(VHI) Valhi - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US9189052098
VHI: Titanium dioxide pigments, Locks, Exhaust components, Real estate
Valhi, Inc. operates across three core business segments: chemicals, component products, and real estate management and development. The company is a subsidiary of Dixie Rice Agricultural L.L.C. and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Established in 1932, Valhi has a diverse operational footprint spanning Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and other international markets. Its Chemicals segment, under the KRONOS brand, produces titanium dioxide (TiO2), a white inorganic pigment widely used in paint, plastics, decorative laminates, and paper manufacturing. The Component Products segment manufactures locking mechanisms, stainless steel exhaust components, and marine hardware, serving industries such as automotive, marine, and medical security. The Real Estate Management and Development segment focuses on utility services, property ownership, and land development for commercial, industrial, and residential use. The company also holds investments in marketable securities.
From a technical perspective, Valhis stock (NYSE: VHI) shows bearish momentum, with its last price of $17.26 falling below its 20-day SMA of $19.39, 50-day SMA of $21.37, and 200-day SMA of $24.01. The Average True Range (ATR) of 1.13 indicates moderate volatility. The stocks average 20-day trading volume is 16,867 shares, reflecting low liquidity. On the fundamental side, Valhi has a market capitalization of $523.74 million, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 5.99 and a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 0.51, suggesting undervaluation relative to book value. The price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 0.25 and a return on equity (RoE) of 8.71% highlight its current valuation and profitability metrics.
3-Month Forecast (Based on Technical and Fundamental Data): - Technical Outlook: Expect continued weakness as the stock remains below its key moving averages (20, 50, 200-day SMAs). Support levels may be tested near $16.00, while resistance is likely at $20.00. - Fundamental Outlook: Valhis low P/E and P/B ratios suggest potential undervaluation, but market sentiment may remain subdued due to broader economic conditions. The companys diversified business segments could provide stability, but near-term upside may be limited without a significant catalyst.Additional Sources for VHI Stock
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VHI Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 485m |
Sector | Basic Materials |
Industry | Chemicals |
GiC Sub-Industry | Specialty Chemicals |
IPO / Inception | 1986-06-04 |
VHI Stock Ratings
Growth 5y | 21.7% |
Fundamental | 22.7% |
Dividend | 23.1% |
Rel. Strength | 5.1 |
Analysts | 2/5 |
Fair Price Momentum | 15.21 USD |
Fair Price DCF | 10.70 USD |
VHI Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 1.76% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 2.76% |
Annual Growth 5y | -7.79% |
Payout Consistency | 84.7% |
VHI Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | -88.1% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 31.4% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 15.8% |
CAGR 5y | 6.97% |
CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.09 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | -1.41 |
Alpha | -11.80 |
Beta | 1.189 |
Volatility | 54.87% |
Current Volume | 19.8k |
Average Volume 20d | 18.3k |
As of April 03, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 16.22 with a total of 19,801 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -5.37%, over one month by +2.40%, over three months by -26.58% and over the past year by +0.96%.
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Valhi is currently (April 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 22.68 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of VHI as of April 2025 is 15.21. This means that VHI is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -6.23%.
Valhi has received a consensus analysts rating of 2.00. Therefor, it is recommend to sell VHI.
- Strong Buy: 0
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 0
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 0
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, VHI Valhi will be worth about 16.7 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 16.22. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +2.77%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 20 | 23.3% |
Analysts Target Price | 20 | 23.3% |
ValueRay Target Price | 16.7 | 2.8% |