VHIBasic Materials · ChemicalsTicker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 50 of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Valhi, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (87): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Growth (19): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on VHI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | $20 → $12 |
| 28 May 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 25 Sept 2024 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | $11 → $20 |
| 25 Nov 2020 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 15 Nov 2017 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 28 Aug 2015 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 19 Aug 2014 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 3 Feb 2014 | Barclays | Initiates | Underweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
VHI appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, Valhi, Inc. returned +2.6% against +12.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Cheaper than 92% of US stocks
Cheaper than 85% of US stocks
Cheaper than 27% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 21% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 27% of US stocks
Higher than 41% of US stocks
Higher than 46% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Valhi, Inc. has a market value of $399.6M and an enterprise value of $1.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.2B. The latest quarter grew 12.2% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$41.9M, a −1.9% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−1.79.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $62.7M, after $49.0M of capital spending.
Valhi, Inc. spent $9.1M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 21.0×; forward P/E: 4.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.26%, paying out 49% of earnings.
Valhi, Inc. employs 2,826 people — $766K of revenue per employee.
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Valhi expects to report third-quarter 2026 earnings after market close on Thursday, November 5, subject to completing quarter-end closing procedures.
Why it matters — VHI watchers can note the expected date for the company’s third-quarter earnings release.
Valhi, Inc. reported second-quarter earnings that jumped year-over-year, driven by higher TiO2 volumes, lower costs, and wider margins. The improved results support a stronger 2026 operating outlook for the company.
Why it matters — Higher chemical volumes, lower costs, and wider margins point to improved near-term profitability and a more favorable 2026 operating outlook for the company.
Valhi, Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on September 24, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 3, 2026.
Why it matters — The declaration confirms continued quarterly cash distributions to Valhi shareholders, providing clarity on the upcoming payment schedule and record date.
Valhi, Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 net income attributable to stockholders of $22.3 million, or $0.78 per share, up from $0.9 million, or $0.03 per share, in the same period of 2025. For the first six months of 2026, net income was $24.3 million, or $0.85 per share, compared with $17.8 million, or $0.62 per share, a year earlier.
Why it matters — The earnings release shows a substantial year-over-year improvement in Valhi's profitability, driven by higher Chemicals Segment results in the quarter and improved operating results across all business segments in the first half.
Of the 1 analysts covering Valhi, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Valhi, Inc. 50 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 31 Oct 2026, Valhi, Inc. ranks 50 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (87 of 100).
No analyst covering Valhi, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for VHI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.
Valhi, Inc. returned +2.6% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Valhi Inc. is a diversified holding company that operates through its Chemicals, Component Products, and Real Estate Management and Development segments.
The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 14 Oct 2026): "VALHI ANNOUNCES EXPECTED THIRD QUARTER 2026 EARNINGS RELEASE DATE". Valhi expects to report third-quarter 2026 earnings after market close on Thursday, November 5, subject to completing quarter-end closing procedures.
Valhi Inc. is a diversified holding company that operates through its Chemicals, Component Products, and Real Estate Management and Development segments. Its Chemicals business manufactures and markets titanium dioxide pigments used in paints, plastics, paper, fibers, and ceramics, making it a core supplier to a wide range of industrial and consumer markets. The Component Products segment provides security products and related hardware for recreational transportation, postal, office, institutional furniture, tool storage, and healthcare applications. Its real estate segment focuses on property management and development activities. Valhi Inc. serves as a multi-industry industrial platform with subsidiaries that support materials, manufactured products, and real estate services across North America and other international markets.
CEO Mr. Michael S. Simmons · 2,826 employees · United States · https://www.valhi.net
