VHI Valhi PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Oct 17, 2024, the VHI stock has a PE ratio of 39.66. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $0.9 and the stock price of $35.69 per share.
VHI PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Valhi over the last ten years is 19.82. The current 39.66 P/E ratio is 100% higher 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 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 6.96 | 7.91% |
| 2021 | 6.45 | -17.73% |
| 2020 | 7.84 | -39.55% |
| 2019 | 12.97 | 414.68% |
| 2018 | 2.52 | -75.1% |
| 2017 | 10.12 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | 40.06 | N/A |
VHI average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of VHI is higher than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
VHI PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer KRO, VHI's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than NL's and CIX's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CIX Compx International Inc | 18.08 | $383.11M |
| NL Nl Industries Inc | 18.11 | $398.11M |
| VHI Valhi Inc | 39.66 | $1.01B |
| KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc | 1,235 | $1.42B |
| HUN Huntsman CORP | N/A | $4.07B |
| PESI Perma Fix Environmental Services Inc | N/A | $221.05M |
| SWK Stanley Black & Decker Inc | N/A | $16.19B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Valhi's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for VHI stock as of Oct 17, 2024, stands at 39.66.
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 32.88.
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 21.66.
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 100% above its 10-year historical average.
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 (Oct 17, 2024), Valhi's share price is $35.69. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $0.9. Therefore, Valhi's PE ratio for today is 39.66. PE RATIO(39.66) = STOCK PRICE($35.69) / TTM EPS($0.9)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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