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Value LineVALU +4.51%72 Net Margin % is 44.67% as of Apr. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 48.13. 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 777 Capital Markets companies, Value Line ranks better than 89.06% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Value Line's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $3.58 Mil. Value Line's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $8.01 Mil. Therefore, Value Line's net margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 44.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Value Line's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
VALU'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.98 Med: 48.13 Max: 64.67
Current: 64.67
VALU's Net Margin % is ranked better than 89.06% of 777
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 14.86
vs VALU: 64.67
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Value Line Net Margin % Related Terms
Value Line Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Value Line's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Value Line's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Value Line's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 Net Margin % of 44.67% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Value Line and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.13. Over the past decade, Value Line's Net Margin % has ranged from 29.98 to 64.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Value Line ranks #85 out of 777 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Value Line's Net Margin % too high?
Value Line's current Net Margin % of 44.67% is near median its 10-year median of 48.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.98 to a high of 64.67. The Capital Markets industry median Net Margin % is 14.86. Value Line's value of 44.67% is 200.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Value Line ranks #85 out of 777 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Net Margin % compare to DTCX and OTCM?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Value Line ranks #85 out of 777 companies for Net Margin %. This places Value Line in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 14.86. Value Line's value of 44.67% is 200.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Value Line's own Net Margin % has ranged from 29.98 to 64.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.13 vs. the industry median of 14.86, 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 Net Margin % for a Capital Markets company?
The median Net Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 14.86, based on 777 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Value Line's current Net Margin % of 44.67% is 200.6% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Value Line and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Net Margin % is 14.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Value Line's current Net Margin % is 44.67%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.13. 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 $36.83 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 44.67%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.13 and 200.6% above the Capital Markets industry median of 14.86. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Value Line (VALU), the current Net Margin % is 44.67% as of Apr. 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 $36.83 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.23.
GuruFocus considers Value Line to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VALU:
Net Margin %: 44.67% (near median its 10-year median of 48.13)
GF Value™: $36.23 vs. price of $36.83 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 200.6% above the Capital Markets median (#85 of 777)
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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