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Value LineVALU +4.59%67 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $29.06 as of Sep. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates VALU with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 510 Capital Markets companies, Value Line ranks worse than 61.37% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-09-02), Value Line's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $29.06. The stock price of Value Line is $38.71. Therefore, Value Line's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 1.3.
The historical rank and industry rank for Value Line's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
VALU'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.19 Med: 2.46 Max: 5.2
Current: 1.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Value Line was 5.20. The lowest was 1.19. And the median was 2.46.
VALU's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 61.37% of 510
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.03
vs VALU: 1.33
Value Line (NAS:VALU) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Value Line's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
38.71
/
29.064031711341
=
1.33
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Value Line Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Value Line's Intrinsic Value: Projected 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.
VALU vs DTCX, MKTW, OTCM: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Value Line's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Value Line's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Value Line's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Value Line Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $29.06 mean?
Value Line (VALU) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $29.06 as of Sep. 02, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Value Line and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Value Line ranks #313 out of 510 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 61.4%.
Is Value Line's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Value Line's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $29.06. The Capital Markets industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.03. Value Line's value of $29.06 is 2721.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Value Line ranks #313 out of 510 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Value Line has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Value Line's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to DTCX and MKTW?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Value Line ranks #313 out of 510 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Value Line in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.03. Value Line's value of $29.06 is 2721.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Capital Markets company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Capital Markets companies is 1.03, based on 510 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Value Line's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $29.06 is 2721.4% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Value Line and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Value Line's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $29.06. 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 $36.10, compared to a current price of $38.71 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $29.06 and 2721.4% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.03. Value Line's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Value Line (VALU), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $29.06 as of Sep. 02, 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $38.71 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.10.
GuruFocus considers Value Line to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VALU:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $29.06
GF Value™: $36.10 vs. price of $38.71 (7.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2721.4% above the Capital Markets median (#313 of 510)
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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