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Value LineVALU -0.09%72 EV-to-EBIT is 61.15 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 39.37. 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 499 Capital Markets companies, Value Line ranks worse than 89.98% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Value Line's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $240.45 Mil.
Value Line's EBIT 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 $4.03 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Value Line EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Value Line's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Value Line's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Value Line's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Value Line's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Value Line's current Enterprise Value is $246.49 Mil.
Value Line's EBIT 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 $4.03 Mil.
* 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 (VALU) has a EV-to-EBIT of 61.15 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Value Line and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 39.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Value Line ranks #449 out of 499 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 90%.
Is Value Line's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Value Line's current EV-to-EBIT of 61.15 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 39.37. The Capital Markets industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.81. Value Line's value of 61.15 is 523.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Value Line ranks #449 out of 499 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to DTCX and OTCM?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Value Line ranks #449 out of 499 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Value Line in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.81. Value Line's value of 61.15 is 523.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 39.37 vs. the industry median of 9.81, Value Line has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Capital Markets company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Capital Markets companies is 9.81, based on 499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Value Line's current EV-to-EBIT of 61.15 is 523.3% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Value Line and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Value Line's current EV-to-EBIT is 61.15, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 39.37. 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 EV-to-EBIT is 61.15, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 39.37 and 523.3% above the Capital Markets industry median of 9.81. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Value Line (VALU), the current EV-to-EBIT is 61.15 as of Aug. 06, 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:
EV-to-EBIT: 61.15 (55% above median its 10-year median of 39.37)
GF Value™: $36.23 vs. price of $35.24 (2.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 523.3% above the Capital Markets median (#449 of 499)
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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