Value Line, Inc. (VALU)
Company Info
US9204371002
920437100
Aug 18, 1995
Highlights
$375.79M
$2.29
17.43
$26.69M
$15.95M
$5.45M
$32.67 - $56.80
1.63%
1.30
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Value Line, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Value Line, Inc. (VALU) returned -24.04% year-to-date (YTD) and 4.43% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, VALU delivered an annualized return of 15.77%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.26%.
VALU
-24.04%
8.12%
-20.71%
4.43%
9.85%
15.77%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-4.67%
10.50%
-3.04%
8.23%
14.30%
10.26%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VALU, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -25.05% | 4.17% | -5.54% | 6.65% | -3.42% | -24.04% | |||||||
| 2024 | -7.93% | -3.36% | -6.03% | -9.87% | 4.42% | 13.94% | 10.37% | -12.25% | 12.16% | 4.63% | 7.67% | 1.42% | 11.27% |
| 2023 | 2.09% | -2.80% | -3.84% | -4.65% | 0.22% | 0.00% | 17.28% | -0.30% | -18.14% | -5.62% | 2.69% | 15.93% | -1.94% |
| 2022 | 26.50% | 0.05% | 13.54% | -1.88% | 7.85% | -6.46% | 31.79% | -5.51% | -46.47% | 22.59% | 4.48% | -9.14% | 10.35% |
| 2021 | -5.93% | -6.30% | -2.32% | 9.12% | 1.18% | 0.32% | 3.91% | 14.53% | -6.52% | 1.25% | 17.56% | 15.61% | 45.98% |
| 2020 | 14.70% | -12.47% | 12.17% | -3.57% | -8.00% | -5.30% | -7.88% | 5.88% | -5.36% | 11.34% | 0.70% | 19.93% | 17.42% |
| 2019 | -16.70% | -6.29% | 22.84% | -5.44% | 5.36% | 12.79% | -4.36% | 2.68% | -15.11% | -10.34% | 35.49% | 5.47% | 15.09% |
| 2018 | 0.24% | -2.33% | -1.51% | 7.39% | 3.54% | 17.50% | -2.91% | 7.01% | 2.01% | 2.19% | 5.15% | -2.03% | 40.57% |
| 2017 | -9.78% | 2.70% | -3.85% | 2.63% | -1.32% | 6.09% | -2.35% | -9.72% | 10.33% | 2.57% | -1.12% | 9.38% | 3.28% |
| 2016 | 19.51% | -10.37% | 6.58% | 3.32% | 1.16% | -1.39% | 11.52% | -1.38% | -8.87% | 11.30% | 23.39% | -11.76% | 42.91% |
| 2015 | -7.04% | 8.04% | -9.32% | -0.54% | -5.98% | -23.73% | 32.66% | -7.56% | 19.05% | 11.75% | -8.55% | -6.46% | -9.35% |
| 2014 | 8.60% | 19.95% | -0.07% | -1.55% | 1.85% | 16.30% | -2.44% | -4.61% | 0.19% | -1.24% | -1.92% | 6.47% | 45.96% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VALU is 56, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Value Line, Inc. (VALU) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Value Line, Inc. provided a 3.10% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.23 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 5 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.23 | $1.18 | $1.09 | $0.97 | $0.87 | $0.83 | $0.79 | $0.95 | $0.71 | $0.67 | $0.62 | $0.60 |
Dividend yield | 3.10% | 2.23% | 2.24% | 1.91% | 1.86% | 2.52% | 2.73% | 3.65% | 3.67% | 3.44% | 4.37% | 3.68% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Value Line, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.63 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.18 |
| 2023 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 |
| 2022 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 |
| 2021 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 |
| 2020 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 |
| 2019 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 |
| 2018 | $0.18 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 |
| 2017 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 |
| 2016 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 |
| 2015 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 |
| 2014 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Value Line, Inc. has a dividend yield of 3.10%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Value Line, Inc. has a payout ratio of 53.62%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Value Line, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Value Line, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Value Line, Inc. was 77.54%, occurring on Jun 24, 2013. Recovery took 1396 trading sessions.
The current Value Line, Inc. drawdown is 58.03%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -77.54% | Dec 1, 2006 | 1645 | Jun 24, 2013 | 1396 | Jun 27, 2019 | 3041 |
| -67.15% | Aug 29, 2022 | 272 | Oct 12, 2023 | — | — | — |
| -40.27% | Apr 21, 2022 | 38 | Jun 14, 2022 | 32 | Aug 1, 2022 | 70 |
| -38.08% | Apr 29, 2004 | 50 | Jul 12, 2004 | 545 | Oct 17, 2006 | 595 |
| -36.24% | Mar 5, 2020 | 75 | Jun 19, 2020 | 290 | Aug 19, 2021 | 365 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Value Line, Inc. volatility is 15.54%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Value Line, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Value Line, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -20.7%.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Value Line, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for VALU, comparing it with other companies in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry. Currently, VALU has a P/E ratio of 17.4. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for VALU compared to other companies in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry. VALU currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for VALU relative to other companies in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry. Currently, VALU has a P/S ratio of 10.5. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for VALU in comparison with other companies in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry. Currently, VALU has a P/B value of 3.9. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
Income Statement
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