Company / Operating Margin
VALUE LINE INC Operating Margin History
FY2012-FY2019 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
17.5%
FY2019
5-year range
5.4% / 17.5%
FY2015-FY2019
Trend
+221.1%
vs FY2018
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What the data says
Operating Margin changed +221% YoY in FY2019, a notable deviation from the 7-year average annual change of +36%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
17.5% in FY2019 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.9%.
Improved from 6.8% to 17.5% over the past 2 years.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +10.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- +2.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2019, operating margin increased 221.1% year-over-year.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2013.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2012.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.06 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Low earnings quality (accrual-heavy earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2019 | 17.5% | +221.1% |
| FY2018 | 5.4% | -19.4% |
| FY2017 | 6.8% | -1.9% |
| FY2016 | 6.9% | -40.2% |
| FY2015 | 11.5% | -21.1% |
| FY2014 | 14.6% | -16.8% |
| FY2013 | 17.5% | +131.7% |
| FY2012 | -55.4% | - |
As of FY2019 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 28, 2026