A conservative balance sheet reduces refinancing risk and supports strategic choices over the medium term.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue DeclinePersistent top-line contraction is a structural concern: shrinking subscription/license revenue reduces scale, limits reinvestment capacity and raises reliance on cost control to sustain profits. Without stabilizing or reversing this trend, long-term growth prospects remain constrained.
Softening Operating ProfitDeclining operating profit versus prior peaks suggests pressure on core demand or rising fixed costs. Even with strong margins historically, continued erosion in operating income could weaken free cash flow stability and limit the firm's ability to fund strategic initiatives.
Balance-Sheet Change Watch ItemA material drop in total assets may indicate asset disposals, write-downs or structural balance-sheet shifts. Even though equity rose, such changes can signal reduced operating capacity or one-off adjustments that could impair future revenue generation or require strategic remediation.

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VALU FAQ

What was Value Line’s price range in the past 12 months?
Value Line lowest stock price was $32.00 and its highest was $41.18 in the past 12 months.
    What is Value Line’s market cap?
    Value Line’s market cap is $320.82M.
      When is Value Line’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Value Line’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 16, 2026 which is in 44 days.
        How were Value Line’s earnings last quarter?
        Value Line released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $0.381 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
          Is Value Line overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Value Line’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Value Line pay dividends?
            Value Line pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.35 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.95%. See more information on Value Line dividends here
              What is Value Line’s EPS estimate?
              Value Line’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Value Line have?
              Value Line has 9,383,573 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Value Line’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Value Line reported an EPS of $0.381 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.274%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Value Line?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VALU
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    Value Line

                    Value Line, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates primarily within the U.S. as a prominent provider of investment research and financial publications. These offerings encompass a broad spectrum of asset classes, such as equities, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and options. The company's core research services, including "The Value Line Investment Survey" (with its Small and Mid-Cap variant), "The Value Line 600," and "The Value Line Fund Advisor Plus," deliver comprehensive statistical and textual analyses of various investment securities. A central feature of these services is their reliance on Value Line's proprietary research, analytical insights, and unique statistical ranking systems. Beyond its primary surveys, Value Line publishes specialized newsletters like "Value Line Select," "Value Line Select: Dividend Income & Growth," "Value Line Select: ETFs," "The Value Line Special Situations Service," "The Value Line Climate Change Investing Service," and "The Value Line Information You Should Know Wealth Newsletter." These provide focused, less exhaustive insights into specific investment opportunities. Furthermore, the company offers digital access to its content via its website (www.valueline.com), an online platform known as The Value Line Research Center, and analytical software such as The Value Line Investment Analyzer, which incorporates data manipulation and filtering capabilities. Its offerings also extend to comprehensive financial databases, containing current and historical information like "DataFile," estimates, projections, and mutual fund data. Value Line also develops copyright-protected investment products, including unit investment trusts, variable annuities, managed accounts, and EFTs. The company additionally manages advertising for its own publications and handles all aspects of subscription management and customer support. Value Line caters to a diverse clientele, including individual retail investors, financial professionals, and institutional clients such as municipal and university libraries, alongside various investment firms. Established in New York, New York, in 1931, Value Line, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Arnold Bernhard & Co, Inc.

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                    Ownership Overview

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