Value Line (VALU)
NASDAQ:VALU
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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%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$32.00 - $40.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.57K
Average Volume (3M)2.85K
Market Cap
$320.01M
Enterprise Value$280.57M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$84.55M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.61M
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.6
Beta0.35
Next Earnings
Jul 24, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.31%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.34
Shares Outstanding9,387,238
10 Day Avg. Volume2,932
30 Day Avg. Volume2,851
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.09
Price to Book (P/B)3.86
Price to Sales (P/S)10.98
P/FCF Ratio19.25
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.88
Enterprise Value/Revenue8.29
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit16.93
Enterprise Value/Ebitda45.81
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Net MarginsSustained high net margins indicate the business converts subscription revenue into durable profits. Elevated margins support free cash flow, dividend capacity and reinvestment without relying on external financing, helping the company remain resilient through slower revenue periods.
Robust Free Cash FlowFree cash flow that tracks net income provides long-term financial flexibility: it funds shareholder returns, strategic marketing or product investment, and buffers operational volatility. Strong FCF reduces dependence on debt and supports sustainable capital allocation decisions.
Low Leverage / Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage lowers financial risk and preserves optionality for acquisitions, buybacks, or reinvestment. A conservative balance sheet increases resilience to industry cyclicality and gives management flexibility to pursue long-term strategic initiatives without pressuring cash flow.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue DeclineA persistent revenue decline is a structural headwind for a subscription-based research business: it reduces scale, weakens pricing power, and makes it harder to leverage fixed-cost advantages. Continued top-line shrinkage can erode long-term growth and strategic optionality.
Operating Margin CompressionCompression in operating margins reduces core earnings power even if net margins remain elevated. If higher marketing or distribution spend fails to reverse revenue trends, margin erosion can persist, limiting reinvestment capacity and lowering sustainable returns for shareholders.
Sharp TTM Drop In Total AssetsA meaningful drop in total assets over the TTM may reflect disposals, write-downs, or large working capital shifts. Such balance-sheet changes can signal reduced operating scale or one-time losses, increasing uncertainty about the durability of reported profits and asset-backed flexibility.
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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 $40.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Value Line’s market cap?
Value Line’s market cap is $320.01M.
When is Value Line’s upcoming earnings report date?
Value Line’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 24, 2026 which is in 32 days.
How were Value Line’s earnings last quarter?
Value Line released its earnings results on Mar 13, 2026. The company reported $0.629 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.629.
Is Value Line overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Value Line’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Value Line pay dividends?
Value Line pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.35 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.31%. 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 9,387,238 shares outstanding.
What happened to Value Line’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Value Line reported an EPS of $0.629 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.328%.
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
Value Line Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
VALU Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 22.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $6.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-25.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
21.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.16%
Trailing 12-Months
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.
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.02% Insiders
1.94% Mutual Funds
0.98% Other Institutional Investors
96.47% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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