Valhi Inc (VHI)
NYSE:VHI
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Rating:46Neutral
Price Target:
$13.50
▲(7.91% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/11/26
The score is primarily held back by weak financial performance driven by 2025 losses and deteriorating cash flow. Technicals also indicate subdued momentum, while valuation is mixed due to a loss-driven negative P/E partially balanced by a moderate dividend yield; the recent dividend declaration is a modest positive but secondary.
Positive Factors
Diversified business model
Valhi’s multi‑subsidiary model spans specialty chemicals, waste management and timber, giving multiple revenue streams and cross‑sector exposure. This structural diversification dampens single‑industry cyclicality and supports more stable cash flows across 2–6 months.
Negative Factors
Return to net losses
Net losses in 2025 show earnings volatility and margin pressure versus prior profitable periods. Persistent loss-making erodes retained earnings, limits reinvestment capacity, and raises the risk that operational fixes are needed to restore sustainable profitability over coming quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified business model
Valhi’s multi‑subsidiary model spans specialty chemicals, waste management and timber, giving multiple revenue streams and cross‑sector exposure. This structural diversification dampens single‑industry cyclicality and supports more stable cash flows across 2–6 months.
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Valhi (VHI) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$395.10M
Dividend Yield2.71%
Average Volume (3M)11.59K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.25
Revenue Growth-0.65%
EPS Growth-79.35%
CountryUS
Employees3,050
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryChemicals
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.86
Shares Outstanding28,302,294
10 Day Avg. Volume16,904
30 Day Avg. Volume11,590
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.04
Price to Book (P/B)0.34
Price to Sales (P/S)0.17
P/FCF Ratio-4.18
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.38
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.69
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.56
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$7.93Price Target Upside-36.58% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)3.47
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Valhi Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Valhi, Inc. is a diversified holding company primarily engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of chemicals, waste management services, and the production of timber products. The company operates through several subsidiaries that serve vario...
How the Company Makes Money
Valhi generates revenue through multiple streams, including the sale of specialty chemicals produced by its subsidiaries, which serve various industries such as coatings, plastics, and agriculture. The company also earns income from its waste mana...
Valhi Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
42
Neutral
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
33
Negative
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 2.08B | 2.10B | 1.92B | 2.22B | 2.30B |
| Gross Profit | 305.70M | 424.50M | 245.20M | 490.40M | 580.20M |
| EBITDA | 65.40M | 360.80M | 62.90M | 256.30M | 349.60M |
| Net Income | -57.60M | 108.00M | -9.90M | 87.20M | 127.20M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 2.63B | 2.80B | 2.74B | 2.84B | 3.01B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 225.50M | 350.20M | 463.10M | 553.60M | 701.00M |
| Total Debt | 611.60M | 584.00M | 569.00M | 580.70M | 672.50M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.27B | 1.42B | 1.48B | 1.53B | 1.85B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.02B | 1.04B | 935.80M | 958.60M | 829.50M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -82.10M | 13.10M | -44.60M | -32.70M | 395.60M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -35.50M | 44.00M | 3.90M | 34.90M | 459.70M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -47.80M | -125.00M | -29.00M | -146.70M | -37.40M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -71.10M | -2.30M | -75.90M | -114.00M | -189.10M |
Valhi Technical Analysis
Positive
12.51
Price Trends
14.20
Positive
13.55
Positive
14.56
Negative
Market Momentum
0.05
Negative
53.93
Neutral
59.15
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For VHI, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 12.51 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 14.01, below the 50-day MA of 14.20, and below the 200-day MA of 14.56, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.05 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 53.93 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 59.15 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for VHI.
Valhi Risk Analysis
Valhi disclosed 17 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Valhi reported the most risks in the "Ability to Sell" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Valhi Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
68 Neutral | $1.02B | 25.00 | 4.90% | ― | 12.49% | 95.48% | |
65 Neutral | $618.61M | 9.44 | 6.06% | 3.81% | -5.05% | 35.01% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
53 Neutral | $1.48B | -1.41 | -29.85% | 8.27% | -7.81% | -334.15% | |
52 Neutral | $675.96M | -0.94 | -99.69% | ― | -9.75% | -386.63% | |
48 Neutral | $175.45M | -2.83 | -28.62% | 7.12% | -49.82% | -195.74% | |
46 Neutral | $395.10M | -5.96 | -5.48% | 2.71% | -0.65% | -79.35% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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Valhi Corporate Events
Dividends
Valhi Board Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
Positive
Mar 5, 2026
On March 5, 2026, Dallas-based Valhi, Inc. announced that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share on its common stock. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on March 31, 2026, to shareholders of record a...
Executive/Board Changes
Valhi Announces Executive Leadership Change
Neutral
Dec 15, 2025
On December 9, 2025, Valhi announced that Patty S. Brinda, vice president and controller, will retire from her position and as an employee of Contran Corporation, effective December 31, 2025. Following her retirement, Edward R. Moore has been elec...
Glossary
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