VHI

Valhi, Inc. (VHI) Risks & Opportunities Analysis (2026)

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

Overall Score

Balance Sheet Liquidity

Current ratio remains solid at 3.37x, with a quick ratio of 1.90x and cash ratio of 0.58x.

Debt leverage is still meaningful at 4.74x net debt/EBITDA, but near-term liquidity is supported by $855.8M of working capital and $7.45 of cash per share.

Profitability Cash Flow

Margins remain weak, with operating margin at -0.33% and net margin at -1.75%.

Cash generation is positive but uneven, with free cash flow yield at 13.7% and operating cash flow ratio at 0.31x despite negative earnings.

Interest coverage remains weak at -0.12x, underscoring earnings pressure even though capex is covered by operating cash flow.

Valuation Downside Protection

Valuation remains inexpensive at 0.39x EV/sales and 0.44x price/book.

Downside support is helped by a 13.7% free cash flow yield and a 1.97% dividend yield, though negative earnings keep earnings-based multiples distorted.

Sources

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

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