Value LineVALU -0.84%68 EV-to-FCF is 12.74 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 17.82. GuruFocus rates VALU with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 443 Capital Markets companies, Value Line ranks worse than 59.82% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Value Line's Enterprise Value is $246.24 Mil.
Value Line's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $19.32 Mil. Therefore, Value Line's EV-to-FCF for today is 12.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for Value Line's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
VALU'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -53.04 Med: 17.82 Max: 3892.49
Current: 12.74
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Value Line was 3892.49. The lowest was -53.04. And the median was 17.82.
VALU's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 59.82% of 443
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 9.37
vs VALU: 12.74
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 $34.96.
Value Line's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.340.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Value Line EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Value Line EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Value Line's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Value Line's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Value Line's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Value Line's current Enterprise Value is $246.24 Mil.
Value Line's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $19.32 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-FCF of 12.74 as of Jun. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Value Line and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 17.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Value Line ranks #265 out of 443 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is Value Line's EV-to-FCF too high?
Value Line's current EV-to-FCF of 12.74 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 17.82. The Capital Markets industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.37. Value Line's value of 12.74 is 36% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Value Line ranks #265 out of 443 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Value Line has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Value Line's EV-to-FCF compare to DTCX and MKTW?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Value Line ranks #265 out of 443 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Value Line in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.37. Value Line's value of 12.74 is 36% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.82 vs. the industry median of 9.37, 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-FCF for a Capital Markets company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Capital Markets companies is 9.37, based on 443 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Value Line's current EV-to-FCF of 12.74 is 36% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Value Line and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Value Line's current EV-to-FCF is 12.74, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 17.82. 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 $36.78, compared to a current price of $34.96 — trading 4.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 12.74, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 17.82 and 36% above the Capital Markets industry median of 9.37. Value Line's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Value Line (VALU), the current EV-to-FCF is 12.74 as of Jun. 25, 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 $34.96 is trading 4.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.78.
GuruFocus considers Value Line to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VALU:
EV-to-FCF: 12.74 (29% below median its 10-year median of 17.82)
GF Value™: $36.78 vs. price of $34.96 (4.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36% above the Capital Markets median (#265 of 443)
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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