VHI
Valhi
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
- Stocks
- Basic Materials
- NYSE: VHI
- PE Ratio
As of Nov 11, 2026, the VHI stock has a PE ratio of 412.25. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $0.04 and the stock price of $16.49 per share.
VHI PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Valhi over the last ten years is 27.4. The current 412.25 P/E ratio is 1,405% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, VHI's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2026 quarter at 385.25, with a price of $15.41 and an EPS of $0.04. The Sep 2018 quarter marked the lowest point at 2.04, with a price of $27.36 and an EPS of $13.4.
Valhi PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 414.68% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -75.15% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | N/A | N/A | $12.05 | -$2.02 |
| 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 | -75.15% | $23.16 | $9.2 |
| 2017 | 10.14 | N/A | $74.04 | $7.3 |
| 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 | 26.79 | -14.71% | $150.01 | $5.6 |
| 2011 | 31.41 | -40.34% | $241.89 | $7.7 |
Valhi PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 385.25 | N/A | $15.41 | $0.04 |
| Jun 2026 | N/A | N/A | $14.67 | -$1.8 |
| Mar 2026 | N/A | N/A | $14.3 | -$2.55 |
| Dec 2025 | N/A | N/A | $12.05 | -$2.02 |
| Sep 2025 | 24.66 | 423.57% | $15.78 | $0.64 |
| Jun 2025 | 4.71 | 18.94% | $16.16 | $3.43 |
| Mar 2025 | 3.96 | -35.82% | $16.25 | $4.1 |
| 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 |
VHI Price vs fair value
VHI average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
The current PE ratio of VHI is higher than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
Valhi's price to earnings (P/E) of 412.25 is higher than the Basic Materials sector and the industry average.
VHI PE vs peers
Frequently asked questions
What is Valhi's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for VHI stock as of Nov 11, 2026, stands at 412.25.
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 74.71.
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 46.92.
What is the highest PE ratio for VHI?
The current PE of 412.25 represents the highest historical value in the last ten years.
How does the current PE ratio for VHI compare to its historical average?
VHI's current price to earnings ratio is 1,405% above its 10-year historical average.
Why is Valhi's PE ratio so high?
A company with a higher PE ratio may indicate that the market has higher growth expectations for the company's future earnings or profitability.
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 (Nov 11, 2026), Valhi's share price is $16.49. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2026 is $0.04. Therefore, Valhi's PE ratio for today is 412.25. PE RATIO(412.25) = STOCK PRICE($16.49) / TTM EPS($0.04)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.