Valhi Inc (VHI)
NYSE:VHI
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Rating:53Neutral
Price Target:
$14.50
▲(15.91% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/09/26
The score is held back primarily by weak financial performance: revenue has rebounded, but profitability remains negative and cash flows have been volatile despite a return to positive TTM free cash flow. Technicals are neutral-to-slightly supportive and valuation is reasonable with a moderate dividend, while the recent dividend declaration is a small positive but not a fundamental catalyst.
Positive Factors
Revenue rebound
A ~123% TTM revenue rebound indicates meaningful recovery in end-market demand and improved top-line scale. Sustained higher volumes and pricing can better absorb fixed costs in chemical manufacturing, creating a durable path to restore operating leverage and margins if trends persist.
Negative Factors
Persistent negative profitability
Continued net losses and negative operating profit indicate core operations are not yet cash-productive from earnings. Structural unprofitability erodes equity, weakens ROE, and limits internal funding for capex or dividends absent sustained margin recovery or structural cost reductions.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue rebound
A ~123% TTM revenue rebound indicates meaningful recovery in end-market demand and improved top-line scale. Sustained higher volumes and pricing can better absorb fixed costs in chemical manufacturing, creating a durable path to restore operating leverage and margins if trends persist.
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Valhi (VHI) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$363.40M
Dividend Yield2.71%
Average Volume (3M)11.59K
Price to Earnings (P/E)50.9
Beta (1Y)1.21
Revenue Growth-0.68%
EPS Growth-161.91%
CountryUS
Employees3,050
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryChemicals
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.55
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 Cap2.20
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.38
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.90
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.34
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$8.00Price Target Upside-36.08% 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 makes money primarily through the operating earnings and cash flows of its majority-owned subsidiaries and from investment-related income. Its largest revenue driver is generally its chemicals segment, where a subsidiary produces and sells t...
Valhi Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
34
Negative
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
42
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.10B | 2.08B | 2.10B | 1.92B | 2.22B | 2.30B |
| Gross Profit | 275.90M | 295.40M | 424.50M | 245.20M | 490.40M | 580.20M |
| EBITDA | 64.80M | 80.50M | 360.80M | 62.90M | 256.30M | 349.60M |
| Net Income | -72.50M | -57.60M | 108.00M | -9.90M | 87.20M | 127.20M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 2.61B | 2.63B | 2.80B | 2.74B | 2.84B | 3.01B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 211.30M | 225.50M | 350.20M | 463.10M | 553.60M | 701.00M |
| Total Debt | 645.10M | 611.60M | 584.00M | 569.00M | 580.70M | 672.50M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.24B | 1.27B | 1.42B | 1.48B | 1.53B | 1.85B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.03B | 1.02B | 1.04B | 935.80M | 958.60M | 829.50M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 29.90M | -82.10M | 13.10M | -44.60M | -32.70M | 395.60M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 74.30M | -35.50M | 44.00M | 3.90M | 34.90M | 459.70M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -45.00M | -47.80M | -125.00M | -29.00M | -146.70M | -37.40M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -48.50M | -71.10M | -2.30M | -75.90M | -114.00M | -189.10M |
Valhi Technical Analysis
Negative
12.51
Price Trends
14.07
Negative
14.01
Negative
14.20
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.31
Positive
32.35
Neutral
10.39
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For VHI, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 12.51 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 14.22, below the 50-day MA of 14.07, and below the 200-day MA of 14.20, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.31 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 32.35 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 10.39 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | $960.16M | 13.80 | 8.91% | ― | 21.54% | ― | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
55 Neutral | $577.46M | -10.59 | 1.28% | 3.81% | -0.63% | -87.72% | |
53 Neutral | $363.40M | 50.94 | -5.48% | 2.71% | -0.68% | -161.91% | |
48 Neutral | $572.55M | -2.20 | -153.52% | ― | -10.59% | -571.99% | |
47 Neutral | $185.10M | ― | -32.51% | 7.12% | -45.63% | -707.66% | |
47 Neutral | $1.27B | ― | -31.25% | 8.27% | -4.02% | -206.93% |
* 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...
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