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Value LineVALU -0.09%72 EV-to-OCF is 13.26 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 17.37. 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 812 Capital Markets companies, Value Line ranks worse than 77.46% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Value Line's Enterprise Value is $246.49 Mil.
Value Line's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $18.58 Mil. Therefore, Value Line's EV-to-OCF for today is 13.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for Value Line's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
VALU'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -211.45 Med: 17.37 Max: 40.51
Current: 13.26
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Value Line was 40.51. The lowest was -211.45. And the median was 17.37.
VALU's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 77.46% of 812
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: -0.095
vs VALU: 13.26
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Value Line EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Value Line EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Value Line's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Value Line's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Value Line's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Value Line's current Enterprise Value is $246.49 Mil.
Value Line's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $18.58 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-OCF of 13.26 as of Aug. 06, 2026. This is 24% below median its historical median of 17.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Value Line ranks #629 out of 812 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 77.5%.
Is Value Line's EV-to-OCF too high?
Value Line's current EV-to-OCF of 13.26 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 17.37. Based on the distribution chart, Value Line ranks #629 out of 812 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-OCF compare to DTCX and OTCM?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Value Line ranks #629 out of 812 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Value Line in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Capital Markets company?
A good EV-to-OCF depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Value Line's current EV-to-OCF is 13.26, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 17.37. 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-OCF is 13.26, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 17.37. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Value Line (VALU), the current EV-to-OCF is 13.26 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-OCF: 13.26 (24% below median its 10-year median of 17.37)
GF Value™: $36.23 vs. price of $35.24 (2.7% below fair value)
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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