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Valhi, Inc. (VHI)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US9189052098
CUSIP
918905209
Industry
Chemicals
IPO Date
Jun 4, 1986

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
$0.65
PE Ratio
22.15
PEG Ratio
0.97
Total Revenue (TTM)
$2.06B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$361.80M
EBITDA (TTM)
$227.10M
Year Range
$11.44 - $20.00
ROE (TTM)
1.80%

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Valhi, Inc.

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Valhi, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Valhi, Inc. (VHI) has returned 19.38% so far this year and -9.95% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VHI has returned 1.90% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Valhi, Inc.

1D
0.92%
1M
2.97%
YTD
19.38%
6M
-8.23%
1Y
-9.95%
3Y*
-4.41%
5Y*
-5.62%
10Y*
1.90%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 4, 1986, VHI's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.50%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.

Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Oct 2017 with a return of +79.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2019 at -42.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, VHI closed higher 42% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 31, 2008 with a return of +44.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 27, 2007 at -52.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202617.76%-1.55%2.97%19.38%
2025-10.77%-17.87%-4.77%6.09%-15.55%11.60%-2.85%3.89%-2.77%-12.10%-7.97%-4.97%-47.36%
2024-8.69%-1.73%26.78%-14.03%31.69%-7.94%18.34%38.44%14.56%2.04%-24.59%-8.63%56.45%
202317.41%-8.28%-26.24%-10.80%-19.96%4.03%19.38%-13.16%0.15%-15.84%22.39%11.86%-29.43%
2022-7.65%-4.07%15.44%8.53%45.80%-2.09%12.70%-31.47%-27.99%8.59%-18.23%-1.17%-22.66%
20215.72%15.00%11.44%28.62%-2.50%-5.13%1.27%-3.73%-1.31%-0.73%13.90%9.32%91.70%

Benchmark Metrics

Valhi, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 8.29%, beta of 0.96, and R² of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 05, 1986.

  • This stock participated in 108.23% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 77.08% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.10 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
8.29%
Beta
0.96
0.10
Upside Capture
77.08%
Downside Capture
108.23%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

VHI ranks 30 for risk / return — below 30% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


VHI Risk / Return Rank: 3030
Overall Rank
VHI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3232
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VHI Sortino Ratio Rank: 3131
Sortino Ratio Rank
VHI Omega Ratio Rank: 3030
Omega Ratio Rank
VHI Calmar Ratio Rank: 2929
Calmar Ratio Rank
VHI Martin Ratio Rank: 3030
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Valhi, Inc. (VHI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


VHIBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.19

0.90

-1.09

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.08

1.39

-1.31

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.01

1.21

-0.20

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.37

1.40

-1.77

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-0.66

6.61

-7.27

Explore VHI risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Valhi, Inc. provided a 2.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.32 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 4 consecutive years.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.32$0.32$0.32$0.32$0.32$0.32$0.48$0.96$0.96$0.96$0.96$0.96

Dividend yield

2.24%2.66%1.37%2.11%1.45%1.11%3.16%4.28%4.15%1.30%2.31%5.97%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Valhi, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.08
2025$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.32
2024$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.32
2023$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.32
2022$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.32
2021$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.32

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Valhi, Inc. has a dividend yield of 2.24%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Valhi, Inc. has a payout ratio of 73.91%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Valhi, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Valhi, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Valhi, Inc. was 95.62%, occurring on May 13, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Valhi, Inc. drawdown is 92.36%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-95.62%Sep 16, 20131677May 13, 2020
-79.59%Jun 2, 2008280Jul 10, 2009189Apr 12, 2010469
-77.94%Jan 2, 1990870Jun 9, 19932299Jul 24, 20023169
-64.07%Apr 13, 201059Jul 6, 2010207Apr 29, 2011266
-60.43%Jul 26, 2002120Jan 15, 2003539Mar 8, 2005659

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Valhi, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Valhi, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Chemicals industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for VHI, comparing it with other companies in the Chemicals industry. Currently, VHI has a P/E ratio of 22.1. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for VHI compared to other companies in the Chemicals industry. VHI currently has a PEG ratio of 1.0. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for VHI relative to other companies in the Chemicals industry. Currently, VHI has a P/S ratio of 0.2. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items