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Valhi, Inc. (VHI)
$18.66+0.83 (+4.66%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
Valhi, Inc.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Valhi, Inc. in the Basic Materials sector is trading at $18.66 with a market capitalization of $528M. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $19.19, remaining 32.9% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 3/9 flags weak fundamentals, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 60/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $560.10M↑ | $494.50M↓ | $503.50M↓ | $540.40M↑ | $538.60M |
| Gross Profit | $103.00M↑ | $34.20M↓ | $60.60M↓ | $78.10M↓ | $122.50M |
| Operating Income | $25.50M↑ | -$42.80M↓ | -$17.00M↓ | -$1.10M↓ | $44.00M |
| Net Income | $2.00M↑ | -$53.20M↓ | -$22.20M↓ | $900,000↓ | $16.90M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
Valhi, Inc. engages in the chemicals, component products, and real estate management and development businesses in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The Chemicals segment produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$528.47M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
-
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.02
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
1.71%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-4.89%
Volume
Today's trading volume
29,113
Recent News
Valhi Q2 Earnings Surge Y/Y as Chemical Volumes, Margins Improve
VHI's Q2 earnings jump y/y as higher TiO2 volumes, lower costs and wider margins lift the results, supporting an improved 2026 operating outlook.
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