Valhi (VHI) Stock
Diversified holding company for industrial and chemical businesses. Here's the price, business snapshot, and what's worth knowing about Valhi in October 2026.
Valhi, Inc. (VHI) is a modest-cap diversified holding company (market cap about $418.6m) whose primary value derives from a group of industrial and chemical subsidiaries. Investors should know it is not an operating company in the conventional sense but a vehicle whose performance tracks the earnings, capital allocation and balance-sheet strength of its businesses. Key themes include exposure to cyclical chemical markets, potential cash generation from manufacturing assets, and the possibility of value being realised through divestments, restructurings or subsidiary performance. Risks include sensitivity to commodity cycles, regulatory and legacy environmental liabilities in some businesses, and corporate governance or capital-allocation decisions by the parent. Valhi can appeal to investors seeking concentrated, catalyst-driven exposure to industrial assets, but it is best treated as a specialist, higher-volatility holding rather than a broad-market core position. This is general educational information, not personalised investment advice; values can fall as well as rise.
Valhi (VHI) Stock Forecast
Analyst price target, next 12 months
$11.00
-24.6% vs today's $14.58
Price range over the last 12 months
In the middle of its 12-month range
Analysts covering Valhi have a consensus 12-month target of $11.00, below the current price of $14.58.
Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees. Capital at risk. Data as of 26 Oct 2026.
Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.
Sixth Month Growth Performance
Stock Performance Snapshot
Analyst Rating
Analysts recommend selling VALHI's stock with a target price of $11, indicating potential loss.
Financial Health
VALHI INC is generating steady revenue and cash flow but has lower profit margins.
Dividend
VALHI INC's dividend yield of 1.88% is moderate and provides some return to investors. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $18.80 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).
Why You’ll Want to Watch This Stock
Diversified business mix
Valhi’s value reflects a basket of industrial and chemical subsidiaries; this can offer varied revenue streams, though subsidiary performance drives outcomes.
Cyclical industry exposure
Many subsidiaries face commodity and demand cycles that can amplify earnings swings; this means higher potential returns but also greater volatility.
Value and catalysts
Potential catalysts include asset sales, operational improvements or stronger commodity markets, though outcomes are uncertain and risk remains.
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