VHI Valhi PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Apr 21, 2025, the VHI stock has a PE ratio of 4.21. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $3.79 and the stock price of $15.95 per share. A decrease of 91% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 44.8 of the last four quarters.
VHI PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Valhi over the last nine years is 17.09. The current 4.21 P/E ratio is 75% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last nine years, VHI's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2024 quarter at 143.17, with a price of $17.18 and an EPS of $0.12. The Sep 2018 quarter marked the lowest point at 2.04, with a price of $27.36 and an EPS of $13.44.
Valhi PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 414.68% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -75.1% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.17 | N/A | $23.39 | $3.79 |
| 2023 | N/A | N/A | $15.19 | -$0.35 |
| 2022 | 7.19 | 11.47% | $22 | $3.06 |
| 2021 | 6.45 | -17.73% | $28.75 | $4.46 |
| 2020 | 7.84 | -39.55% | $15.2 | $1.94 |
| 2019 | 12.97 | 414.68% | $22.44 | $1.73 |
| 2018 | 2.52 | -75.1% | $23.16 | $9.2 |
| 2017 | 10.12 | N/A | $74.04 | $7.32 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $41.52 | -$0.6 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $16.08 | -$4.68 |
| 2014 | 40.06 | N/A | $76.92 | $1.92 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | $210.97 | -$3.48 |
| 2012 | 26.6 | -15.56% | $150.01 | $5.64 |
| 2011 | 31.5 | -40.17% | $241.89 | $7.68 |
| 2010 | 52.65 | N/A | $88.44 | $1.68 |
Valhi PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 6.17 | -41.74% | $23.39 | $3.79 |
| Sep 2024 | 10.59 | -44.76% | $33.37 | $3.15 |
| Jun 2024 | 19.17 | -86.61% | $17.83 | $0.93 |
| Mar 2024 | 143.17 | N/A | $17.18 | $0.12 |
| Dec 2023 | N/A | N/A | $15.19 | -$0.35 |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | N/A | $13.26 | -$0.92 |
| Jun 2023 | 61.19 | 356.98% | $12.85 | $0.21 |
| Mar 2023 | 13.39 | 86.23% | $17.41 | $1.3 |
| Dec 2022 | 7.19 | 51.69% | $22 | $3.06 |
| Sep 2022 | 4.74 | -39.92% | $25.16 | $5.31 |
| Jun 2022 | 7.89 | 48.59% | $45.34 | $5.75 |
| Mar 2022 | 5.31 | -17.67% | $29.31 | $5.52 |
| Dec 2021 | 6.45 | -3.44% | $28.75 | $4.46 |
| Sep 2021 | 6.68 | -26.67% | $23.33 | $3.49 |
| Jun 2021 | 9.11 | -28.94% | $24.33 | $2.67 |
VHI average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of VHI is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
VHI PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks SWK and KRO, VHI's PE ratio is lower. Valhi's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 15.53.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| VHI Valhi Inc | 4.3 | $461.49M |
| NL Nl Industries Inc | 5.67 | $382.23M |
| KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc | 9.85 | $850.12M |
| CIX Compx International Inc | 19.19 | $319.05M |
| SWK Stanley Black & Decker Inc | 29.94 | $9.06B |
| HUN Huntsman CORP | N/A | $2.25B |
| PESI Perma Fix Environmental Services Inc | N/A | $152.03M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Valhi's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for VHI stock as of Apr 21, 2025, stands at 4.21.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Valhi (VHI)?
As an average over the last 3 years, VHI stock has a PE ratio of 30.39.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Valhi (VHI)?
As an average over the last 5 years, VHI stock has a PE ratio of 19.9.
What is the highest PE ratio for VHI?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last nine years has been 143.17 and it was in the Mar 2024 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for VHI compare to its historical average?
VHI's current price to earnings ratio is 75% below its 9-year historical average.
Why is Valhi's PE ratio so low?
A company with a lower PE ratio may indicate that the market has lower growth expectations for the company's future earnings.
How is VHI's PE ratio calculated (Valhi PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 21, 2025), Valhi's share price is $15.95. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $3.79. Therefore, Valhi's PE ratio for today is 4.21. PE RATIO(4.21) = STOCK PRICE($15.95) / TTM EPS($3.79)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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