Valhi Inc (VHI) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Valhi Inc stock (VHI) is currently trading at $14.00. Valhi Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.19. Analyst consensus price target for VHI is $12.00. WallStSmart rates VHI as Sell.
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Smart Analysis
Valhi Inc (VHI) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Valhi Inc (VHI) Key Strengths (3)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
Supporting Valuation Data
Valhi Inc (VHI) Areas to Watch (7)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Losing money on operations
Earnings declining -95.70%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Revenue growing slowly at 2.80% annually
Very low institutional interest at 3.82%
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Supporting Valuation Data
Valhi Inc (VHI) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 42/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 1.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.32), Price/Sales (0.19), Price/Book (0.37) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 2.80%, EPS Growth at -95.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -4.00%, Operating Margin at -12.70%, Profit Margin at -2.77%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -4.00% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 2.80% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
VHI Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
VHI's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.19x trades 29% below its historical average of 0.27x (47th percentile). The current valuation is 85% below its historical high of 1.28x set in Dec 2011, and 860% above its historical low of 0.02x in Jan 2016.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Valhi Inc (VHI) · BASIC MATERIALS › CHEMICALS
The Big Picture
Valhi Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 2.1B with 3% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -2.8% profit margin.
Key Findings
Generating 90M in free cash flow and 101M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
The company is unprofitable with a -2.8% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Valhi Inc.
Bottom Line
Valhi Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Valhi Inc(VHI)
NYSE
BASIC MATERIALS
CHEMICALS
USA
Valhi, Inc. engages in the chemicals, components, and real estate development and management businesses in Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and internationally.