Value Line, Inc. (VALU) Stock Price & Analysis
Value Line, Inc. (VALU) closed at USD 44 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 1.64% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 43.29; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 43.51–44 on volume of 1,623 shares. Market capitalization is $412.81M, with a 52-week range of USD 32–47 (NCM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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Key facts (VALU)
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +17.1% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +54.9% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
Analysts (VALU)
Consensus None.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (VALU)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +17.1% | +54.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +17.2% | +9.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 36.1% | 53.3% |
| Max drawdown | -17.3% (Dec 2025→Jun 2026) | -66.3% (Aug 2022→Oct 2023) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC)
| Price | USD 44 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.64% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 43.29 |
| Open | USD 43.51 |
| Day Range | USD 43.51 – 44 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 32 – 47 |
| Volume | 1,623 shares |
| Market Cap | $412.81M |
| Exchange | NCM |
Technical Analysis (VALU)
Nexqual's technical model rates VALU "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 65 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 39.14) |
| MACD | 1.45 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (VALU)
Wall Street analysts rate VALU "None", per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|
Earnings (VALU)
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (VALU)
| Total Revenue | $32.89M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -6.40% |
| Gross Margin | +82.22% |
| Operating Margin | +12.76% |
| Profit Margin | +60.27% |
| ROE | +18.68% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.02 |
| Current Ratio | 4.09 |
| Total Cash | $88.46M |
| Total Debt | $1.93M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financial Health Score (VALU)
Nexqual rates Value Line, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -6% YoY (latest Q), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Small revenue base — building scale |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $88M cash vs $2M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $18M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 19%, ROA 1.5% |
Ownership (VALU)
| Insider Ownership | +92.05% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +5.98% |
| Shares Outstanding | 9.38M |
| Float | 745,408 |
| Short % of Float | +1.97% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Leadership (VALU)
Value Line, Inc. is led by Howard A. Brecher (age 72), Chairman, CEO & Chief Legal Officer, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Chairman, CEO & Chief Legal Officer | Howard A. Brecher (age 72) |
|---|---|
| VP, Treasurer & Director | Stephen R. Anastasio (age 66) |
| Executive Vice President of Sales | Jason I. Wiseberg (age 55) |
Major Backers & Investors (VALU)
Notable institutional backers of Value Line, Inc. include Neuberger Berman Group, LLC, Gabelli Funds, LLC, Gabelli Equity Series Funds Inc-The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Neuberger Berman Group, LLC | 1.28% |
| Gabelli Funds, LLC | 0.49% |
| Gabelli Equity Series Funds Inc-The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund | 0.37% |
| Teton Advisors, LLC | 0.32% |
| Teton Westwood Funds-TETON WESTWOOD MIGHTY MITES FUND | 0.32% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | 0.29% |
| DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Portfolio | 0.27% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 1.41% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 0.54% |
| Geode Capital | 0.25% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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