Value Line Inc (VALU) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Value Line Inc (VALU) has net assets worth $107.76 Million USD as of January 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($150.96 Million) and total liabilities ($43.20 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check asset resilience ratio of Value Line Inc to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $107.76 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 71.38% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 3.54% |
| 5-Year Change | 48.74% |
| 10-Year Change | 188.09% |
| Growth Volatility | 27.39 |
Value Line Inc - Net Assets Trend (1986–2025)
This chart illustrates how Value Line Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Value Line Inc asset portfolio for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Value Line Inc (1986–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Value Line Inc from 1986 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Value Line Inc (VALU) total market value.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | $99.68 Million | +9.79% |
| 2024-04-30 | $90.79 Million | +8.51% |
| 2023-04-30 | $83.67 Million | +5.06% |
| 2022-04-30 | $79.64 Million | +18.85% |
| 2021-04-30 | $67.01 Million | +25.17% |
| 2020-04-30 | $53.54 Million | +12.66% |
| 2019-04-30 | $47.52 Million | +9.15% |
| 2018-04-30 | $43.54 Million | +15.02% |
| 2017-04-30 | $37.85 Million | +9.40% |
| 2016-04-30 | $34.60 Million | +0.47% |
| 2015-04-30 | $34.44 Million | +3.43% |
| 2014-04-30 | $33.30 Million | +0.95% |
| 2013-04-30 | $32.98 Million | +2.08% |
| 2012-04-30 | $32.31 Million | -2.83% |
| 2011-04-30 | $33.25 Million | +55.04% |
| 2010-04-30 | $21.45 Million | -73.48% |
| 2009-04-30 | $80.87 Million | -7.95% |
| 2008-04-30 | $87.85 Million | +16.25% |
| 2007-04-30 | $75.57 Million | +22.02% |
| 2006-04-30 | $61.94 Million | +40.31% |
| 2005-04-30 | $44.14 Million | +25.06% |
| 2004-04-30 | $35.30 Million | -81.93% |
| 2003-04-30 | $195.38 Million | -0.32% |
| 2002-04-30 | $196.00 Million | -2.10% |
| 2001-04-30 | $200.21 Million | -5.06% |
| 2000-04-30 | $210.87 Million | +26.34% |
| 1999-04-30 | $166.90 Million | +21.91% |
| 1998-04-30 | $136.90 Million | +42.01% |
| 1997-04-30 | $96.40 Million | -56.44% |
| 1996-04-30 | $221.30 Million | +27.77% |
| 1995-04-30 | $173.20 Million | +17.50% |
| 1994-04-30 | $147.40 Million | +16.61% |
| 1993-04-30 | $126.40 Million | +20.84% |
| 1992-04-30 | $104.60 Million | +24.38% |
| 1991-04-30 | $84.10 Million | +24.59% |
| 1990-04-30 | $67.50 Million | +5.80% |
| 1989-04-30 | $63.80 Million | +29.15% |
| 1988-04-30 | $49.40 Million | +34.97% |
| 1987-04-30 | $36.60 Million | +42.41% |
| 1986-04-30 | $25.70 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Value Line Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 351.8% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (April 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $113.40 Million | 113.77% |
| Common Stock | $1.00 Million | 1.00% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-66.00K | -0.07% |
| Total Equity | $99.68 Million | 100.00% |
Value Line Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Value Line Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Tufton Oceanic Assets Ltd
LSE:SHIP
|
$326.24 Million |
|
Biglari Holdings Inc
NYSE:BH-A
|
$326.35 Million |
|
Premier Explosives Limited
NSE:PREMEXPLN
|
$326.37 Million |
|
Trigold Holdings Ltd
TWO:3709
|
$326.38 Million |
|
Organogenesis Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:ORGO
|
$326.16 Million |
|
Foseco India Limited
NSE:FOSECOIND
|
$325.93 Million |
|
CHECKPOINT THER. DL-0001
F:CZTA
|
$325.84 Million |
|
Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel d’IlleetVilaine SC
PA:CIV
|
$325.77 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Value Line Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 90,793,000 to 99,678,000, a change of 8,885,000 (9.8%).
- Net income of 20,686,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 11,303,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 453,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 187,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $20.69 Million | +20.75% |
| Dividends Paid | $11.30 Million | -11.34% |
| Share Repurchases | $453.00K | -0.45% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $187.00K | +0.19% |
| Other Changes | $-232.00K | -0.23% |
| Total Change | $- | 9.79% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Value Line Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 3.28x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 13.39x to 3.28x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-04-30 | $2.60 | $34.75 | x |
| 1987-04-30 | $3.68 | $34.75 | x |
| 1988-04-30 | $4.96 | $34.75 | x |
| 1989-04-30 | $6.41 | $34.75 | x |
| 1990-04-30 | $6.75 | $34.75 | x |
| 1991-04-30 | $8.45 | $34.75 | x |
| 1992-04-30 | $10.50 | $34.75 | x |
| 1993-04-30 | $12.69 | $34.75 | x |
| 1994-04-30 | $14.79 | $34.75 | x |
| 1995-04-30 | $17.32 | $34.75 | x |
| 1996-04-30 | $22.13 | $34.75 | x |
| 1997-04-30 | $9.66 | $34.75 | x |
| 1998-04-30 | $13.73 | $34.75 | x |
| 1999-04-30 | $16.69 | $34.75 | x |
| 2000-04-30 | $21.09 | $34.75 | x |
| 2001-04-30 | $20.03 | $34.75 | x |
| 2002-04-30 | $19.67 | $34.75 | x |
| 2003-04-30 | $19.55 | $34.75 | x |
| 2004-04-30 | $3.54 | $34.75 | x |
| 2005-04-30 | $4.42 | $34.75 | x |
| 2006-04-30 | $6.20 | $34.75 | x |
| 2007-04-30 | $7.57 | $34.75 | x |
| 2008-04-30 | $8.80 | $34.75 | x |
| 2009-04-30 | $8.10 | $34.75 | x |
| 2010-04-30 | $2.15 | $34.75 | x |
| 2011-04-30 | $3.33 | $34.75 | x |
| 2012-04-30 | $3.26 | $34.75 | x |
| 2013-04-30 | $3.34 | $34.75 | x |
| 2014-04-30 | $3.38 | $34.75 | x |
| 2015-04-30 | $3.51 | $34.75 | x |
| 2016-04-30 | $3.54 | $34.75 | x |
| 2017-04-30 | $3.89 | $34.75 | x |
| 2018-04-30 | $4.49 | $34.75 | x |
| 2019-04-30 | $4.91 | $34.75 | x |
| 2020-04-30 | $5.55 | $34.75 | x |
| 2021-04-30 | $6.98 | $34.75 | x |
| 2022-04-30 | $8.34 | $34.75 | x |
| 2023-04-30 | $8.85 | $34.75 | x |
| 2024-04-30 | $9.63 | $34.75 | x |
| 2025-04-30 | $10.58 | $34.75 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Value Line Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 20.75%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 58.97%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.24x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.45x
- Recent ROE (20.75%) is below the historical average (25.39%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 39.69% | 17.93% | 0.77x | 2.87x | $7.63 Million |
| 1987 | 41.26% | 21.63% | 0.74x | 2.58x | $11.44 Million |
| 1988 | 41.50% | 27.44% | 0.78x | 1.94x | $15.56 Million |
| 1989 | 29.00% | 27.95% | 0.63x | 1.64x | $12.12 Million |
| 1990 | 18.52% | 19.69% | 0.58x | 1.61x | $5.75 Million |
| 1991 | 23.31% | 30.29% | 0.50x | 1.55x | $11.19 Million |
| 1992 | 25.14% | 35.25% | 0.49x | 1.46x | $15.84 Million |
| 1993 | 21.91% | 35.33% | 0.45x | 1.39x | $15.06 Million |
| 1994 | 19.61% | 35.20% | 0.41x | 1.36x | $14.16 Million |
| 1995 | 13.39% | 29.33% | 0.30x | 1.53x | $5.88 Million |
| 1996 | 18.84% | 47.88% | 0.26x | 1.51x | $19.57 Million |
| 1997 | 47.20% | 49.56% | 0.57x | 1.66x | $35.86 Million |
| 1998 | 25.71% | 37.61% | 0.45x | 1.52x | $21.51 Million |
| 1999 | 16.30% | 28.54% | 0.39x | 1.46x | $10.51 Million |
| 2000 | 15.98% | 35.01% | 0.32x | 1.41x | $12.61 Million |
| 2001 | 12.03% | 24.48% | 0.36x | 1.35x | $4.07 Million |
| 2002 | 10.37% | 23.24% | 0.33x | 1.37x | $722.50K |
| 2003 | 10.23% | 24.35% | 0.33x | 1.26x | $449.20K |
| 2004 | 57.65% | 24.03% | 0.32x | 7.56x | $16.82 Million |
| 2005 | 48.29% | 25.23% | 0.85x | 2.24x | $16.90 Million |
| 2006 | 37.84% | 27.52% | 0.71x | 1.92x | $17.25 Million |
| 2007 | 32.56% | 29.42% | 0.65x | 1.71x | $17.05 Million |
| 2008 | 29.08% | 30.90% | 0.60x | 1.57x | $16.76 Million |
| 2009 | 28.38% | 33.15% | 0.59x | 1.45x | $14.87 Million |
| 2010 | -108.11% | -39.88% | 0.97x | 2.80x | $-25.33 Million |
| 2011 | 113.62% | 77.63% | 0.55x | 2.64x | $34.46 Million |
| 2012 | 21.43% | 18.92% | 0.43x | 2.61x | $3.69 Million |
| 2013 | 20.07% | 18.47% | 0.42x | 2.56x | $3.32 Million |
| 2014 | 20.33% | 18.63% | 0.42x | 2.61x | $3.44 Million |
| 2015 | 21.17% | 20.53% | 0.41x | 2.54x | $3.85 Million |
| 2016 | 21.07% | 21.11% | 0.40x | 2.50x | $3.83 Million |
| 2017 | 27.39% | 29.98% | 0.40x | 2.29x | $6.58 Million |
| 2018 | 33.85% | 41.09% | 0.41x | 1.99x | $10.38 Million |
| 2019 | 25.27% | 33.12% | 0.40x | 1.93x | $7.26 Million |
| 2020 | 27.91% | 37.08% | 0.37x | 2.05x | $9.59 Million |
| 2021 | 34.74% | 57.64% | 0.33x | 1.81x | $16.58 Million |
| 2022 | 29.91% | 58.78% | 0.31x | 1.62x | $15.86 Million |
| 2023 | 21.59% | 45.52% | 0.30x | 1.57x | $9.70 Million |
| 2024 | 20.94% | 50.73% | 0.28x | 1.50x | $9.94 Million |
| 2025 | 20.75% | 58.97% | 0.24x | 1.45x | $10.72 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Value Line Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Financial Data & Stock Exchanges
- Average net assets among peers: $4,415,775,621
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 10.10%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value Line Inc (VALU) | $107.76 Million | 39.69% | 0.40x | $326.21 Million |
| Bit Origin Ltd (BTOG) | $24.53 Million | 17.79% | 1.09x | $3.28 Million |
| CME Group Inc (CME) | $19.30 Billion | 4.28% | 0.85x | $105.05 Billion |
| Coinbase Global Inc (COIN) | $6.28 Billion | 1.51% | 1.35x | $42.66 Billion |
| Dun & Bradstreet Holdings Inc. (DNB) | $-436.50 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $4.08 Billion |
| FactSet Research Systems Inc (FDS) | $268.11 Million | 26.77% | 0.30x | $7.85 Billion |
| Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE) | $17.30 Billion | 11.49% | 4.36x | $87.66 Billion |
| Moodys Corporation (MCO) | $-596.10 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $81.13 Billion |
| Marketwise Inc (MKTW) | $-288.94 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $42.82 Million |
| Morningstar Inc (MORN) | $1.22 Billion | 30.62% | 1.94x | $6.75 Billion |
| MSCI Inc (MSCI) | $1.08 Billion | 8.53% | 1.80x | $40.30 Billion |
About Value Line Inc
Value Line, Inc. engages in the production and sale of investment periodicals and related publications. Its investment periodicals and related publications cover a range of investments, including stocks, mutual funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs), and options. The company offers comprehensive research services, including The Value Line Investment Survey - Small and Mid-Cap, The Value Line 600, an… Read more