VHI

Valhi, Inc. (VHI) Business Model Analysis (2026)

Invetso Score: 5/10 — Balanced · Last Updated: 2026-08-01

Overall Score

Revenue Quality

Revenue remains cyclical and low-margin, with TTM gross margin at 14.7% and EBITDA margin at 3.8%.

Asset turnover is solid at 0.84x, but operating margin is slightly negative at -0.3%, limiting revenue quality.

Profitability

TTM profitability remains negative, with net margin at -1.8% and ROE at -3.7%.

Returns on capital are still below zero, including ROIC at -0.3% and ROA at -1.5%, indicating weak earnings power.

Balance Sheet

Liquidity is healthy, with a current ratio of 3.37x and quick ratio of 1.90x.

Leverage is meaningful but manageable, with debt-to-equity at 0.58x and net debt to EBITDA at 4.74x.

Cash Flow

Cash generation is positive but not especially strong, with operating cash flow margin at 5.2% and free cash flow margin at 2.2%.

Capital intensity is moderate, as capex is 43.9% of operating cash flow and free cash flow yield is 13.7%.

Valuation

Valuation remains inexpensive on sales and cash flow, with EV/sales at 0.39x and price/free cash flow at 7.3x.

The market is still pricing in weak earnings, reflected in a negative TTM P/E and low price-to-book of 0.44x.

Sources

  • Company filings (10-K, 10-Q, investor presentations)
  • Financial and market data providers
  • Public news and industry information

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