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Value LineVALU -0.09%72 EV-to-EBITDA is 46.28 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 34.89. 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 512 Capital Markets companies, Value Line ranks worse than 89.06% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Value Line's enterprise value is $246.49 Mil.
Value Line's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $5.33 Mil. Therefore, Value Line's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 46.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for Value Line's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
VALU'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2507.97 Med: 34.89 Max: 6737.7
Current: 46.28
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Value Line was 6737.70. The lowest was -2507.97. And the median was 34.89.
VALU's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 89.06% of 512
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 9.335
vs VALU: 46.28
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Value Line's share price for today is $35.24.
Value Line's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $2.300.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Value Line's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Value Line's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Value Line's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Value Line's current Enterprise Value is $246.49 Mil.
Value Line's EBITDA 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 $5.33 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-EBITDA of 46.28 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Value Line. This is 33% above median its historical median of 34.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Value Line ranks #456 out of 512 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 89.1%.
Is Value Line's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Value Line's current EV-to-EBITDA of 46.28 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 34.89. The Capital Markets industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.34. Value Line's value of 46.28 is 395.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Value Line ranks #456 out of 512 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-EBITDA compare to DTCX and OTCM?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Value Line ranks #456 out of 512 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Value Line in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.34. Value Line's value of 46.28 is 395.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 34.89 vs. the industry median of 9.34, 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-EBITDA for a Capital Markets company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Capital Markets companies is 9.34, based on 512 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Value Line's current EV-to-EBITDA of 46.28 is 395.8% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Value Line. For the Capital Markets industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Value Line's current EV-to-EBITDA is 46.28, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 34.89. 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-EBITDA is 46.28, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 34.89 and 395.8% above the Capital Markets industry median of 9.34. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Value Line (VALU), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 46.28 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-EBITDA: 46.28 (33% above median its 10-year median of 34.89)
GF Value™: $36.23 vs. price of $35.24 (2.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 395.8% above the Capital Markets median (#456 of 512)
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 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.
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