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VALUE LINE INC (VALU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:VALU - Nasdaq - US9204371002 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

39.63  -0.81 (-2%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to VALU. VALU was compared to 227 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. VALU gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. VALU has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth. VALU also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make VALU a good candidate for dividend investing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year VALU was profitable.
VALU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years VALU has been profitable.
In the past 5 years VALU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5M 10M 15M 20M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 14.99%, VALU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.04% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of VALU (21.75%) is better than 90.31% of its industry peers.
VALU has a Return On Invested Capital (4.17%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VALU is in line with the industry average of 7.09%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.99%
ROE 21.75%
ROIC 4.17%
ROA(3y)15.42%
ROA(5y)15.82%
ROE(3y)24.15%
ROE(5y)27.03%
ROIC(3y)7.31%
ROIC(5y)7.28%
VALU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVALU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of VALU (60.29%) is better than 94.71% of its industry peers.
VALU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 18.61%, VALU is not doing good in the industry: 61.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
VALU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 83.87%, VALU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.55% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VALU has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.61%
PM (TTM) 60.29%
GM 83.87%
OM growth 3Y9.31%
OM growth 5Y10.32%
PM growth 3Y-4.17%
PM growth 5Y8.9%
GM growth 3Y-0.42%
GM growth 5Y-0.04%
VALU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVALU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

VALU has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for VALU has been reduced compared to 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M
VALU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVALU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 7.08 indicates that VALU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.08, VALU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.95% of the companies in the same industry.
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 7.08
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M 80M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.43 indicates that VALU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
VALU's Current ratio of 3.43 is amongst the best of the industry. VALU outperforms 82.38% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.43 indicates that VALU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
VALU has a better Quick ratio (3.43) than 82.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.43
Quick Ratio 3.43
VALU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVALU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

VALU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.43%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.22% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -6.56% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, VALU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.43%
EPS 3Y-6.02%
EPS 5Y10.22%
EPS Q2Q%-11.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.46%
Revenue growth 5Y0.67%
Sales Q2Q%-1.8%

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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

VALU is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.38.
VALU's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
VALU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.38
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 65.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VALU's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.48
EV/EBITDA 28.88
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)1.7
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.11%, VALU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
VALU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 8.41.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.51, VALU pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.11%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of VALU grows each year by 8.14%, which is quite nice.
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)8.14%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years12
VALU Yearly Dividends per shareVALU Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

VALU pays out 51.66% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
VALU's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP51.66%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 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 (4/24/2025, 4:05:09 PM)

39.63

-0.81 (-2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)03-12 2025-03-12
Earnings (Next)07-24 2025-07-24
Inst Owners6.12%
Inst Owner Change0.07%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap372.92M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %1.83%
Short Ratio2.06
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.11%
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.14%
DP51.66%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date01-27 2025-01-27 (0.3)
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 17.38
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 10.45
P/FCF 20.48
P/OCF 20.19
P/B 3.77
P/tB 3.77
EV/EBITDA 28.88
EPS(TTM)2.28
EY5.75%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.93
FCFY4.88%
OCF(TTM)1.96
OCFY4.95%
SpS3.79
BVpS10.52
TBVpS10.51
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.7
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.99%
ROE 21.75%
ROCE 5.5%
ROIC 4.17%
ROICexc 11.19%
ROICexgc 11.21%
OM 18.61%
PM (TTM) 60.29%
GM 83.87%
FCFM 51%
ROA(3y)15.42%
ROA(5y)15.82%
ROE(3y)24.15%
ROE(5y)27.03%
ROIC(3y)7.31%
ROIC(5y)7.28%
ROICexc(3y)17.21%
ROICexc(5y)15.53%
ROICexgc(3y)17.25%
ROICexgc(5y)15.57%
ROCE(3y)9.66%
ROCE(5y)9.6%
ROICexcg growth 3Y8.48%
ROICexcg growth 5Y7.22%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.22%
OM growth 3Y9.31%
OM growth 5Y10.32%
PM growth 3Y-4.17%
PM growth 5Y8.9%
GM growth 3Y-0.42%
GM growth 5Y-0.04%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.25
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 19.86%
Cap/Sales 0.73%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 232.07%
Profit Quality 84.6%
Current Ratio 3.43
Quick Ratio 3.43
Altman-Z 7.08
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)5.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)6.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.21%
Profit Quality(3y)99.06%
Profit Quality(5y)91.78%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.43%
EPS 3Y-6.02%
EPS 5Y10.22%
EPS Q2Q%-11.58%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.46%
Revenue growth 5Y0.67%
Sales Q2Q%-1.8%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-36.19%
EBIT growth 3Y6.63%
EBIT growth 5Y11.06%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-4%
FCF growth 3Y3.23%
FCF growth 5Y9.45%
OCF growth 1Y-2.8%
OCF growth 3Y3%
OCF growth 5Y9.31%