VALHI INC (VHI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:VHI • US9189052098

13.81 USD
+0.18 (+1.32%)
Last: Mar 12, 2026, 08:15 PM
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This VHI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

3

Overall VHI gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated VHI against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. The financial health of VHI is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. VHI has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. VHI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year VHI has reported negative net income.
  • In the past year VHI has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: VHI reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • VHI had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
VHI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVHI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • VHI has a Return On Assets (0.68%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • VHI's Return On Equity of 1.76% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VHI outperforms 54.22% of its industry peers.
  • VHI has a Return On Invested Capital (2.61%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.68%
ROE 1.76%
ROIC 2.61%
ROA(3y)2.2%
ROA(5y)2.55%
ROE(3y)6.18%
ROE(5y)8.39%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
VHI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVHI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • VHI's Profit Margin of 0.89% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VHI outperforms 53.01% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VHI has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.49%, VHI is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VHI has grown nicely.
  • VHI's Gross Margin of 17.53% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VHI is outperformed by 72.29% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VHI has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.49%
PM (TTM) 0.89%
GM 17.53%
OM growth 3Y-11.53%
OM growth 5Y1.8%
PM growth 3Y-2.52%
PM growth 5Y14.63%
GM growth 3Y-7.09%
GM growth 5Y-2.42%
VHI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVHI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. VHI Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • VHI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for VHI. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
VHI Yearly Shares OutstandingVHI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
VHI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVHI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • VHI has an Altman-Z score of 1.73. This is a bad value and indicates that VHI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • VHI's Altman-Z score of 1.73 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VHI outperforms 44.58% of its industry peers.
  • VHI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63. This is a neutral value indicating VHI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • VHI has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.63) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.73
ROIC/WACC0.27
WACC9.68%
VHI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVHI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • VHI has a Current Ratio of 3.64. This indicates that VHI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • VHI has a better Current ratio (3.64) than 87.95% of its industry peers.
  • VHI has a Quick Ratio of 1.76. This is a normal value and indicates that VHI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • VHI's Quick ratio of 1.76 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VHI outperforms 73.49% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.64
Quick Ratio 1.76
VHI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVHI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. VHI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for VHI have decreased strongly by -148.46% in the last year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-148.46%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-332.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%2.83%

3.2 Future

  • No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
  • No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y334.17%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.66%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
  • No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
VHI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVHI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
VHI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVHI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 1 -1 2 3 4

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4. VHI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • VHI reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.76, the valuation of VHI can be described as very cheap.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VHI indicates a rather cheap valuation: VHI is cheaper than 98.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.82, VHI is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 3.76
VHI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVHI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VHI is valued cheaper than 93.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.5
VHI Per share dataVHI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. VHI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • VHI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.06%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.09, VHI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, VHI has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.06%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of VHI decreases each year by -19.61%.
  • VHI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • VHI has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-19.61%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
VHI Yearly Dividends per shareVHI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6 8 10

5.3 Sustainability

  • VHI pays out 49.46% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP49.46%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
VHI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVHI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M
VHI Dividend Payout.VHI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VHI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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VHI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

VALHI INC

NYSE:VHI (3/12/2026, 8:15:15 PM)

13.81

+0.18 (+1.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)03-10
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners3.84%
Inst Owner Change-5.41%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap390.82M
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)18.40M
Analysts42.5
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.69%
Short Ratio2.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.06%
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)-19.61%
DP49.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date03-16
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-117.69%
Min EPS beat(2)-139.27%
Max EPS beat(2)-96.1%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-53.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-139.27%
Max EPS beat(4)32.23%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-378.1%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 3.76
P/S 0.19
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.37
P/tB 0.59
EV/EBITDA 5.5
EPS(TTM)-1.57
EYN/A
EPS(NY)3.68
Fwd EY26.62%
FCF(TTM)-4.89
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-3.19
OCFYN/A
SpS72.91
BVpS37.01
TBVpS23.51
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.68%
ROE 1.76%
ROCE 3.95%
ROIC 2.61%
ROICexc 2.83%
ROICexgc 3.44%
OM 4.49%
PM (TTM) 0.89%
GM 17.53%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.2%
ROA(5y)2.55%
ROE(3y)6.18%
ROE(5y)8.39%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.32%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.52%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.5%
OM growth 3Y-11.53%
OM growth 5Y1.8%
PM growth 3Y-2.52%
PM growth 5Y14.63%
GM growth 3Y-7.09%
GM growth 5Y-2.42%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.21
Cap/Depr 74.88%
Cap/Sales 2.34%
Interest Coverage 1.66
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.64
Quick Ratio 1.76
Altman-Z 1.73
F-Score3
WACC9.68%
ROIC/WACC0.27
Cap/Depr(3y)83.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.67%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-148.46%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-332.5%
EPS Next Y334.17%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%2.83%
Revenue Next Year7.66%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-9.3%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.06%
EBIT growth 5Y3.94%
EBIT Next Year57.89%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-18.88%
FCF growth 3Y-67.81%
FCF growth 5Y-35.4%
OCF growth 1Y-66.42%
OCF growth 3Y-54.22%
OCF growth 5Y-24.28%

VALHI INC / VHI FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for VHI stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to VHI.


What is the valuation status of VALHI INC (VHI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to VALHI INC (VHI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for VALHI INC?

VALHI INC (VHI) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for VHI stock?

The financial health rating of VALHI INC (VHI) is 4 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for VHI stock?

The dividend rating of VALHI INC (VHI) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 49.46%.