VHI Valhi PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Apr 1, 2025, the VHI stock has a PE ratio of 4.25. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $3.79 and the stock price of $16.11 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

How has VHI's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Valhi over the last eight years is 17.09. The current 4.25 P/E ratio is 75% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last eight 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.

Today
4.25
Average
17.09
Median
7.87
Minimum
2.04
Maximum
143.17

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

What is the average PE ratio of VHI for the past years

The current PE ratio of VHI is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
30.39
5-year avg
19.9
10-year avg
17.09
15-year avg
27.66

VHI PE vs peers

What is VHI's PE ratio compared to its 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 17.48.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
VHI Valhi Inc 4.25 $455.83M
NL Nl Industries Inc 5.51 $371.73M
KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc 9.84 $848.97M
CIX Compx International Inc 15.73 $261.52M
SWK Stanley Black & Decker Inc 38.85 $11.76B
HUN Huntsman CORP N/A $2.67B
PESI Perma Fix Environmental Services Inc N/A $131.58M

Frequently asked questions

What is Valhi's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for VHI stock as of Apr 1, 2025, stands at 4.25.

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 eight 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 8-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 1, 2025), Valhi's share price is $16.11. 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 4.25. PE RATIO(4.25) = STOCK PRICE($16.11) / TTM EPS($3.79)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.