Valhi Inc /De/ (VHI) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Valhi Inc /De/ (VHI) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Valhi Inc /De/ outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Valhi Inc /De/ is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $415M. It ranks number 8 by market capitalization among the 10 Industrial Inorganic Chemicals issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its P/B Ratio of 0.40x is the lowest of the 9 peers that report one.
For VHI, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 2.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -2.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.0%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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Valhi Inc /De/ (VHI) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Industrial Inorganic Chemicals peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | VHI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $415M | 8/10 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.40x | 9/9 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.19% | 6/8 |
| EPS | $-1.27 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $36.87 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $76.42 | – |
| FCF/Share | $2.21 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | VHI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | -4.9% | 5/9 |
| ROA | -2.0% | 5/10 |
| ROIC | 3.5% | 4/10 |
| Gross Margin | 14.7% | 6/8 |
| Operating Margin | 3.6% | 4/9 |
| Net Margin | -2.4% | 4/9 |
| EBT Margin | -1.3% | 4/9 |
| Tax Rate | -50.2% | – |
The effective tax rate is outside the normal band, which points to a large non-recurring tax item in the trailing twelve months; headline net income, net margin and P/E are affected by it.
Financial Health
| Metric | VHI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.37x | 4/11 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.90x | 2/8 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.13x | 6/9 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.47x | 3/9 |
| Interest Coverage | 4.6x | 3/10 |
| Working Capital | $856M | 2/11 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | VHI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $112M | 4/10 |
| Free Cash Flow | $63M | 3/7 |
| Capital Spending | -$49M | 3/7 |
| FCF/Sales | 2.9% | 5/7 |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.3% | 6/7 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | VHI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.84x | 3/8 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.5x | 4/7 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 3.0x | 3/8 |
| Days Inventory | 105 days | 4/7 |
| Payables Period | 35 days | 5/6 |
Income Statement
| Metric | VHI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $2.16B | 4/8 |
| Operating Income | $78M | 2/10 |
| Net Income | -$51M | 7/10 |
| SG&A Expense | $311M | 3/8 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.85B | 3/7 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | VHI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.32 | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 28M | – |
| Net Income Growth | -184.5% | 5/7 |
| EPS Growth | -140.7% | 4/7 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.22B | 47.3% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $210M | 8.1% of assets |
| Inventory | $531M | 20.6% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $1.18B | 45.7% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $182M | 7.1% of assets |
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Valhi Inc /De/ (VHI) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Valhi Inc /De/ (Industrial Inorganic Chemicals): 11 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| VHI Valhi Inc /De/ | ▲ | $415M |
| LIN Linde Plc | ▼ | $229.77B |
| APD Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | ▼ | $66.71B |
| MTX Minerals Technologies Inc | ▼ | $1.96B |
| STDN Standard Nuclear, Inc. | ▼ | $1.91B |
| KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc | ▶ | $855M |
| TROX Tronox Holdings Plc | ▲ | $554M |
| LXFR Luxfer Holdings Plc | ▼ | $461M |
| NL Nli Holdings, Inc. | ▶ | $330M |
| LTBR Lightbridge Corp | ▲ | $195M |
| HGAS Global Gas Corp | ▲ | N/A |
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Valhi Inc /De/ (VHI) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Valhi Inc /De/ (VHI) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Valhi Inc /De/ outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Valhi Inc /De/ stock predictions?
For VHI, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 2.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -2.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Valhi Inc /De/ forecasts updated?
Valhi Inc /De/ forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Valhi Inc /De/'s industry peers?
11 issuers in our coverage, VHI included, share the SEC industry code Industrial Inorganic Chemicals. The largest are: Linde Plc (LIN), Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (APD), Minerals Technologies Inc (MTX), Standard Nuclear, Inc. (STDN), Kronos Worldwide Inc (KRO), Tronox Holdings Plc (TROX).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.