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Valhi Inc (VHI)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: VHI (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $12
1 Year Target Price $12
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 17.01% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 415.19M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 4.17 | 1Y Target Price 12 |
Price to earnings Ratio 4.17 | 1Y Target Price 12 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 1.16 | 52 Weeks Range 13.65 - 41.01 | Updated Date 10/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 13.65 - 41.01 | Updated Date 10/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.18% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.44 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 4.69% | Operating Margin (TTM) -0.33% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.94% | Return on Equity (TTM) 10.92% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 4.17 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 905698793 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.2 |
Enterprise Value 905698793 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.2 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.43 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 2.55 | Shares Outstanding 28302293 | Shares Floating 2391544 |
Shares Outstanding 28302293 | Shares Floating 2391544 | ||
Percent Insiders 91.54 | Percent Institutions 4.67 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Valhi Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Valhi, Inc., formerly The Valspar Corporation, was founded in 1806 as a paint and varnish company. It evolved through acquisitions and strategic shifts, becoming a holding company with interests in diverse industries.
Core Business Areas
- CompX International Inc.: CompX International is the main operating segment which manufactures components for various industries. It produces access solutions, including mechanical and electromechanical locking devices and related hardware; and specialty cabinet and drawer hardware, stainless steel cable assemblies, and precision ball bearing slides. It serves recreational transportation, postal, office furniture, security, tool storage, healthcare, electronic equipment, and other applications.
Leadership and Structure
Valhi Inc. operates as a holding company with a board of directors overseeing its subsidiaries. The leadership structure varies across its operating companies.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Security Products (CompX): CompX security products, including locks and access systems, serve a variety of industries. Market share data is not publicly available. Competitors include ASSA ABLOY, Allegion, and dormakaba.
- Cabinet Hardware (CompX): CompX also manufactures a broad range of cabinet hardware, stainless steel cable assemblies, and precision ball bearing slides for various industries. Market share data is not publicly available. Competitors include Accuride International, Blum, and Grass America.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industries Valhi operates in include the security access solutions and cabinet hardware markets. These markets are affected by housing construction, manufacturing activity, and economic conditions.
Positioning
Valhi's subsidiary, CompX, is a supplier of specialized components within its served markets. Its competitive advantage lies in its specialized products and established customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for Valhi's operating segments is estimated to be in the billions of USD. Valhi's positioning within this TAM is as a niche supplier with specialized products.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established customer relationships
- Specialized product offerings
- Diversified revenue streams (within CompX)
- Experienced management team (at the subsidiary level)
Weaknesses
- Reliance on economic cycles in specific industries
- Lack of significant brand recognition at the Valhi level
- Concentration of revenue within a few key customers (CompX)
- Limited publicly available information, making in-depth analysis challenging.
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets (CompX)
- Development of new product lines (CompX)
- Acquisition of complementary businesses
- Capitalizing on the growing demand for security solutions
Threats
- Economic downturns affecting key industries
- Increased competition from larger players
- Changes in technology affecting product demand
- Fluctuations in raw material costs
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ASSA ABLOY (ASAZY)
- Allegion (ALLE)
- Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN)
Competitive Landscape
Valhi, through its CompX subsidiary, competes with larger, more diversified companies in specific segments. Valhi tends to operate in niche markets or specialized areas.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth trends are dependent on the performance of its underlying operating companies.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates for Valhi's future growth are generally limited due to its holding company structure and limited public information.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include strategic investments and operational improvements within its subsidiaries. Details are available in their SEC filings.
Summary
Valhi Inc. is a holding company whose financial performance relies heavily on the performance of its subsidiary, CompX International. CompX's specialized product offerings offer some competitive advantage. The company faces risks from economic downturns and competition. Access to reliable financial and market share data is very limited for more accurate and in-depth analysis, making it difficult to fully gauge its strengths and vulnerabilities. Investors should refer to their direct SEC filings for the most accurate financial position of the company.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Website
- Financial News Outlets
- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on limited publicly available information and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is estimated and may not be precise.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Valhi Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Dallas, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1986-06-04 | President, CEO & Vice Chairman Mr. Michael S. Simmons | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Chemicals | Full time employees 3050 | Website https://www.valhi.net |
Full time employees 3050 | Website https://www.valhi.net | ||
Valhi, Inc. engages in the chemicals, component products, and real estate management and development businesses in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The 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 provides TiO2 under the KRONOS name through agents and distributors. The Component Products segment manufactures mechanical and electrical cabinet locks, and other locking mechanisms for use in mailboxes, ignition systems, file cabinets, desk drawers, tool storage cabinets, medical cabinetry security, integrated inventory and access control secured narcotics boxes, electronic circuit panels, storage compartments, gas station security, and vending and cash containment machine 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 Real Estate Management and Development segment offers utility services to industrial 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 Dixie Rice Agricultural L.L.C.
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