Value Line (VALU) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Value Line (NASDAQ:VALU) is a leading provider of independent investment research, data analytics and publishing services. The company delivers in-depth equity analysis, mutual fund rankings and portfolio recommendations through a combination of proprietary quantitative models and fundamental research. Its core offerings serve individual investors, financial advisors, registered investment advisors and institutional clients, equipping users with timely information to make informed investment decisions.

Founded in 1931 by Arnold Bernhard, Value Line pioneered the concept of combining systematic ranking systems with comprehensive company profiles. Originally issued as a printed newsletter, the Value Line Investment Survey quickly gained recognition for its clear presentation of financial metrics and performance rankings. Over time, the firm expanded its offerings to include special situation reports, model portfolios, and industry outlooks, maintaining a reputation for independent, unbiased analysis.

The company’s flagship product, the Value Line Investment Survey, covers approximately 1,700 publicly traded companies and provides detailed reports on historical performance, earnings estimates and relative strength ratings. In addition to its print publication, Value Line offers a robust digital platform, including online screening tools, data feeds for enterprise clients, portfolio monitoring services and educational webinars. Custom research and consulting services complement these offerings, enabling clients to tailor analysis to specific investment strategies or mandates.

Headquartered in New York City, Value Line primarily serves North American investors but also provides global coverage through its digital channels. The firm’s executive leadership and board of directors emphasize a commitment to transparency, research integrity and client-focused service. With nearly a century of experience, Value Line continues to adapt its product suite to evolving market needs while preserving its legacy of independent, data-driven investment guidance.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $38.59 to $38.75
• 50-Day Range: $37.27 to $41.18
• 52-Week Range: $32.94 to $57.68
• Volume: 707 shs
• Average Volume: 7,910 shs
• Market Capitalization: $364.92 million
• P/E Ratio: 17.01
• Dividend Yield: 3.35%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Value Line Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Value Line scored higher than 34% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 740th out of 907 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Value Line.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Value Line is 17.01, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.66.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Value Line is 17.01, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 20.05.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Value Line has a P/B Ratio of 4.03. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.59% of the float of Value Line has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Value Line has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Value Line has recently increased by 24.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

Value Line pays a meaningful dividend of 3.36%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Value Line has been increasing its dividend for 11 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Value Line is 57.02%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.59% of the float of Value Line has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Value Line has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Value Line has recently increased by 24.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Value Line has a news sentiment score of 0.17. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.73 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Value Line this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Value Line to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Value Line insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.03% of the stock of Value Line is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 6.26% of the stock of Value Line is held by institutions.

VALU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have VALU shares performed this year?

Value Line's stock was trading at $52.80 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, VALU stock has decreased by 26.6% and is now trading at $38.78.

How were Value Line's earnings last quarter?

Value Line, Inc. (NASDAQ:VALU) issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, March, 14th. The financial services provider reported $0.55 EPS for the quarter. The financial services provider earned $8.97 million during the quarter. Value Line had a net margin of 60.29% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 22.63%.

How do I buy shares of Value Line?

Shares of VALU stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Value Line own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Value Line investors own include Tesla (TSLA), Meta Platforms (META), NVIDIA (NVDA), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Visa (V), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Home Depot (HD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 3/14/2025
• Record date for 5/12 Dividend: 4/28/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/12 Dividend: 4/28/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/12/2025
• Today: 7/06/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/25/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 4/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: FIN - INVEST MGMT
• Sub-Industry: Publishing
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:VALU
• CIK: 717720
• Web: www.valueline.com
• Phone: (212) 907-1500
• Fax: 212-907-1945
• Employees: 140
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.28
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 17.01
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $19.02 million
• Net Margins: 60.29%
• Pretax Margin: 81.25%
• Return on Equity: 22.63%
• Return on Assets: 15.42%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 3.43
• Quick Ratio: 3.43

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $37.49 million
• Price / Sales: 9.73
• Cash Flow: $2.17 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 17.84
• Book Value: $9.63 per share
• Price / Book: 4.03

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 9,410,000
• Free Float: 9,411,000
• Market Cap: $364.92 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.06