VALHI INC (VHI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:VHI • US9189052098

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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.

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1. VHI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • VHI had negative earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year VHI has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
  • In multiple years VHI reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years VHI 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2025 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of -2.19%, VHI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VHI has a worse Return On Equity (-5.63%) than 60.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.19%
ROE -5.63%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)0.41%
ROA(5y)1.73%
ROE(3y)1.17%
ROE(5y)5.65%
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 2025 0 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • VHI has a Gross Margin of 14.22%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VHI underperforms 75.61% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VHI has declined.
  • VHI does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 14.22%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-12.63%
GM growth 5Y-7.96%
VHI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVHI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. VHI Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • VHI does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
  • The number of shares outstanding for VHI remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • VHI has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • VHI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
VHI Yearly Shares OutstandingVHI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.56, we must say that VHI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of VHI (1.56) is worse than 62.20% of its industry peers.
  • VHI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58. This is a neutral value indicating VHI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • VHI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.58. This is in the better half of the industry: VHI outperforms 60.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.56
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.69%
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 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.80 indicates that VHI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • VHI has a better Current ratio (2.80) than 78.05% of its industry peers.
  • VHI has a Quick Ratio of 1.33. 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 1.33 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VHI outperforms 56.10% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.8
Quick Ratio 1.33
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 2025 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.
  • Looking at the last year, VHI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.32% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, VHI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.35% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-148.46%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-332.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.32%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.23%
Revenue growth 5Y2.35%
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

  • The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for VHI. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 3.84, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of VHI.
  • VHI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VHI is cheaper than 98.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VHI to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.54), we can say VHI is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 3.84
VHI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVHI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VHI is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.18
VHI Per share dataVHI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • VHI's 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 2.29%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.06, VHI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • VHI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.29%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of VHI decreases each year by -7.72%.
  • 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)-7.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
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 has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-15.8%
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 2025 0 100M 200M 300M

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VHI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

VALHI INC

NYSE:VHI (4/10/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

14.1

+0.14 (+1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)03-10
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners3.86%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap399.03M
Revenue(TTM)2.08B
Net Income(TTM)-57.60M
Analysts42.5
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.82%
Short Ratio2.71
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.29%
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.72%
DP-15.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-16
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-226.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-312.9%
Max EPS beat(2)-139.27%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-139.77%
Min EPS beat(4)-312.9%
Max EPS beat(4)-10.82%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-440.81%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-436.85%
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 3.84
P/S 0.19
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.39
P/tB 0.62
EV/EBITDA 14.18
EPS(TTM)-1.57
EYN/A
EPS(NY)3.68
Fwd EY26.07%
FCF(TTM)-2.9
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.25
OCFYN/A
SpS73.39
BVpS36.16
TBVpS22.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.19%
ROE -5.63%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 14.22%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)0.41%
ROA(5y)1.73%
ROE(3y)1.17%
ROE(5y)5.65%
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 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-12.63%
GM growth 5Y-7.96%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 10.92
Cap/Depr 70.18%
Cap/Sales 2.24%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.8
Quick Ratio 1.33
Altman-Z 1.56
F-Score3
WACC10.69%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)68.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.96%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.41%
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)-1.32%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.23%
Revenue growth 5Y2.35%
Sales Q2Q%2.83%
Revenue Next Year7.66%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-107.22%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year51.05%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-721.97%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-180.5%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

VALHI INC / VHI Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for VHI stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to VHI.


What is the valuation status for VHI stock?

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


What is the profitability of VHI stock?

VALHI INC (VHI) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.


How financially healthy is VALHI INC?

The financial health rating of VALHI INC (VHI) is 3 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for VHI stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VALHI INC (VHI) is expected to grow by 334.17% in the next year.