VHI Valhi PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Feb 21, 2025, the VHI stock has a PE ratio of 5.93. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $3.12 and the stock price of $18.51 per share.
VHI PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Valhi over the last ten years is 18.85. The current 5.93 P/E ratio is 69% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, VHI's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2024 quarter at 190.89, with a price of $17.18 and an EPS of $0.09. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | N/A | N/A | $15.19 | -$0.42 |
| 2022 | 6.96 | 7.91% | $22 | $3.16 |
| 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 |
| 2009 | N/A | N/A | $55.88 | -$1.2 |
Valhi PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | 10.7 | -45.99% | $33.37 | $3.12 |
| Jun 2024 | 19.81 | -89.62% | $17.83 | $0.9 |
| Mar 2024 | 190.89 | N/A | $17.18 | $0.09 |
| Dec 2023 | N/A | N/A | $15.19 | -$0.42 |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | N/A | $13.26 | -$0.82 |
| Jun 2023 | 41.45 | 233.2% | $12.85 | $0.31 |
| Mar 2023 | 12.44 | 78.74% | $17.41 | $1.4 |
| Dec 2022 | 6.96 | 46.84% | $22 | $3.16 |
| 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 |
| Mar 2021 | 12.82 | 63.52% | $20.51 | $1.6 |
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 peers SWK and KRO, VHI's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than NL's. Valhi's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 19.41.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| NL Nl Industries Inc | 5.83 | $339M |
| VHI Valhi Inc | 5.93 | $523.74M |
| KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc | 10.81 | $1.01B |
| CIX Compx International Inc | 16.14 | $304.27M |
| SWK Stanley Black & Decker Inc | 44.87 | $13.58B |
| HUN Huntsman CORP | N/A | $3.04B |
| PESI Perma Fix Environmental Services Inc | N/A | $134.7M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Valhi's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for VHI stock as of Feb 21, 2025, stands at 5.93.
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 33.35.
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 21.53.
What is the highest PE ratio for VHI?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 190.89 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 69% below its 10-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 (Feb 21, 2025), Valhi's share price is $18.51. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $3.12. Therefore, Valhi's PE ratio for today is 5.93. PE RATIO(5.93) = STOCK PRICE($18.51) / TTM EPS($3.12)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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