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Value Line(NASDAQ) VALU

Market Cap$320.82MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1984)+313%
5 Year+22%
1 Year-5%
1 Month-15%
$33.96
-4.20%
-1.49Today
Value Line last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 34.192026-07-31
Value Line stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-9.55%USD 37.802026-07-24
1 month-14.8%USD 40.132026-07-01
3 month-0.7%USD 34.432026-05-01
Year to date-8.55%USD 37.392025-12-31
1 year-4.58%USD 35.832025-07-31
3 year-28.93%USD 48.112023-08-01
5 year+21.89%USD 28.052021-07-30
Since inception+313.05%USD 8.281984-01-17

Value Line Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$320.82MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$33.45M

Net Income (TTM)

$21.63M

EPS (TTM)

$2.30

P/E Ratio

14.86

Dividend

$1.35

Beta (Volatility)

0.91 (Low)

Price

$33.96

Volume

1,591.657

Open

$34.58

Previous Close

$34.19

Daily Range

$34.19 - $37.76

52-Week Range

$32.00 - $41.18

Estimated Earnings Date

Mar 20, 2026

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About Value Line

Value Line helps people make smart choices about their money. It provides research reports and ratings for stocks and funds. These tools help investors and libraries understand the market.

Research, Ratings, and Reports

  • Standard Research Services: Statistical and text coverage of various investment securities using a specialized, own-brand ranking system.
  • Niche Newsletters: Targeted information for specific interests like climate change, dividends, mergers, and small-cap stocks.
  • Digital Platforms: Website access and data sorting software for professional, retail, and institutional subscribers.
  • Copyright Products: Licensed rankings and trademarks used by third parties in products like exchange traded funds.

Strategic Moves and Modernization

  • Authorized a new $2 million share repurchase program in October 2025 to buy back company stock.
  • Completed a private block purchase of 14,015 shares at $37 per share in November 2025.
  • Outsourced warehouse and distribution functions to contractors after the VLDC lease ended in April 2024.
  • Maintained a significant non-voting interest in Eulav Asset Management to generate income from mutual fund management.

What Makes Value Line Different

The company generates a large portion of its earnings from a non-voting interest in a separate asset management firm. This structure allows the business to benefit from mutual fund fees without managing the funds directly.

Examining the Numbers

  • Net income reached $5.9 million in Q3 2026, up 14.5% year-over-year.
  • Revenue was $8.3 million in Q3 2026, down 7.7% from $9 million in 2025.
  • Cash and equivalents totaled $46.5 million in January 2026, up from $34.1 million in April 2025.
  • One customer provided 29% of publishing revenue for the nine months ended January 31, 2026.

The Big Picture

Value Line has transitioned from a traditional publisher into a specialized data provider with significant earnings from asset management licensing. Its strategy focuses on protecting its brand value while returning capital to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.

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Industry

Capital Markets

Sector

Financials

Employees

106

CEO

Howard A. Brecher

Website

www.valueline.com

Headquarters

New York City, NY 10176-0001, US

VALU Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

43.94%

Operating Margin

12.05%

Net Income Margin

64.67%

Return on Equity

20.40%

Return on Capital

3.66%

Return on Assets

14.24%

Earnings Yield

6.73%

Dividend Yield

3.95%

Payout Ratio

52.26%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$320.82MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

9.38M

Volume

1.59K

Avg. Volume

2.78K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$14.70M

Operating Income

$4.03M

EBITDA

$5.33M

Operating Cash Flow

$20.24M

Capital Expenditure

$0.00

Free Cash Flow

$20.24M

Cash & ST Invst.

$60.86M

Total Debt

$2.27M

Value Line Performance Analysis

Value Line annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-04-30USD 39,695,000-2.0%
20242024-04-30USD 37,487,000-5.6%
20252025-04-30USD 35,079,000-6.4%
20262026-04-30USD 33,447,000-4.7%
Value Line sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q12025-07-312.6%
Q22025-10-31-0.6%
Q32026-01-31-3.3%
Q42026-04-30-3.2%
Value Line annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-04-30USD 1.91-23.5%
20242024-04-30USD 2.025.6%
20252025-04-30USD 2.208.9%
20262026-04-30USD 2.304.8%
Value Line sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q12025-07-3164.3%
Q22025-10-31-13.0%
Q32026-01-315.0%
Q42026-04-30-39.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q4 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$8.01M

-4.5%

Gross Profit

$2.79M

-40.3%

Gross Margin

34.86%

N/A

Market Cap

$320.82MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$2.74M

N/A

Employees

117

N/A

Net Income

$3.58M

-9.4%

EBITDA

$343.00K

-70.0%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$60.86M

-21.4%

Total Debt

$2.27M

-36.5%

Accounts Receivable

$1.04M

-22.0%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$1.73M

-23.8%

Short Term Debt

$1.41M

+7.9%

Return on Assets

14.24%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

3.12%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$6.44M

+16.4%

Operating Cash Flow

$6.44M

+16.3%

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Questions About VALU

What is the current price of Value Line?

Value Line is trading at $34.19 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Value Line?

Over the past 52 weeks, Value Line has traded between $32.00 and $41.18.

How much debt does Value Line have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Value Line reported total debt of $2.27M.

How much cash does Value Line have on hand?

Value Line reported $24.18M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Value Line’s dividend yield?

Value Line currently has a dividend yield of 3.95%.

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