Valhi, Inc.

VHI • Chemicals

$17.83

▼ -0.21 (-1.16%)

Current price

EarningsLatest report: Jun 30, 2026

HIGHER-RISK PROFILECautionConfidence: 70%

Quantitative profile — not an investment recommendation.

Quantitative profile — not an investment recommendation.Methodology

Analysis thesis: Caution is warranted. Recent ratios show weaknesses that may limit returns unless fundamentals improve.

Market Cap

$508.15M

Growth

1.1%

Cash Flow

2/5

Trend

Volatile

Evidence

Manageable debt level · 0.6Healthy liquidity · 2.8Negative growth trendWeak profitability

Financial data as of: Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCLast earnings update: Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCLast profile update: Aug 7, 2026, 1:29 PM UTC

Company Snapshot

Key valuation, quality, financial strength, momentum and analyst data.

Price$17.83

Change-1.16%

Shares Out28.50M

Market Cap$508.15M

Enterprise Value$508.95M

52W Range11.44 - 17.67

Beta0.96

P/E-13.41

P/S0.23

P/B0.49

P/FCF84.69

EV/Sales0.24

Price$17.83

Change-1.16%

Shares Out28.50M

Market Cap$508.15M

Enterprise Value$508.95M

52W Range11.44 - 17.67

Beta0.96

P/E-13.41

P/S0.23

P/B0.49

P/FCF84.69

EV/Sales0.24

EV/EBITDA6.28

EV/FCF84.83

Earnings Yield-7.46%

FCF Yield1.18%

Dividend Yield2.24%

Gross Margin14.22%

Oper. Margin-0.81%

Profit Margin-2.77%

Debt/Eq0.60

Current Ratio2.80

Quick Ratio2.80

Revenue 5Y1.07%

Volume37.74K

Avg Volume13.30K

EPS Surprise-0.70

Investment DNA

How strong this company looks for long-term investors

out of 100

Business Quality

Margins, moat, returns

27/100

Financial Strength

Debt, cash, stability

73/100

Growth Potential

Revenue and expansion

20/100

Price Attractiveness

Cheap or expensive today

92/100

Why this score▼

Manageable debt level · 0.6Healthy liquidity · 2.8Negative growth trendWeak profitability

Analyst view

Analyst sentiment and price target

VHI

Analyst sentiment

Based on 1 analyst votes · 2026-09-05

0/100

Bearish

Bullish

Hold

Bearish

Company Overview

IPO: 3/17/1980

Industry: Chemicals

P/B i: 0.49

Debt / Equity i: 0.60

Operating Margin: -0.81%

Net Margin: -2.77%

ROE i: -

ROIC: -

Financial Health

Score15 / 20

Debt / Equity: 0.60

Current Ratio: 2.80

Quick Ratio: 2.80

Status: Good

Insider Transactions

Recent executive and insider activity

BARRY THOMAS E

Transaction: 05/21/2026

BUY

Change

+3,150

Price

$12.66

Filing

05/22/2026

Type

BUY

Feehan Loretta J.

Transaction: 05/21/2026

BUY

Change

+3,150

Price

$12.66

Filing

05/22/2026

Type

BUY

Herrington Terri

Transaction: 05/21/2026

BUY

Change

+3,150

Price

$12.66

Filing

05/22/2026

Type

BUY

Insider	Type	Change	Price	Transaction	Filing
BARRY THOMAS E	BUY	+3,150	$12.66	05/21/2026	05/22/2026
Feehan Loretta J.	BUY	+3,150	$12.66	05/21/2026	05/22/2026
Herrington Terri	BUY	+3,150	$12.66	05/21/2026	05/22/2026
Norris Gina A.	BUY	+3,150	$12.66	05/21/2026	05/22/2026
Tidlund Mary A.	BUY	+3,150	$12.66	05/21/2026	05/22/2026
Hill Randy L	BUY	+3,150	$12.66	05/21/2026	05/22/2026
Hill Randy L	OTHER	0	Not reported	05/21/2026	05/21/2026
Moore Edward R.	OTHER	0	Not reported	12/31/2025	01/05/2026
BARRY THOMAS E	BUY	+1,250	$15.74	05/22/2025	05/23/2025
Tidlund Mary A.	BUY	+1,250	$15.74	05/22/2025	05/23/2025
Feehan Loretta J.	BUY	+1,250	$15.74	05/22/2025	05/23/2025
Herrington Terri	BUY	+1,250	$15.74	05/22/2025	05/23/2025
MCILROY W HAYDEN	BUY	+1,250	$15.74	05/22/2025	05/23/2025
Norris Gina A.	BUY	+1,250	$15.74	05/22/2025	05/23/2025
Austin Erica A.	OTHER	0	Not reported	05/22/2025	05/22/2025
Hanley Bryan A.	BUY	+250	$17.50	03/11/2025	03/12/2025
Feehan Loretta J.	BUY	+1,050	Not reported	05/23/2024	05/24/2024
Norris Gina A.	BUY	+1,050	Not reported	05/23/2024	05/24/2024
Herrington Terri	BUY	+1,050	Not reported	05/23/2024	05/24/2024
MCILROY W HAYDEN	BUY	+1,050	Not reported	05/23/2024	05/24/2024

About the Company

Valhi, Inc.

Valhi, Inc. is a diversified enterprise operating in three core sectors: chemicals, component manufacturing, and property management and development. Its global reach encompasses the Asia Pacific region, Europe, and North America. The chemicals division specializes in the production and global distribution of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments. These white inorganic pigments are critical raw materials for industries manufacturing paints, plastics, decorative laminates, and paper products, marketed under the KRONOS brand through a network of agents and distributors. In its component products segment, Valhi manufactures various mechanical and electrical locking devices, including cabinet locks and other security mechanisms. These are vital for applications such as vehicle ignition systems, postal boxes, office furniture (e.g., file cabinets, desk drawers), tool storage, vending and cash containment machines, advanced inventory and access control systems (like secure narcotics boxes), medical cabinetry, electronic circuit panels, general storage, and gas station security. This segment also produces specialized stainless steel marine components, such as exhaust systems, gauges, throttle controls, wake enhancement devices, trim tabs, and associated hardware, primarily for high-performance and ski/wakeboard boats. Valhi's real estate management and development segment provides utility services to industrial and municipal customers. It also maintains a portfolio of owned real properties and undertakes land development for commercial, industrial, and residential purposes. Additionally, this segment manages marketable securities and other financial investments. Established in 1932 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Valhi, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Contran Corporation.

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Latest news

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Shares of Vitalhub Corp. (TSE: VHI - Get Free Report) have received a consensus rating of "Buy" from the six ratings firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 1 year price

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VitalHub Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid

TORONTO, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vitalhub Corp. (TSX:VHI) (OTCQX:VHIBF) (“VitalHub” or the “Company”) announced today that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "Exchange") has accepted a notice filed by VitalHub of its intention to make a Normal Course Issuer Bid (the "Bid") to be transacted through the facilities of the Exchange or through alternative Canadian trading systems.

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VALHI DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

Dallas, Texas, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Valhi, Inc. (NYSE: VHI) announced today that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of eight cents ($0.08) per share on its common stock, payable on September 24, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 3, 2026.

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VALHI REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

Dallas, Texas, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Valhi, Inc. (NYSE: VHI) reported net income attributable to Valhi stockholders of $22.3 million, or $.78 per share, in the second quarter of 2026 compared to net income of $.9 million, or $.03 per share, in the second quarter of 2025. For the first six months of 2026, Valhi reported net income attributable to Valhi stockholders of $24.3 million, or $.85 per share, compared to $17.8 million, or $.62 per share, in the first six months of 2025. Net income attributable to Valhi stockholders increased in the second quarter of 2026 as compared to the same period of 2025 primarily due to higher operating results from the Chemicals Segment. Net income attributable to Valhi stockholders increased in the first six months of 2026 as compared to the same period of 2025 primarily due to improved operating results across all business segments.

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Earnings Surprises

Period	Estimate	Actual	Surprise
2026-05-07	0.773	0.07	-0.703
2026-03-10	0.865	-1.86	-2.725
2025-11-06	0.832	-0.33	-1.162
2025-08-07	0.762	0.03	-0.732
2025-05-08	0.66	0.59	-0.07
2025-03-06	0.6	0.8	0.2
2024-11-07	1	2.01	1.01
2024-08-08	0.29	0.7	0.41
2024-05-09	-0.0085	0.27	0.2785
2024-03-07	0.05	0.14	0.09
2023-11-06	-0.01157	-0.21	-0.19843
2023-08-03	0.21	-0.18	-0.39