VALU (Value Line) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 0.00% (As of Apr. 2026)

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What is Value Line Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Value Line VALU -0.09% 72 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00% 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.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Value Line's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. Value Line's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $2.44 Mil. Therefore, Value Line's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.00%.


Value Line  (NAS:VALU) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Value Line Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Value Line Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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VALU vs DTCX, OTCM, MKTW: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Value Line's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Value Line's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Value Line's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Value Line Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Value Line's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Apr. 2025 )+Total Debt  (A: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  0/( (3.579+2.274)/ 2 )
=-1  *  0/2.9265
=0.00 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Apr. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=2.275 + 1.304
=3.579

Total Debt  (A: Apr. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.867 + 1.407
=2.274

Value Line's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Jan. 2026 )+Total Debt  (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  0/( (2.612+2.274)/ 2 )
=-1  *  0/2.443
=0.00 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1.231 + 1.381
=2.612

Total Debt  (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=0.867 + 1.407
=2.274

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.00% mean?
Value Line (VALU) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.00% as of Apr. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Value Line and its competitors.
Is Value Line's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Value Line's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to DTCX and OTCM?
Value Line's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.00% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Capital Markets company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Value Line and its competitors. Value Line's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Value Line (VALU), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00% 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:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 0.00%
  • 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.


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