Valhi, Inc. engages in the chemicals, component products, and real estate management and development businesses in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. Valued at $393.4M, VHI is a small-cap name in its sector. The Chemicals segment produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2), which are white inorganic pigments used in various applications by paint, plastics, paper, fibers and ceramics, decorative laminate, and paper manufacturers.
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Valhi, Inc. carries $645.1M in total debt against $195.9M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 3.3x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $69.8M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at -5.0%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $2.22B (2022) to $2.08B (2025).
As with any equity investment, VHI carries market risk, sector-specific risk, and company-specific risk that investors should evaluate in the context of their own portfolios. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing VHI's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.