VALU:NSC-Value Line Inc. (USD)

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Last Closing

USD 53.62

Change

-0.60 (-1.11)%

Market Cap

USD 0.20B

Volume

2.90K

Analyst Target

N/A
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Value Line Inc is engaged in producing investment periodicals and their underlying research and making available copyright data, including certain Value Line proprietary Ranking System information to third parties under written agreements.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Financial Data & Stock Exchanges) Market Performance vs. Exchange (NASDAQ Capital Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 9.99% 43% F 65% D
Dividend Return 2.42% 100% F 43% F
Total Return 12.41% 43% F 65% D
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 11.73% 57% F 67% D+
Dividend Return 2.46% 80% B- 43% F
Total Return 14.19% 43% F 67% D+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 89.81% 50% F 84% B
Dividend Return 17.49% 75% C 70% C-
Total Return 107.29% 50% F 86% B+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 124.25% 86% B+ 93% A
Dividend Return 122.87% 86% B+ 93% A
Total Return -1.38% 20% F N/A F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 728.71% 29% F 5% F
Risk Adjusted Return 16.86% 29% F 49% F
Market Capitalization 0.20B 43% F 61% D-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Financial Data & Stock Exchanges) Ratio vs. Market (NASDAQ Capital Market)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 17.70 83% 40%
Price/Book Ratio 5.27 57% 23%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 26.76 57% 12%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 51.26 14% 8%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 22.35% 83% 91%
Return on Invested Capital 3.40% 57% 63%
Return on Assets 3.80% 57% 81%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.