Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
VALUE LINE INC Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2012-FY2019 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
27.4%
FY2019
5-year range
20.1% / 27.4%
FY2015-FY2019
Trend
+30.0%
vs FY2018
Sector context
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What the data says
Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 8 years, ranging from -108.1% in FY2012 to 113.6% in FY2013.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
27.4% in FY2019 with a 5-year CAGR of +6.0%.
Improved from 21.2% to 27.4% over the past 2 years.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +7.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- +6.0pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2019, return on equity (roe) increased 30.0% year-over-year.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2013.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2019 | 27.4% | +30.0% |
| FY2018 | 21.1% | -0.5% |
| FY2017 | 21.2% | +4.1% |
| FY2016 | 20.3% | +1.3% |
| FY2015 | 20.1% | -6.3% |
| FY2014 | 21.4% | -81.1% |
| FY2013 | 113.6% | +205.1% |
| FY2012 | -108.1% | - |
As of FY2019 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 28, 2026