Valhi, Inc. (VHI) AI Stock Analysis

Valhi, Inc. operates across chemicals, component products, and real estate management and development. Its Chemicals segment produces and distributes titanium dioxide pigments under the KRONOS brand name for paints, plastics, decorative laminates, and paper products. The Component Products segment manufactures mechanical and electrical locking mechanisms for applications such as ignition systems, mailboxes, and security cabinetry, alongside marine hardware including stainless steel exhaust components and throttle controls for performance boats. Its Real Estate Management and Development segment provides utility services to industrial and municipal clients and develops land for commercial, industrial, and residential uses.

Valhi recorded a 5-year revenue CAGR of 2.3% from FY2020 to FY2025. In FY2021, revenue grew 24.1% to $2.30B with net income of $127.2M, before dropping to $1.92B in FY2023 with a net loss of -$9.9M. Results rebounded in FY2024 with revenue rising 9.5% to $2.10B and net income of $108.0M, but fell in FY2025 as revenue decreased 1.3% to $2.08B and net income dropped to -$57.6M. Operating margin moved from 7.9% in FY2024 to -0.8% in FY2025. For the latest quarter ended June 30, 2026, quarterly revenue grew 12.2% year-over-year, while quarterly earnings grew 2500.0%.

As of June 30, 2026, Valhi held $212.4M in cash and short-term investments against total debt of $603.5M, resulting in net debt of $391.1M. Total assets stood at $2.57B against shareholders' equity of $1.04B, yielding a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58 and a current ratio of 3.37. In FY2025, operating cash flow was -$35.5M and free cash flow was -$82.1M. Capital expenditures reached $46.6M in FY2025, while dividends paid totaled $9.1M, with a 5-year share count change of 0.0%.

Valhi has a market cap of $415.8M and an enterprise value of $857.5M. The stock trades at a forward P/E of 78.1x, which is above the 13.4x median of its US-listed Basic Materials peers. However, its enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of 8.5x and price-to-sales of 0.2x sit below peer medians of 10.5x and 1.8x, respectively. The stock's price-to-book ratio is 0.4x. Over the past year, Valhi shares gained 2.4%, trailing the S&P 500 (SPY) return of 16.8%. Over five years, the stock dropped 33.8% compared to an 83.0% gain for the benchmark.

Valhi pays an annual forward dividend of $0.32 per share, representing a dividend yield of 2.18% and a payout ratio of 49.2%. Dividends are distributed quarterly, and the company has paid dividends for 40 consecutive years. Its 5-year annualized dividend growth rate is -7.8%, and the last ex-dividend date was September 3, 2026.

A single analyst covers Valhi, setting a mean price target of $12.00, which sits 18.3% below the last close of $14.68. For the next fiscal year, the analyst estimates EPS of $3.47, indicating 13.7% projected EPS growth, alongside a revenue estimate of $0. The company recorded 0 EPS beats over the last 4 quarters. The next earnings date is November 5, 2026.

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