VHI
Valhi Inc
NYSE: VHI · BASIC MATERIALS · CHEMICALS
$18.26
+0.61% today
Updated 2026-09-11
Market cap
$504.97M
P/E ratio
—
P/S ratio
0.23x
EPS (TTM)
$-1.79
Dividend yield
1.77%
52W range
$11 – $19
Volume
0.0M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
58
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
6.0
Growth
B7.5
Quality
B+3.5
Profitability
D7.0
Valuation
B+4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.1
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$12.00
-34.28%
12-Month target
—
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Intrinsic (DCF)
$17.21
Margin of safety
+8.89%
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $41.90M — positive
+ Revenue growth 12.20% QoQ
Risks
- Thin margins at -2.36%
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.22B | $1.92B | $2.10B | $2.08B | $2.16B |
| Net income | $87.20M | $-9.90M | $108.00M | $-57.60M | $35.50M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $-1.79 |
| Free cash flow | $-32.70M | $-44.60M | $13.10M | $-82.10M | $41.90M |
| Profit margin | 3.92% | -0.52% | 5.13% | -2.77% | -2.36% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TIDLUND, MARY A. | Buy | 3,150 | $12.66 |
| 2026-05-21 | NORRIS, GINA A. | Buy | 3,150 | $12.66 |
| 2026-05-21 | HILL, RANDY L | Buy | 3,150 | $12.66 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Valhi Inc trades at $18.26. Our Smart Value Score of 58/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.09, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $2.16B. with profit margins at -2.36%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $17.21.
Frequently asked questions
What is Valhi Inc's stock price?
Valhi Inc (VHI) trades at $18.26, on a P/S of 0.2x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Valhi Inc overvalued?
Valhi Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 58/100 (Grade C+), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $17.21 versus the $18.26 price, a 8.9% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of Valhi Inc (VHI)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $12.00, about 34.3% below the current $18.26. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Valhi Inc (VHI)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $17.21, a +8.9% margin of safety versus today's $18.26. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is Valhi Inc's revenue?
Valhi Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $2.16B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Valhi Inc's Altman Z-Score is 2.09, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorBASIC MATERIALS
IndustryCHEMICALS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.23x
ROE-3.63%
Beta1.02
50D MA$15.27
200D MA$14.12
Shares out0.03B
Float0.00B
Short ratio—
Avg volume0.0M
Performance
1 week+2.41%
1 month+12.65%
3 months+23.38%
YTD+51.54%
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3 years—
5 years—