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