Value Line (NASDAQ:VALU) Receives New Coverage from Analysts at StockNews.com

Analysts at StockNews.com began coverage on shares of Value Line (NASDAQ:VALU) in a note issued to investors on Thursday. The brokerage set a “hold” rating on the financial services provider’s stock.

Value Line Price Performance

Shares of VALU stock opened at $38.23 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $360.32 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.71 and a beta of 0.76. The business has a fifty day moving average of $40.21 and a 200 day moving average of $42.28. Value Line has a 1 year low of $32.07 and a 1 year high of $62.09.

Value Line (NASDAQ:VALU) last issued its earnings results on Friday, March 15th. The financial services provider reported $0.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company had revenue of $9.13 million during the quarter. Value Line had a return on equity of 21.23% and a net margin of 47.81%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Value Line

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Auxier Asset Management acquired a new position in shares of Value Line during the 4th quarter worth approximately $207,000. Capital Investment Counsel Inc acquired a new position in shares of Value Line during the 4th quarter worth approximately $350,000. Valmark Advisers Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Value Line during the 4th quarter worth approximately $268,000. Finally, Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. purchased a new stake in shares of Value Line during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $215,000. 6.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Value Line Company Profile

Value Line, Inc produces and sells investment periodicals and related publications. Its investment periodicals and related publications cover a range of investments, including stocks, mutual funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs), and options. The company's research services include The Value Line Investment Survey, The Value Line Investment Survey – Small and Mid-Cap, The Value Line 600, and The Value Line Fund Advisor Plus that provide statistical and text coverage of various investment securities, with an emphasis placed on its proprietary research, analysis, and statistical ranks.