VALU (Value Line) EBIT per Share: $0.43 (TTM 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
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Value Line EBIT per Share?

Value Line VALU -0.09% 72 EBIT per Share is $0.43 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. Among 494 Capital Markets companies, Value Line ranks worse than 85.63% on this metric.

Value Line's EBIT per Share for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.00. Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.43.

During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Value Line was -32.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -29.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -13.30% 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 EBIT per Share growth rate using EBIT per Share data.

The historical rank and industry rank for Value Line's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:

VALU' s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -40.9   Med: 0   Max: 43.6
Current: -29.3

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Value Line was 43.60% per year. The lowest was -40.90% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.

VALU's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than
85.63% of 494 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 11.95 vs VALU: -29.30

Value Line's EBIT for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.02 Mil.


Value Line  (NAS:VALU) EBIT per Share Explanation

EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.


Value Line EBIT per Share Related Terms


Value Line EBIT per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Value Line's EBIT 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 EBIT per Share Chart

Value Line Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
EBIT per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.13 1.21 0.97 0.64 0.43

Value Line Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
EBIT 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 0.09 0.16 0.16 0.11 0.00
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Value Line EBIT per Share Calculation

EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) is what the company earns before it expenses interest and taxes.

Value Line's EBIT per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(A: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=4.031/9.399
=0.43

Value Line's EBIT per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=0.019/9.387
=0.00

EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.43

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT per Share →
What does a EBIT per Share of $0.43 mean?
Value Line (VALU) has a EBIT per Share of $0.43 as of Apr. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Value Line and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Value Line ranks #423 out of 494 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 85.6%.
Is Value Line's EBIT per Share too high?
Value Line's current EBIT per Share is $0.43. The Capital Markets industry median EBIT per Share is 11.95. Value Line's value of $0.43 is 96.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Value Line ranks #423 out of 494 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EBIT per Share compare to DTCX and OTCM?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Value Line ranks #423 out of 494 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Value Line in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 11.95. Value Line's value of $0.43 is 96.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Capital Markets company?
The median EBIT per Share among Capital Markets companies is 11.95, based on 494 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Value Line's current EBIT per Share of $0.43 is 96.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Value Line and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median EBIT per Share is 11.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Value Line's current EBIT per Share is $0.43. 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 EBIT per Share is $0.43 and 96.4% below the Capital Markets industry median of 11.95. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Value Line (VALU), the current EBIT per Share is $0.43 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:

  • EBIT per Share: $0.43
  • GF Value™: $36.23 vs. price of $35.24 (2.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 96.4% below the Capital Markets median (#423 of 494)

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

Address 551 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10176-0001
Value Line Inc is a U.S based company. It produces investment periodicals based on underlying research and making available copyright data, including ranking system and other information, to third parties under written agreements for use in third-party managed and marketed investment products and for other purposes. The company markets under brands including Value Line, the Value Line logo, The Value Line Investment Survey, Smart Research, Smarter Investing and a trusted name in Investment Research. Its only operating segment being Publishing.
72GF Score

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