VHI:NYE-Valhi Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Chemicals | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 17.18

Change

-0.40 (-2.28)%

Market Cap

USD 0.94B

Volume

3.77K

Analyst Target

USD 8.00
Analyst Rating

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About

Valhi Inc is a producer and marketer of titanium dioxide pigments, or TiO2, a base industrial product used in a wide range of applications.

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ETFs Containing VHI

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Chemicals) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 13.10% 67% D+ 83% B
Dividend Return 0.53% 18% F 31% F
Total Return 13.63% 67% D+ 83% B
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -2.00% 33% F 25% F
Dividend Return 1.83% 18% F 27% F
Total Return -0.17% 27% F 22% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -38.02% 23% F 14% F
Dividend Return 8.08% 25% F 29% F
Total Return -29.94% 23% F 13% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 8.30% 36% F 68% D+
Dividend Return 10.20% 18% F 68% D+
Total Return 1.90% 33% F 46% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 67.51% 55% F 13% F
Risk Adjusted Return 15.11% 18% F 41% F
Market Capitalization 0.94B 13% F 41% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Chemicals) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 53.88 20% 11%
Price/Book Ratio 0.41 93% 95%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio -7.02 100% 91%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 13.36 7% 28%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -1.47% 40% 25%
Return on Invested Capital -3.57% 20% 16%
Return on Assets -0.99% 13% 18%
Debt to Equity Ratio 58.18% 69% 54%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Negative cashflow

The company had negative total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.