Value Line (VALU) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Value Line, Inc. is a New York–based independent investment research and financial publishing company known for its flagship product, the Value Line Investment Survey. Established in 1931 by Arnold Bernhard, the firm provides timely data, analysis and investment recommendations on a broad universe of equities. Its research covers approximately 1,700 U.S. and Canadian stocks, offering proprietary rankings that help individual investors and financial advisors identify potential opportunities based on relative price performance, earnings outlook and risk metrics.

In addition to the Investment Survey, Value Line offers a suite of digital products and services designed to meet the evolving needs of its clientele. Subscribers have access to online screening and charting tools, interactive portfolio analysis, daily updates on market movements and specialized reports on mutual funds, special situations and convertible securities. The company’s digital platform integrates historical data with forward-looking estimates, enabling users to conduct in-depth comparisons and track trends across sectors and market capitalizations.

Over its nine-decade history, Value Line has maintained an independent stance, focusing on objective research and quantitative analysis rather than investment banking or brokerage activities. This independence underpins its reputation for unbiased insights. While its operations are primarily concentrated in North America, Value Line’s research is used by individual investors, registered investment advisers and institutional money managers nationwide.

Helene R. Morgan serves as President and Chief Executive Officer, leading a management team that emphasizes technological innovation and data-driven methodology. Under her leadership, the firm has expanded its digital offerings and enhanced the usability of its research tools, reinforcing its position as a trusted resource for self-directed investors and financial professionals alike.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $38.36 to $39.83
• 50-Day Range: $36.74 to $40.00
• 52-Week Range: $32.94 to $57.68
• Volume: 2,919 shs
• Average Volume: 4,482 shs
• Market Capitalization: $365.11 million
• P/E Ratio: 17.17
• Dividend Yield: 3.35%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Value Line Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Value Line scored higher than 38% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 777th out of 940 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 17.17, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 231.83.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Value Line is 17.17, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 30.01.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Value Line has a P/B Ratio of 3.66. 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

1.42% 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 2.3, 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 4.72%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

Value Line pays a meaningful dividend of 3.25%, 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 57.52%. 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

1.42% 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 2.3, 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 4.72%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.18

News Sentiment

Value Line has a news sentiment score of 1.18. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.77 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Value Line this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

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 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VALU shares have decreased by 26.5% and is now trading at $38.80.

How were Value Line's earnings last quarter?

Value Line, Inc. (NASDAQ:VALU) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, September, 15th. The financial services provider reported $0.69 earnings per share for the quarter. The financial services provider earned $8.61 million during the quarter. Value Line had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 21.35% and a net margin of 61.09%.

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

• Record date for 8/11 Dividend: 7/28/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/11 Dividend: 7/28/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/11/2025
• Last Earnings: 9/15/2025
• Today: 10/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 12/11/2025
• 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: 1931

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.26
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 17.17
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $20.69 million
• Net Margins: 61.09%
• Pretax Margin: 81.55%
• Return on Equity: 21.35%
• Return on Assets: 14.76%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 3.52
• Quick Ratio: 3.52

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $35.08 million
• Price / Sales: 10.41
• Cash Flow: $2.26 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 17.15
• Book Value: $10.59 per share
• Price / Book: 3.66

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 9,410,000
• Free Float: 9,405,000
• Market Cap: $365.11 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.11