Valhi, Inc. engages in the chemicals, component products, and real estate management and development businesses in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. 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. This segment also provides TiO2 under the KRONOS name through agents and distributors. The Component Products segment manufactures mechanical and electrical cabinet locks, and other locking mechanisms for use in mailboxes, ignition systems, file cabinets, desk drawers, tool storage cabinets, medical cabinetry security, integrated inventory and access control secured narcotics boxes, electronic circuit panels, storage compartments, gas station security, and vending and cash containment machine applications. This segment 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 Real Estate Management and Development segment offers utility services to industrial customers; owns real properties; and develops land holdings for commercial, industrial, and residential purposes. This segment 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 Dixie Rice Agricultural L.L.C.
5-year financial trends. Figures in USD millions.
Latest fiscal year: 2025
Year-by-year revenue, profitability, and cash flow (USD millions, last 10 years)
| Year | Revenue | EBITDA | Net Profit | FCF | ROE | Rev Growth 1Y | NP Growth 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.1B | $81M | $-58M | $-82M | -4.2% | -1.3% | -153.3% |
| 2024 | $2.1B | $361M | $108M | $13M | 7.8% | 9.5% | - |
| 2023 | $1.9B | $63M | $-10M | $-45M | -0.8% | -13.5% | -111.4% |
| 2022 | $2.2B | $256M | $87M | $-33M | 6.7% | - | - |
Income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow as reported
Consolidated Figures in USD Millions.
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | 2,222.50 | 1,921.70 | 2,104.80 | 2,077 |
| Cost Of Revenue | 1,732.10 | 1,676.50 | 1,680.30 | 1,781.60 |
| Gross Profit | 490.40 | 245.20 | 424.50 | 295.40 |
| Operating Expense | 304 | 277.40 | 256.20 | 312.30 |
| Operating Income | 186.40 | -32.20 | 168.30 | -16.90 |
| EBITDA | 256.30 | 62.90 | 360.80 | 80.50 |
| EBIT | 197.80 | 8.80 | 294.10 | 14.10 |
| Pretax Income | 169.90 | -19.50 | 244.20 | -43 |
| Tax Provision | 36.80 | -24.60 | 82.90 | 11.90 |
| Net Income | 87.20 | -9.90 | 108 | -57.60 |
| Net Income Common Stockholders | 87.20 | -9.90 | 108 | -57.60 |
| Total Expenses | 2,036.10 | 1,953.90 | 1,936.50 | 2,093.90 |
| Interest Expense | 27.90 | 28.30 | 49.90 | 57.10 |
| Interest Income | 10.90 | 21 | 21.80 | 16.50 |
| Selling General And Administration | 304 | 277.40 | 256.20 | 312.30 |
| Normalized EBITDA | 258.90 | 56.70 | 292.60 | 70.40 |
| Normalized Income | 89.24 | -14.80 | 62.92 | -65.58 |
| Basic EPS | 3.16 | -0.35 | 3.79 | 0 |
| Diluted EPS | 3.16 | -0.35 | 3.79 | 0 |
| Tax Effect Of Unusual Items | -0.56 | 1.30 | 23.12 | 2.12 |
| Tax Rate For Calcs | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.34 | 0.21 |
| Total Unusual Items | -2.60 | 6.20 | 68.20 | 10.10 |
| Total Unusual Items Excluding Goodwill | -2.60 | 6.20 | 68.20 | 10.10 |
| Net Income From Continuing Operation Net Minority Interest | 87.20 | -9.90 | 108 | -57.60 |
| Reconciled Depreciation | 58.50 | 54.10 | 66.70 | 66.40 |
| Reconciled Cost Of Revenue | 1,732.10 | 1,676.50 | 1,680.30 | 1,781.60 |
| Net Interest Income | -17 | -7.30 | -28.10 | -40.60 |
| Net Income From Continuing And Discontinued Operation | 87.20 | -9.90 | 108 | -57.60 |
| Diluted Average Shares | 28.50 | 28.50 | 28.50 | 0 |
| Basic Average Shares | 28.50 | 28.50 | 28.50 | 0 |
| Diluted NI Availto Com Stockholders | 87.20 | -9.90 | 108 | -57.60 |
| Minority Interests | -45.90 | -15 | -53.30 | -2.70 |
| Net Income Including Noncontrolling Interests | 133.10 | 5.10 | 161.30 | -54.90 |
| Net Income Discontinuous Operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net Income Continuous Operations | 133.10 | 5.10 | 161.30 | -54.90 |
| Other Income Expense | 0.50 | 20 | 104 | 14.50 |
| Other Non Operating Income Expenses | 3.10 | 13.80 | 35.80 | 4.40 |
| Special Income Charges | -13.60 | 4.50 | 1.90 | 4.60 |
| Gain On Sale Of Ppe | 0 | 1.50 | 0.50 | 0 |
| Gain On Sale Of Business | -2 | -2.60 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Special Charges | -2.80 | -3 | -1.40 | 0 |
| Impairment Of Capital Assets | 16.40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Restructuring And Mergern Acquisition | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4.60 |
| Gain On Sale Of Security | 11 | 1.70 | 66.30 | 5.50 |
| Net Non Operating Interest Income Expense | -17 | -7.30 | -28.10 | -40.60 |
| Interest Expense Non Operating | 27.90 | 28.30 | 49.90 | 57.10 |
| Interest Income Non Operating | 10.90 | 21 | 21.80 | 16.50 |
| General And Administrative Expense | 304 | 277.40 | 256.20 | 312.30 |
| Other Gand A | 304 | 277.40 | 256.20 | 312.30 |
| Salaries And Wages | 13.90 | 11.80 | 2.60 | 0 |
| Operating Revenue | 2,222.50 | 1,921.70 | 2,104.80 | 2,077 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valhi, Inc.this co. | VHI | $414M | - | 0.41 | -4.2% | 18.62 |
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| -27.33 |
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| Vox Royalty Corp. | VOXR | $358M | 51.90 | 3.31 | 5.5% | 39.27 |
| U.S. Gold Corp. | USAU | $262M | - | 4.97 | -177.4% | -13.59 |
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| Peer Median | - | 30.87 | 1.36 | -2.4% | 6.30 | |