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Value LineVALU +0.17%72 Quick Ratio is 3.92 as of Apr. 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 2.21. 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 693 Capital Markets companies, Value Line ranks better than 67.1% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Value Line's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 3.92.
Value Line has a quick ratio of 3.92. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Value Line's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VALU'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.05 Med: 2.21 Max: 3.92
Current: 3.92
During the past 13 years, Value Line's highest Quick Ratio was 3.92. The lowest was 1.05. And the median was 2.21.
VALU's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 67.1% of 693
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs VALU: 3.92
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Value Line Quick Ratio Related Terms
Value Line Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Value Line's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Value Line's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Value Line's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Value Line's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 3.92 as of Apr. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Value Line and its competitors. This is 77% above median its historical median of 2.21. Over the past decade, Value Line's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 3.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Value Line ranks #228 out of 693 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Value Line's Quick Ratio too high?
Value Line's current Quick Ratio of 3.92 is 77% above median its 10-year median of 2.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.05 to a high of 3.92. The Capital Markets industry median Quick Ratio is 2.08. Value Line's value of 3.92 is 88.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Value Line ranks #228 out of 693 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Quick Ratio compare to DTCX and OTCM?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Value Line ranks #228 out of 693 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Value Line in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 2.08. Value Line's value of 3.92 is 88.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Value Line's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 3.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.21 vs. the industry median of 2.08, 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 Quick Ratio for a Capital Markets company?
The median Quick Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 2.08, based on 693 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Value Line's current Quick Ratio of 3.92 is 88.5% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Value Line and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Quick Ratio is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Value Line's current Quick Ratio is 3.92, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 2.21. 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 $35.30 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 3.92, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 2.21 and 88.5% above the Capital Markets industry median of 2.08. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Value Line (VALU), the current Quick Ratio is 3.92 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $35.30 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.23.
GuruFocus considers Value Line to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VALU:
Quick Ratio: 3.92 (77% above median its 10-year median of 2.21)
GF Value™: $36.23 vs. price of $35.30 (2.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.5% above the Capital Markets median (#228 of 693)
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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