VALU
Value Line Inc
NASDAQ: VALU · FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES
$41.64
-2.02% today
Updated 2026-10-28
Market cap
$398.74M
P/E ratio
20.14
P/S ratio
12.12x
EPS (TTM)
$2.11
Dividend yield
3.20%
52W range
$31 – $47
Volume
0.0M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
34
out of 100
Grade: F
Strong Sell
Investment rating
2.0
Growth
F8.5
Quality
A7.0
Profitability
B+5.3
Valuation
C+3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
3.4
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$36.04
-13.45%
12-Month target
$36.04
-13.45%
Intrinsic (DCF)
—
Margin of safety
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Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Altman Z 3.43 — safe zone
+ Profit margin 60.30% — above average
+ Free cash flow $4.71M — positive
+ Debt/equity 0.02x — low leverage
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- Revenue declining -6.40% QoQ
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $39.70M | $37.49M | $35.08M | $33.45M | $32.89M |
| Net income | $18.07M | $19.02M | $20.69M | $21.63M | $4.66M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $2.11 |
| Free cash flow | $18.04M | $17.86M | $20.07M | $18.58M | $4.71M |
| Profit margin | 45.52% | 50.73% | 58.97% | 64.67% | 60.30% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Value Line Inc trades at $41.64. representing a P/E of 20.14x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 34/100 indicates the stock is weak. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 3.43, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $32.89M. with profit margins at 60.30%.
Frequently asked questions
What is Value Line Inc's stock price?
Value Line Inc (VALU) trades at $41.64, on a P/E of 20.1x and a P/S of 12.1x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Value Line Inc overvalued?
Value Line Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 34/100 (Grade F), which we rate Strong Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read.
What is the price target of Value Line Inc (VALU)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $36.04, about 13.4% below the current $41.64. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is Value Line Inc's revenue?
Value Line Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $32.89M. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Value Line Inc's Altman Z-Score is 3.43, which places it in the safe zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorFINANCIAL SERVICES
IndustryFINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio12.12x
ROE18.16%
Beta1.01
50D MA$39.79
200D MA$37.07
Shares out0.01B
Float0.00B
Short ratio—
Avg volume0.0M
Performance
1 week+0.31%
1 month+5.35%
3 months+23.44%
YTD+10.59%
1 year+14.65%
3 years—
5 years—