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Valhi (VHI)


Market Price (12/28/2025): $12.09 | Market Cap: $344.6 Mil
Sector: Materials | Industry: Commodity Chemicals

Valhi (VHI)


Market Price (12/28/2025): $12.09
Market Cap: $344.6 Mil
Sector: Materials
Industry: Commodity Chemicals

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.0%, Dividend Yield is 2.6%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.8%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -68%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -124%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 144%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 49%
  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.0%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -5.6%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Materials, and Sustainable Infrastructure. Themes include Specialty Chemicals for Performance, and Waste Management Solutions.
  Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -4.4%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -6.7%
3   Key risks
VHI key risks include [1] its predominant dependence on the highly cyclical titanium dioxide (TiO2) market and [2] a substantial debt load that weakens its financial position.
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.0%, Dividend Yield is 2.6%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.8%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 49%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Materials, and Sustainable Infrastructure. Themes include Specialty Chemicals for Performance, and Waste Management Solutions.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -68%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -124%
4 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 144%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.0%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -5.6%
6 Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -4.4%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -6.7%
7 Key risks
VHI key risks include [1] its predominant dependence on the highly cyclical titanium dioxide (TiO2) market and [2] a substantial debt load that weakens its financial position.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

VHI Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Here are five key points explaining Valhi (VHI) stock movement from August 31, 2025, to December 28, 2025:

<b>1. Valhi reported a significant net loss in the third quarter of 2025.</b> The company reported a net loss attributable to Valhi stockholders of $22.2 million, or $.78 per share, in the third quarter of 2025, a stark contrast to the net income of $57.5 million, or $2.01 per share, in the third quarter of 2024. This considerable decline in profitability likely contributed to negative investor sentiment.

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<b>2. The Chemicals Segment experienced substantially lower operating results.</b> The primary reason for the decreased net income in Q3 2025 was the poor performance of the Chemicals Segment, which posted an operating loss of $15.9 million in the third quarter of 2025, compared to an operating income of $42.6 million in the same period of 2024. Average selling prices for TiO2, a key product for this segment, also declined by 7% in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024.

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<b>3. Increased tax expenses impacted profitability.</b> Valhi's financial results were further impacted by an increase in tax expense during the third quarter of 2025 due to new legislation in Germany, which resulted in a non-cash deferred income tax expense of $19.3 million.

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<b>4. Second-quarter 2025 earnings also showed a significant decline.</b> Preceding the Q3 results, Valhi's second-quarter 2025 net income attributable to stockholders was $0.9 million, or $0.03 per share, a substantial drop from $19.9 million, or $0.70 per share, in the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to lower operating results from the Chemicals Segment.

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<b>5. Analyst sentiment and technical indicators pointed to a negative outlook.</b> Throughout the latter part of 2025, analysts issued "Sell" recommendations for Valhi, and technical analyses showed a bearish trend. As of December 19, 2025, StockInvest.us downgraded its analysis to a "Sell" candidate due to technical weaknesses, and ValueInvesting.io indicated a consensus "Sell" recommendation from analysts. These negative recommendations and technical signals could have further pressured the stock price.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -23.0% change in VHI stock from 9/27/2025 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a -81.0% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
927202512272025Change
Stock Price ($)15.7012.08-23.03%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2093.502063.40-1.44%
Net Income Margin (%)4.69%0.89%-80.97%
P/E Multiple4.5618.71310.35%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)28.5028.500.00%
Cumulative Contribution-23.03%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/27/2025 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
VHI-23.0% 
Market (SPY)4.3%21.0%
Sector (XLB)3.8%42.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -24.5% change in VHI stock from 6/28/2025 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a -83.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
628202512272025Change
Stock Price ($)15.9912.08-24.47%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2112.802063.40-2.34%
Net Income Margin (%)5.54%0.89%-83.91%
P/E Multiple3.8918.71380.71%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)28.5028.500.00%
Cumulative Contribution-24.47%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/28/2025 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
VHI-24.5% 
Market (SPY)12.6%29.8%
Sector (XLB)5.4%54.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -44.6% change in VHI stock from 12/27/2024 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a -79.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
1227202412272025Change
Stock Price ($)21.7912.08-44.57%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2076.902063.40-0.65%
Net Income Margin (%)4.34%0.89%-79.44%
P/E Multiple6.8918.71171.41%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)28.5028.500.00%
Cumulative Contribution-44.57%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/27/2024 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
VHI-44.6% 
Market (SPY)17.0%32.5%
Sector (XLB)10.2%46.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -41.5% change in VHI stock from 12/28/2022 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a -85.3% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
1228202212272025Change
Stock Price ($)20.6712.08-41.55%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2503.102063.40-17.57%
Net Income Margin (%)6.06%0.89%-85.28%
P/E Multiple3.8918.71381.60%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)28.5028.500.00%
Cumulative Contribution-41.55%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/28/2023 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
VHI-19.8% 
Market (SPY)48.0%30.3%
Sector (XLB)10.9%37.7%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
VHI Return-30%92%-23%-29%56%-49%-41%
Peers Return16%38%-12%21%26%16%150%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%18%114%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
VHI Win Rate33%58%42%50%50%25% 
Peers Win Rate52%65%42%68%57%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
VHI Max Drawdown-59%0%-27%-49%-18%-49% 
Peers Max Drawdown-34%-5%-26%-7%-9%-23% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/26/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventVHIS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-79.5%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven387.7%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-59.1%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven144.6%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven307 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-81.0%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven426.3%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-80.3%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven408.8%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven276 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Valhi's stock fell -79.5% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 6/7/2022. A -79.5% loss requires a 387.7% gain to breakeven.

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About Valhi (VHI)

Valhi, Inc. engages in the chemicals, component products, and real estate management and development businesses in the Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and internationally. The company's Chemicals segment produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2), which are white inorganic pigments used in various applications by paint, plastics, decorative laminate, and paper manufacturers. It offers TiO2 under the KRONOS name through agents and distributors. The company's Component Products segment manufactures mechanical and electrical cabinet locks, and other locking mechanisms for use in ignition systems, mailboxes, file cabinets, desk drawers, tool storage cabinets, vending and cash containment machines, integrated inventory and access control secured narcotics boxes, medical cabinetry security, electronic circuit panels, storage compartments, and gas station security applications. It also provides stainless steel exhaust components, gauges, throttle controls, wake enhancement systems, trim tabs, and related hardware and accessories primarily for performance and ski/wakeboard boats. The company's Real Estate Management and Development segment offers utility services to industrial and municipal customers; owns real properties; and develops land holdings for commercial, industrial, and residential purposes. It also holds marketable securities and other investments. The company was incorporated in 1932 and is based in Dallas, Texas. Valhi, Inc. is a subsidiary of Contran Corporation.

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  • Titanium Dioxide Pigments: Manufactures and markets titanium dioxide pigments used in various products such as coatings, plastics, paper, and fibers.
  • Security Products: Designs, manufactures, and markets mechanical and electrical locks and other specialized security products for a wide range of applications.
  • Ergonomic Components: Produces gas springs and monitor arms primarily for the office furniture and other industrial markets.

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Valhi (symbol: VHI) is a diversified holding company whose operating subsidiaries primarily sell to other businesses (B2B) rather than directly to individual consumers.

Based on the company's public filings, Valhi does not have individual major customers that account for a significant portion (e.g., more than 10%) of its consolidated net sales. Instead, its subsidiaries serve a broad and diversified base of industrial and commercial clients globally. Therefore, specific customer company names with their symbols cannot be provided. However, the major categories of customer companies served by Valhi's principal operating subsidiaries include:

  • For Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (KRO) - Titanium Dioxide Pigments:
    • Manufacturers of paints and coatings
    • Manufacturers of plastics
    • Manufacturers of paper
    • Producers of inks, fibers, and ceramics
  • For CompX International Inc. (CIX) - Security Products and Marine Components:
    • Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for office and institutional furniture, postal equipment, healthcare equipment, and other diversified industrial applications
    • Manufacturers of recreational boats (for marine components)
    • Specialty steel fabricators, distributors, and locksmiths
  • For Waste Control Specialists LLC - Waste Services:
    • Industrial companies requiring hazardous, industrial, and radioactive waste disposal
    • Government entities
    • Utility companies

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Michael S. Simmons, Chief Executive Officer, President and Vice Chairman of the Board

Michael S. Simmons became Chief Executive Officer of Valhi, Inc. on January 1, 2023, and President on May 26, 2022. He also serves as Vice Chairman of the Board. Prior to these roles at Valhi, he served as Executive Vice President of NL Industries, Inc. from June 2022 to January 2023. Mr. Simmons also holds the position of Vice Chairman at Kronos Worldwide, Inc. since January 1, 2023. He previously held roles as VP:Finance at Kronos Worldwide, Inc., Dir:Special Projects at Contrans Group Inc., and VP/Chief Accounting Officer at Valhi Inc.

Amy Allbach Samford, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Amy Allbach Samford serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Valhi, Inc. She assumed the role of Director of Finance/CFO on June 1, 2021. Her previous roles include Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President.

Courtney J. Riley, Executive Vice President

Courtney J. Riley is an Executive Vice President at Valhi, Inc. She has also served as Executive Vice President, Environmental Affairs.

Andrew B. Nace, Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Andrew B. Nace holds the position of Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Valhi, Inc. He also serves as Public Communications Contact. He has served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel.

John A. Sunny, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer

John A. Sunny is an Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Valhi, Inc. He has also been noted as Senior Vice President-Information Technology and Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer.

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Valhi (VHI) faces several key risks to its business, primarily stemming from its significant exposure to the cyclical titanium dioxide (TiO2) market and its considerable debt load. The key risks include:
  1. Dependence on the Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market and its Cyclicality: Valhi is predominantly leveraged to the performance of the TiO2 market through its Chemicals Segment, mainly its subsidiary Kronos Worldwide. The demand for and prices of TiO2 products are highly susceptible to changing market conditions, which can lead to reduced earnings or operating losses. Recent performance shows the company encountering headwinds from lower TiO2 prices and destocking of volumes, which has pressured the chemical segment's operating income. The end-market environment for TiO2, influenced by factors such as housing starts and construction rates, has been described as weak. Additionally, competition from Chinese suppliers with less stringent regulatory and environmental requirements poses a risk.
  2. High Debt Levels and Weak Financial Position: Valhi carries a substantial amount of debt, which analysts have identified as a significant risk to the company. As of March 2025, the company had total debt of approximately $607.8 million, with net debt around $411.4 million. Its liabilities of $758.8 million exceeded its cash and near-term receivables combined. This suggests that Valhi would likely require a major recapitalization if it needed to repay its creditors immediately. Furthermore, the company has burned a considerable amount of cash over the last three years, increasing the risk associated with its debt.
  3. Fluctuations in Raw Material Costs and Supply: The profitability of Valhi's Chemicals Segment is sensitive to changes in the cost and supply of raw materials, such as ore, zinc, brass, aluminum, steel, and energy. While downstream TiO2 prices have been falling, the prices of inputs like rutile ore have remained relatively stable due to structural supply limitations. This imbalance can compress income. Underinvestment in certain regions and cost sensitivities in others also affect the availability and grades of these essential inputs.

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The increasing adoption of smart locks, electronic access control systems, and integrated smart home security solutions represents an emerging threat to Valhi's traditional mechanical lock and key products manufactured by its CompX International subsidiary. These newer technologies offer enhanced convenience, remote management, and advanced features that are increasingly preferred by consumers and businesses, potentially leading to a decline in demand for conventional mechanical security hardware.

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Valhi, Inc. (VHI) operates primarily through three segments: Chemicals, Component Products, and Real Estate Management and Development. Here's an overview of the addressable markets for their main products and services:

Chemicals Segment: Titanium Dioxide Pigments

Valhi, through its subsidiary Kronos Worldwide, Inc., produces and markets titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments, which are utilized in a wide range of industrial and consumer products, including paints, coatings, plastics, paper, and cosmetics.

  • The global titanium dioxide market was valued at approximately USD 22.28 billion in 2024. Projections indicate growth to USD 40.07 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% from 2025 to 2032. Other estimates place the 2024 value at USD 20.9 billion, growing to USD 35 billion by 2034 at a CAGR of 5.3%. Another report estimates the market at USD 22.08 billion in 2024, expecting it to reach USD 38.58 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 6.4% during 2025–2033.
  • Asia Pacific dominated the global titanium dioxide market in 2024, holding a share of 53.95%.

Component Products Segment: Security Products and Recreational Marine Products

This segment, through CompX International Inc., manufactures security products for various industries such as postal, recreational transportation, office and institutional furniture, cabinetry, tool storage, and healthcare. It also produces wake enhancement systems, stainless steel exhaust systems, gauges, throttle controls, trim tabs, and related hardware for the recreational marine industry.

  • The global electronic components market, which can include some of these products, was valued at approximately USD 393.63 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 847.88 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 10.3% during the forecast period (2025-2032). Another source estimates the global electronic components market size at USD 442.82 billion in 2024, expected to reach USD 1,180.28 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 10.3% from 2024 to 2034. Asia Pacific is a dominant region in this market.
  • While a specific global market size for "security products used in the postal, recreational transportation, office and institutional furniture, cabinetry, tool storage, healthcare, and a variety of other industries" as a consolidated market, or for "recreational marine industry products" in the specific detail that Valhi provides them, is not readily available, the broader electronic components market provides some context for a portion of this segment's offerings. The global industrial component hardware market was not specifically quantified in the search results but is noted to be growing.

Real Estate Management and Development Segment

This segment involves owning and developing real property in Henderson, Nevada, for commercial, industrial, and residential purposes.

  • A specific addressable market size for real estate development solely within Henderson, Nevada, is not available through the conducted searches. The real estate market is highly localized, and comprehensive market sizing at this granular level is typically found in specialized local reports.

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Valhi (NYSE: VHI) is expected to see future revenue growth driven by several key factors across its operating segments over the next two to three years:

  1. Increased Sales Volumes for Titanium Dioxide (TiO2): Valhi's Chemicals segment, primarily Kronos Worldwide, anticipates revenue growth through higher sales and production volumes, particularly within its North American and European markets. This was evidenced by stronger volumes in Q1 2025.

  2. Favorable Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Selling Prices: While market conditions can lead to fluctuations, improved or sustained elevated average TiO2 selling prices are a crucial driver for the Chemicals segment's revenue expansion. Higher selling prices contributed to increased net income for Kronos in Q1 2025.

  3. Growing Demand for Security Products: The Component Products segment, through CompX International, is poised for continued revenue growth. This is largely propelled by increased demand for its security products, especially from the government security and healthcare sectors. CompX reported significant sales increases in these areas during 2025.

  4. Strong Market for Marine Components: CompX International's Marine Components division is projected to maintain its robust revenue growth trajectory. This growth is fueled by strong demand from diverse markets, including government, towboat, and industrial sectors, as seen in recent quarterly results.

  5. Synergies and Expanded Capacity from Strategic Acquisitions: The full integration of the Louisiana Pigment Company (LPC) acquisition into Kronos Worldwide is expected to enhance revenue. This move provides Kronos with greater control over a key TiO2 production source and is anticipated to boost annual production volumes by 15-20%.

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Share Repurchases

  • As of September 30, 2025, Valhi had approximately 0.3 million shares available to repurchase under authorizations made by its board of directors.
  • Kronos, a majority-owned subsidiary of Valhi, had its board of directors authorize the repurchase of up to 2.0 million shares of its common stock.

Outbound Investments

  • Effective July 16, 2024, Valhi's Chemicals Segment acquired the remaining 50% joint venture interest in Louisiana Pigment Company, L.P. (LPC) from Venator Investments, Ltd., making LPC a wholly-owned subsidiary.
  • This acquisition resulted in a non-cash gain of $64.5 million, or $33.6 million net of tax and noncontrolling interest, recognized in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024, related to the remeasurement of the investment.

Capital Expenditures

  • Valhi anticipates aggregate capital expenditures for 2025 to be approximately $58 million, comprising $55 million for its Chemicals Segment and $3 million for its Component Products Segment.
  • In addition, Valhi's Real Estate Management and Development Segment (LandWell) expects to incur approximately $53 million in land development costs during 2025.
  • For 2024, Valhi expected aggregate capital expenditures of approximately $53 million, with $50 million for the Chemicals Segment and $3 million for the Component Products Segment, alongside an estimated $55 million for land development costs by LandWell.

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Financials

VHIHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameValhi HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Price12.0823.2624.49305.0978.16273.4051.32
Mkt Cap0.321.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
Rev LTM2,06355,29534,29665,40257,696408,62556,496
Op Inc LTM883,6241,64411,54412,991130,2147,584
FCF LTM-1392,80062711,85412,73396,1847,327
FCF 3Y Avg-722,9781,40011,75313,879100,5037,366
CFO LTM-903,6972,91913,48313,744108,5658,590
CFO 3Y Avg-273,6723,89613,49814,736111,5598,697

Growth & Margins

VHIHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameValhi HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Rev Chg LTM-0.7%3.2%13.8%4.5%8.9%6.0%5.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-5.0%-3.9%6.5%2.6%3.7%1.8%2.2%
Rev Chg Q-5.6%4.2%14.4%9.1%7.5%9.6%8.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-1.4%1.1%3.7%2.1%1.8%2.1%2.0%
Op Mgn LTM4.3%6.6%4.8%17.7%22.5%31.9%12.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg2.3%7.4%7.2%16.4%24.2%30.8%11.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-2.8%-0.2%-1.4%0.6%0.4%0.1%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM-4.4%6.7%8.5%20.6%23.8%26.6%14.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-1.4%6.8%12.7%21.4%26.1%28.4%17.1%
FCF/Rev LTM-6.7%5.1%1.8%18.1%22.1%23.5%11.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-3.7%5.5%4.6%18.6%24.6%25.6%12.1%

Valuation

VHIHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameValhi HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Cap0.321.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
P/S0.20.41.04.45.410.02.7
P/EBIT2.16.819.925.122.531.321.2
P/E18.78.6572.736.029.941.033.0
P/CFO-3.85.911.221.122.537.516.2
Total Yield8.0%14.1%2.3%5.0%5.4%2.8%5.2%
Dividend Yield2.6%2.5%2.1%2.2%2.1%0.4%2.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-19.2%10.6%5.5%6.4%6.0%3.1%5.7%
D/E2.00.50.70.20.10.00.4
Net D/E1.40.30.60.20.00.00.3

Returns

VHIHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameValhi HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
1M Rtn-4.6%-1.8%14.4%0.6%2.7%-1.5%-0.4%
3M Rtn-23.0%-11.9%2.7%7.9%17.0%7.1%4.9%
6M Rtn-24.5%-4.0%34.5%6.6%15.2%36.3%10.9%
12M Rtn-44.6%-27.0%16.2%40.5%34.5%7.5%11.8%
3Y Rtn-41.5%-1.9%71.1%143.1%81.3%120.2%76.2%
1M Excs Rtn-7.2%-5.6%12.9%-2.2%-0.0%-3.7%-3.0%
3M Excs Rtn-27.3%-16.2%-1.7%3.6%12.7%2.8%0.6%
6M Excs Rtn-36.7%-16.3%22.3%-5.7%3.0%24.0%-1.3%
12M Excs Rtn-59.2%-42.9%-0.7%25.0%19.9%-8.4%-4.6%
3Y Excs Rtn-124.2%-83.5%-11.2%59.6%-1.2%28.4%-6.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Chemicals1,6661,9301,9391,6391,731
Component products161167141114124
Real estate management and development941262169642
Total1,9222,2222,2961,8501,898


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Real estate management and development5039974815
Component products2525201218
Chemicals-41175201126160
Total34239319186193


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Chemicals2,1972,2942,3732,4012,332
Real estate management and development201219259171192
Corporate and eliminations198192226179138
Component products142131146138132
Total2,7372,8363,0052,8892,794


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$12.08 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.3 
First Trading Date06/04/1986 
Distance from 52W High-49.4% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$13.02$15.38
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-7.2%-21.4%
 3M1YR
Volatility53.5%49.0%
Downside Capture142.10139.32
Upside Capture-12.3959.37
Correlation (SPY)20.7%32.4%
VHI Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.951.211.351.570.871.09
Up Beta-1.300.120.661.630.910.98
Down Beta-0.341.651.581.590.440.77
Up Capture80%34%50%104%54%127%
Bmk +ve Days13263974142427
Stock +ve Days8162351102327
Down Capture211%191%204%183%126%108%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days12264075147416

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of VHI With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 VHISector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-43.3%9.9%17.8%72.1%8.6%4.4%-8.2%
Annualized Volatility48.7%19.9%19.4%19.3%15.2%17.0%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio-1.000.360.722.700.340.09-0.08
Correlation With Other Assets 46.0%32.6%3.3%2.1%34.9%33.6%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLB, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of VHI With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 VHISector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-4.7%7.2%14.7%18.7%11.5%4.6%30.8%
Annualized Volatility56.1%18.9%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.6%
Sharpe Ratio0.140.290.700.970.500.160.57
Correlation With Other Assets 38.7%32.2%9.5%16.5%28.8%13.6%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLB, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of VHI With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 VHISector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-0.9%10.1%14.8%15.3%7.0%5.3%69.2%
Annualized Volatility65.9%20.7%18.0%14.7%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.280.440.710.860.320.220.90
Correlation With Other Assets 37.8%29.9%2.5%20.2%22.3%11.1%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLB, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity54,252
Short Interest: % Change Since 11302025-6.3%
Average Daily Volume34,924
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.55
Basic Shares Quantity28,500,000
Short % of Basic Shares0.2%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/6/20255.5%-2.0%-0.7%
8/7/20251.4%11.1%7.6%
3/6/20253.2%5.9%1.3%
11/7/20246.9%-31.9%-35.9%
8/8/202412.4%38.0%70.5%
3/7/20247.0%5.4%17.6%
11/6/20230.4%7.0%31.4%
8/3/2023-5.6%-11.2%-8.7%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111012
# Negative786
Median Positive5.5%12.0%15.9%
Median Negative-2.2%-11.0%-15.7%
Max Positive12.4%38.0%70.5%
Max Negative-21.0%-31.9%-35.9%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251106202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025807202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025508202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024306202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241107202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024808202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024509202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023307202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231106202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023803202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023504202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022309202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221103202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022804202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022505202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021310202210-K 12/31/2021