Value Line, Inc.

VALU: Is Value Line, Inc. Halal?

Value Line, Inc.

NASDAQFinancial ServicesUS

$37.57

+3.38%

Market Cap: 352.7M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Aug 30, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Value Line, Inc. (VALU) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Value Line, Inc. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

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HalalScreener rates Value Line, Inc. (VALU) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Aug 30, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/VALU

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Well clear of the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

0.7% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding VALU

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About Value Line, Inc.

Value Line, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates primarily within the U.S. as a prominent provider of investment research and financial publications. These offerings encompass a broad spectrum of asset classes, such as equities, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and options. The company's core research services, including "The Value Line Investment Survey" (with its Small and Mid-Cap variant), "The Value Line 600," and "The Value Line Fund Advisor Plus," deliver comprehensive statistical and textual analyses of various investment securities. A central feature of these services is their reliance on Value Line's proprietary research, analytical insights, and unique statistical ranking systems. Beyond its primary surveys, Value Line publishes specialized newsletters like "Value Line Select," "Value Line Select: Dividend Income & Growth," "Value Line Select: ETFs," "The Value Line Special Situations Service," "The Value Line Climate Change Investing Service," and "The Value Line Information You Should Know Wealth Newsletter." These provide focused, less exhaustive insights into specific investment opportunities. Furthermore, the company offers digital access to its content via its website (www.valueline.com), an online platform known as The Value Line Research Center, and analytical software such as The Value Line Investment Analyzer, which incorporates data manipulation and filtering capabilities. Its offerings also extend to comprehensive financial databases, containing current and historical information like "DataFile," estimates, projections, and mutual fund data. Value Line also develops copyright-protected investment products, including unit investment trusts, variable annuities, managed accounts, and EFTs. The company additionally manages advertising for its own publications and handles all aspects of subscription management and customer support. Value Line caters to a diverse clientele, including individual retail investors, financial professionals, and institutional clients such as municipal and university libraries, alongside various investment firms. Established in New York, New York, in 1931, Value Line, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Arnold Bernhard & Co, Inc.

Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 30, 2026

Compliance History

  1. Not Halalnow

    since Jun 2026

  2. Halal

    until the change above

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: FY 2026Data source: EDGAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Value Line, Inc. (VALU) halal to invest in?
Value Line, Inc. (VALU) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.
Why did Value Line, Inc. get a F compliance rating?
Value Line, Inc. (VALU) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 0.7% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Value Line, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Value Line, Inc.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Value Line, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Value Line, Inc. (VALU) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Aug 30, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.