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Value Line (VALU) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$36.73 -1.17 (-3.09%)
As of 08/21/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

About Value Line Stock (NASDAQ:VALU)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$36.73
$36.73
50-Day Range
$34.09
$41.00
52-Week Range
$32.00
$41.18
Volume
1,041 shs
Average Volume
3,426 shs
Market Capitalization
$344.53 million
P/E Ratio
15.97
Dividend Yield
3.81%
Price Target
N/A
Consensus Rating
Hold

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.

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Value Line Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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35th Percentile Overall Score

VALU MarketRank™: 

Value Line scored higher than 35% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 695th out of 836 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Value Line has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Value Line has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about Value Line's stock forecast and price target.
  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Value Line is 15.97, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 45.44.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Value Line is 15.97, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 29.61.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Value Line has a P/B Ratio of 3.20. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    0.13% 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 4.58.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Value Line has recently decreased by 4.57%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.
  • Dividend Leadership

    Value Line is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.81%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

  • Dividend Growth

    Value Line has been increasing its dividend for 11 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Value Line is 60.87%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Read more about Value Line's dividend.
    • 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

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

    • Percentage Held by Institutions

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

    • Read more about Value Line's insider trading history.
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    VALU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

    Value Line's stock was trading at $38.43 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VALU shares have decreased by 4.4% and is now trading at $36.73.

    Value Line, Inc. (NASDAQ:VALU) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 29th. The financial services provider reported $0.38 earnings per share for the quarter. The financial services provider had revenue of $8.01 million for the quarter. Value Line had a net margin of 64.67% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.40%.

    Value Line's Board of Directors initiated a stock repurchase program on Wednesday, October 29th 2025, which authorizes the company to repurchase $2,000,000,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could repurchase up to 547,465.2% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are typically a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

    Top institutional shareholders of Value Line include BlackRock Inc. (1.00%).
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    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.

    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
    7/27/2026
    Ex-Dividend for 8/11 Dividend
    7/27/2026
    Last Earnings
    7/29/2026
    Dividend Payable
    8/11/2026
    Today
    8/22/2026
    AGM 2026
    10/06/2026
    Fiscal Year End
    4/30/2027

    Industry, Sector and Symbol

    Stock Exchange
    NASDAQ
    Sector
    Finance
    Industry
    Capital Markets
    Sub-Industry
    Financial Exchanges & Data
    Current Symbol
    NASDAQ:VALU
    CIK
    717720
    Employees
    140
    Year Founded
    1931

    Profitability

    EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
    $2.30
    Trailing P/E Ratio
    15.97
    Forward P/E Ratio
    N/A
    P/E Growth
    N/A
    Net Income
    $21.63 million
    Net Margins
    64.67%
    Pretax Margin
    87.99%
    Return on Equity
    20.40%
    Return on Assets
    14.44%

    Debt

    Debt-to-Equity Ratio
    N/A
    Current Ratio
    3.92
    Quick Ratio
    3.92

    Sales & Book Value

    Annual Sales
    $33.45 million
    Price / Sales
    10.30
    Cash Flow
    $2.44 per share
    Price / Cash Flow
    15.04
    Book Value
    $11.49 per share
    Price / Book
    3.20

    Miscellaneous

    Outstanding Shares
    9,380,000
    Free Float
    9,379,000
    Market Cap
    $344.53 million
    Optionable
    Not Optionable
    Beta
    1.04

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    This page (NASDAQ:VALU) was last updated on 8/23/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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