VALHI INC (VHI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:VHI • US9189052098

15.68 USD
-0.3 (-1.88%)
Last: Feb 11, 2026, 08:04 PM
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Fundamental Rating

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VHI gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. VHI has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. VHI has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year VHI was profitable.
  • In the past year VHI has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years VHI 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years VHI 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 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.68%, VHI is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VHI has a Return On Equity (1.76%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • VHI has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.61%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VHI outperforms 43.37% of its industry peers.
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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.89%, VHI is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VHI has grown nicely.
  • VHI has a Operating Margin (4.49%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VHI has grown nicely.
  • VHI has a worse Gross Margin (17.53%) than 68.67% 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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VHI is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for VHI remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, VHI has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, VHI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.75, we must say that VHI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of VHI (1.75) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that VHI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of VHI (0.63) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.75
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC9.99%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 3.64 indicates that VHI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.64, VHI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • The Quick ratio of VHI (1.76) is better than 71.08% 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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for VHI have decreased strongly by -57.75% in the last year.
  • VHI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.04% yearly.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -0.65% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.10% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-57.75%
EPS 3Y-5.31%
EPS 5Y14.04%
EPS Q2Q%-116.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.86%
Revenue growth 5Y2.1%
Sales Q2Q%-5.64%

3.2 Future

  • VHI is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.52% yearly.
  • VHI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.91%
EPS Next 2Y6.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.92%
Revenue Next 2Y9.77%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.39, which indicates a correct valuation of VHI.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VHI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.72% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.18, VHI is valued a bit cheaper.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.27, the valuation of VHI can be described as very cheap.
  • VHI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VHI is cheaper than 98.80% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VHI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.01, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.39
Fwd PE 4.27
VHI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVHI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VHI indicates a rather cheap valuation: VHI is cheaper than 90.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.83
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 high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)15.87
PEG (5Y)1.02
EPS Next 2Y6.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • VHI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.18%.
  • VHI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.20.
  • VHI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.18%

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 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 2Y6.52%
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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VALHI INC

NYSE:VHI (2/11/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

15.68

-0.3 (-1.88%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)03-05
Inst Owners4.55%
Inst Owner Change-2.96%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap443.74M
Revenue(TTM)2.06B
Net Income(TTM)18.40M
Analysts42.5
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.34%
Short Ratio2.21
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.18%
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)-19.61%
DP49.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
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 14.39
Fwd PE 4.27
P/S 0.22
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.42
P/tB 0.67
EV/EBITDA 5.83
EPS(TTM)1.09
EY6.95%
EPS(NY)3.68
Fwd EY23.45%
FCF(TTM)-4.89
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-3.19
OCFYN/A
SpS72.91
BVpS37.01
TBVpS23.51
PEG (NY)15.87
PEG (5Y)1.02
Graham Number30.13
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 1.75
F-Score3
WACC9.99%
ROIC/WACC0.26
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)-57.75%
EPS 3Y-5.31%
EPS 5Y14.04%
EPS Q2Q%-116.42%
EPS Next Y0.91%
EPS Next 2Y6.52%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.86%
Revenue growth 5Y2.1%
Sales Q2Q%-5.64%
Revenue Next Year11.92%
Revenue Next 2Y9.77%
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 4 / 10 to VHI.


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

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 4 / 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 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 49.46%.