VALU Value Line PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Mar 14, 2025, the Value Line stock's P/E ratio is 16.85. This takes into account the latest EPS of $2.35 and stock price of $39.6. The PE ratio has decreased by 20% from its last 4 quarters average of 20.9.
VALU PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Value Line has averaged 19.71 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 16.85 is 15% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, VALU's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jul 2022 quarter at 36.93, when the price was $86.79 and the EPS was $2.35. The lowest point was recorded in the Oct 2021 quarter, when it reached 11.96 with a price of $34.45 and an EPS of $2.88.
Value Line PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 371.27% in 2012
Maximum annual decrease: -37.12% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.92 | -25.27% | $36.2 | $2.02 |
| 2023 | 23.98 | -8.44% | $45.8 | $1.91 |
| 2022 | 26.19 | 108.35% | $65.47 | $2.5 |
| 2021 | 12.57 | -37.12% | $30.54 | $2.43 |
| 2020 | 19.99 | 7.07% | $30.98 | $1.55 |
| 2019 | 18.67 | 45.63% | $23.15 | $1.24 |
| 2018 | 12.82 | -21.54% | $19.48 | $1.52 |
| 2017 | 16.34 | -25.22% | $17.48 | $1.07 |
| 2016 | 21.85 | 11.71% | $16.39 | $0.75 |
| 2015 | 19.56 | -7.43% | $14.48 | $0.74 |
| 2014 | 21.13 | 51.25% | $14.58 | $0.69 |
| 2013 | 13.97 | -19.67% | $9.36 | $0.67 |
| 2012 | 17.39 | 371.27% | $12.17 | $0.7 |
| 2011 | 3.69 | N/A | $13.99 | $3.79 |
| 2010 | N/A | N/A | $21.71 | -$2.32 |
Value Line PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 20.57 | -7.72% | $48.35 | $2.35 |
| Jul 2024 | 22.29 | 24.39% | $47.25 | $2.12 |
| Apr 2024 | 17.92 | -22.05% | $36.2 | $2.02 |
| Jan 2024 | 22.99 | 4.98% | $44.6 | $1.94 |
| Oct 2023 | 21.9 | -19.87% | $40.95 | $1.87 |
| Jul 2023 | 27.33 | 13.97% | $53.57 | $1.96 |
| Apr 2023 | 23.98 | -12.83% | $45.8 | $1.91 |
| Jan 2023 | 27.51 | -1.47% | $51.71 | $1.88 |
| Oct 2022 | 27.92 | -24.4% | $53.6 | $1.92 |
| Jul 2022 | 36.93 | 41.01% | $86.79 | $2.35 |
| Apr 2022 | 26.19 | 21.64% | $65.47 | $2.5 |
| Jan 2022 | 21.53 | 80.02% | $58.98 | $2.74 |
| Oct 2021 | 11.96 | -6.56% | $34.45 | $2.88 |
| Jul 2021 | 12.8 | 1.83% | $32 | $2.5 |
| Apr 2021 | 12.57 | -17.95% | $30.54 | $2.43 |
VALU average PE ratio chart
Currently, VALU's PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
VALU PE vs peers
When compared to its peer stocks FDS and NWSA, VALU's PE ratio is lower.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| VALU Value Line Inc | 16.85 | $372.94M |
| FDS Factset Research Systems Inc | 30.87 | $16.61B |
| MORN Morningstar Inc | 33.21 | $12.29B |
| NWSA News Corp | 36.96 | $15.31B |
| LEE LEE ENTERPRISES Inc | N/A | $52M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Value Line's PE ratio?
VALU stock has a price to earnings ratio of 16.85 as of Mar 14, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Value Line (VALU)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for VALU stock is 25.05.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Value Line (VALU)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for VALU stock is 21.01.
What is the highest PE ratio for VALU?
Over the last ten years, the Jul 2022 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 36.93.
How does the current PE ratio for VALU compare to its historical average?
VALU's price to earnings ratio is currently 15% below its 10-year historical average.
How is VALU's PE ratio calculated (Value Line PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Mar 14, 2025), Value Line's share price is $39.6. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Oct 2024 is $2.35. Therefore, Value Line's price to earnings ratio for today is 16.85. PE RATIO(16.85) = STOCK PRICE($39.6) / TTM EPS($2.35)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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