Valhi, Inc.
Valhi, Inc.
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Overview
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About Valhi, Inc.
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- CEO
- Michael S. Simmons
- Headquarters
- 5430 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX, US
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- CEO
- Michael S. Simmons
- Headquarters
- 5430 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX, US
Valhi, Inc. engages in the chemicals, component products, and real estate management and development businesses in the Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and internationally.
The company's Chemicals segment produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2), which are white inorganic pigments used in various applications by paint, plastics, decorative laminate, and paper manufacturers. It offers TiO2 under the KRONOS name through agents and distributors.
The company's Component Products segment manufactures mechanical and electrical cabinet locks, and other locking mechanisms for use in ignition systems, mailboxes, file cabinets, desk drawers, tool storage cabinets, vending and cash containment machines, integrated inventory and access control secured narcotics boxes, medical cabinetry security, electronic circuit panels, storage compartments, and gas station security applications.
It also provides stainless steel exhaust components, gauges, throttle controls, wake enhancement systems, trim tabs, and related hardware and accessories primarily for performance and ski/wakeboard boats.
The company's Real Estate Management and Development segment offers utility services to industrial and municipal customers; owns real properties; and develops land holdings for commercial, industrial, and residential purposes. It also holds marketable securities and other investments.
The company was incorporated in 1932 and is based in Dallas, Texas. Valhi, Inc. is a subsidiary of Contran Corporation.
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Fair Value
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Financial Ratios
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Valuation, profitability, liquidity and leverage ratios for Valhi, Inc.. Starting points for Valhi, Inc.: EPS -$1.33, beta 1.06 — an Chemicals name. P/E, P/B, EV/EBITDA, margins, return on equity, current ratio and debt coverage, each shown against the company's own history.
Dividend Analysis
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Dividend history, yield and payout sustainability for Valhi, Inc.. Valhi, Inc. paid $0.32 per share over the last year — a 2.3% yield at the current $14.07 price. Per-share payments, yield over time, payout ratio and growth streak, with coverage measured against free cash flow.
Earnings Analysis
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Reported vs. expected earnings history for Valhi, Inc.. Trailing twelve-month EPS for Valhi, Inc. stands at -$1.33. EPS surprises by quarter, revenue against estimates, and the upcoming reporting date.
Financial Statements
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Income statement, balance sheet and cash flow history for Valhi, Inc.. Valhi, Inc. has reported as a listed company since 1980. Annual and quarterly filings with period-over-period comparison, so you can trace how revenue, margins and cash generation have moved.
Comparables
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Institutional Ownership
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Insider Trading
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Buying and selling by Valhi, Inc. executives and directors. Shares of Valhi, Inc. have traded between $12.00 and $27.91 over the past 52 weeks — context for the timing of the transactions below. Insider transactions as disclosed to regulators, with role, size and date — the clearest read on how the people running the company are positioned. Included with FRC Premium.
Senate Trading
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U.S. Senate disclosures naming Valhi, Inc.. Valhi, Inc. is a $398.5M Basic Materials company. Senators' reported transactions in this security, alongside the fundamentals — a signal most research platforms leave out entirely. Included with FRC Premium.
House Trading
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News
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