VALU (Value Line) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $1.87 (As of Apr. 2026)

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VALU Value Line Inc VALU
72 GF Score
Price $35.24
GF Value $36.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Value Line Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Value Line VALU -0.09% 72 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.87 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates VALU with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Value Line's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.509. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $1.87 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Value Line's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 16.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 18.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 26.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 20.80% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Value Line was 63.20% per year. The lowest was -35.60% per year. And the median was -1.35% per year.

As of today (2026-08-06), Value Line's current stock price is $35.24. Value Line's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.87. Value Line's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 18.84.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Value Line was 872.00. The lowest was 17.32. And the median was 52.00.


Value Line  (NAS:VALU) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Value Line's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=35.24/1.87
=18.84

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Value Line was 872.00. The lowest was 17.32. And the median was 52.00.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Value Line Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Value Line Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Value Line's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Value Line Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Value Line Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.87 1.12 1.34 1.61 1.87

Value Line Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.61 1.67 1.74 1.79 1.87

VALU vs DTCX, OTCM, MKTW: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Value Line's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Value Line Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Value Line's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Value Line's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Value Line Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Value Line's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=0.509/333.0200*333.0200
=0.509

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Value Line Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201607 -0.291 240.628 -0.403
201610 -0.330 241.729 -0.455
201701 -0.050 242.839 -0.069
201704 0.914 244.524 1.245
201707 0.283 244.786 0.385
201710 0.003 246.663 0.004
201801 0.129 247.867 0.173
201804 0.564 250.546 0.750
201807 0.147 252.006 0.194
201810 0.200 252.885 0.263
201901 0.197 251.712 0.261
201904 0.632 255.548 0.824
201907 -0.011 256.571 -0.014
201910 0.197 257.346 0.255
202001 0.524 257.971 0.676
202004 0.715 256.389 0.929
202007 0.555 259.101 0.713
202010 0.232 260.388 0.297
202101 0.276 261.582 0.351
202104 0.629 267.054 0.784
202107 0.799 273.003 0.975
202110 0.379 276.589 0.456
202201 0.877 281.148 1.039
202204 0.527 289.109 0.607
202207 0.560 296.276 0.629
202210 0.345 298.012 0.386
202301 0.569 299.170 0.633
202304 0.445 303.363 0.489
202307 0.536 305.691 0.584
202310 0.075 307.671 0.081
202401 0.892 308.417 0.963
202404 0.399 313.548 0.424
202407 0.506 314.540 0.536
202410 0.320 315.664 0.338
202501 0.712 317.671 0.746
202504 0.586 320.795 0.608
202507 0.591 323.048 0.609
202510 0.314 0.000
202601 0.563 325.252 0.576
202604 0.509 333.020 0.509

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $1.87 mean?
Value Line (VALU) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $1.87 as of Apr. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Value Line and its competitors.
Is Value Line's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Value Line's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.87. Overall, Value Line has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Value Line's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to DTCX and OTCM?
Value Line's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $1.87 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Capital Markets company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Value Line and its competitors. Value Line's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Value Line stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Value Line (VALU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.23, compared to a current price of $35.24 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.87. Value Line's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Value Line (VALU), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $1.87 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Value Line (VALU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Value Line stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $35.24 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.23. GuruFocus considers Value Line to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for VALU:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $1.87
  • GF Value™: $36.23 vs. price of $35.24 (2.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the VALU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Value Line Business Description

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