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Value Line vs U S Global Investors: VALU and GROW compared
Value Line is the larger company: $8.1M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $2.7M for U S Global Investors (Q4 FY26). U S Global Investors is growing faster (+39% against -6% a year earlier). Value Line is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.8% against -3.2%.
Where the money goes: VALU and GROW
Value Line (VALU) · Q1 FY27
Value Line, Q1 FY27: revenue $8.1M (-6% year over year), operating margin 12.8%, net earnings $4.7M, operating cash flow $4.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
U S Global Investors (GROW) · Q4 FY26
U S Global Investors, Q4 FY26: revenue $2.7M (+39% year over year), operating margin -3.2%, net loss $283K, operating cash flow $223K. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Value Line (VALU) | U S Global Investors (GROW) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q4 FY26 |
| Revenue | $8.1M | $2.7M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -6% | +39% |
| Operating margin | 12.8% | -3.2% |
| Net earnings | $4.7M | −$283K |
| Net margin | 57.8% | -10.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $4.7M | $223K |
| Free cash flow | — | $203K |
Where the revenue comes from
Value Line
- Subscription and Circulation: $5.8M (72%)
- License: $2.3M (28%)
U S Global Investors
- Investment Advisory Services: $2.7M (98%)
- Administrative Service: $59K (2%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Value Line or U S Global Investors?
Value Line is the larger company: $8.1M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $2.7M for U S Global Investors (Q4 FY26).
Is Value Line or U S Global Investors growing faster?
U S Global Investors is growing faster (+39% against -6% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Value Line or U S Global Investors?
Value Line is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.8% against -3.2%.
More: Value Line earnings · how Value Line makes money · U S Global Investors earnings · how U S Global Investors makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Sep 14, 2026; 10-K filed Sep 3, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.