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Note 4 - Supplementary Cash Flow Information - Supplementary Cash Flow Elements (Details) - USD ($) | 6 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2016 | Oct. 31, 2015
State and local income tax payments | $ 422,000 | $ 153,000
Federal income tax payments to the Parent | $ 3,218,000 | $ 1,990,000

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- Definition Amount represents Federal income tax payments to the Parent. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | valu_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition Amount represents State and local income tax payments. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | valu_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration