Valhi Inc (VHI) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Valhi Inc (VHI) has net assets worth $1.40 Billion USD as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($2.72 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.31 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check Valhi Inc liquid asset ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $1.40 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 51.59% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 4.35% |
| 5-Year Change | 36.96% |
| 10-Year Change | 161.74% |
| Growth Volatility | 32.1 |
Valhi Inc - Net Assets Trend (1987–2024)
This chart illustrates how Valhi Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore VHI total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Valhi Inc (1987–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Valhi Inc from 1987 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see VHI market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $1.38 Billion | +9.32% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.26 Billion | -3.47% |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.31 Billion | +12.81% |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.16 Billion | +15.05% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.01 Billion | +2.73% |
| 2019-12-31 | $980.10 Million | -0.90% |
| 2018-12-31 | $989.00 Million | +28.99% |
| 2017-12-31 | $766.70 Million | +72.52% |
| 2016-12-31 | $444.40 Million | -15.66% |
| 2015-12-31 | $526.90 Million | -35.26% |
| 2014-12-31 | $813.90 Million | -18.02% |
| 2013-12-31 | $992.80 Million | -9.06% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.09 Billion | +9.94% |
| 2011-12-31 | $993.00 Million | +99.24% |
| 2010-12-31 | $498.40 Million | 0.00% |
| 2009-12-31 | $498.40 Million | -8.06% |
| 2008-12-31 | $542.10 Million | -23.53% |
| 2007-12-31 | $708.90 Million | -28.43% |
| 2006-12-31 | $990.48 Million | +7.59% |
| 2005-12-31 | $920.64 Million | -19.79% |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.15 Billion | +51.11% |
| 2003-12-31 | $759.52 Million | +3.25% |
| 2002-12-31 | $735.60 Million | -5.14% |
| 2001-12-31 | $775.48 Million | -1.15% |
| 2000-12-31 | $784.51 Million | -0.72% |
| 1999-12-31 | $790.20 Million | +14.49% |
| 1998-12-31 | $690.20 Million | +79.18% |
| 1997-12-31 | $385.20 Million | +26.67% |
| 1996-12-31 | $304.10 Million | +9.63% |
| 1995-12-31 | $277.40 Million | +38.15% |
| 1994-12-31 | $200.80 Million | -3.23% |
| 1993-12-31 | $207.50 Million | -19.92% |
| 1992-12-31 | $259.10 Million | -32.79% |
| 1991-12-31 | $385.50 Million | +24.96% |
| 1990-12-31 | $308.50 Million | -42.29% |
| 1989-12-31 | $534.60 Million | +72.12% |
| 1988-12-31 | $310.60 Million | +8.68% |
| 1987-12-31 | $285.80 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Valhi Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 57470000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $574.70 Million | 55.47% |
| Common Stock | $300.00K | 0.03% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-159.20 Million | -15.37% |
| Other Components | $620.30 Million | 59.87% |
| Total Equity | $1.04 Billion | 100.00% |
Valhi Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Valhi Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Linzhou Heavy Machinery Group Co Ltd
SHE:002535
|
$414.11 Million |
|
Huayang Intelligent Co Ltd
SHE:301502
|
$414.15 Million |
|
National Fertilizers Limited
NSE:NFL
|
$414.19 Million |
|
Guangdong Liantai Environmental Protection Co Ltd
SHG:603797
|
$414.28 Million |
|
Nbond Nonwovens
SHG:603238
|
$414.04 Million |
|
Uzin Utz AG
XETRA:UZU
|
$413.99 Million |
|
Nexus Real Estate Investment Trust
TO:NXR-UN
|
$413.97 Million |
|
Guangdong Jushen Logistics Co Ltd
SHE:001202
|
$413.93 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Valhi Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 935,800,000 to 1,036,100,000, a change of 100,300,000 (10.7%).
- Net income of 108,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 9,100,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 13,700,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 15,100,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $108.00 Million | +10.42% |
| Dividends Paid | $9.10 Million | -0.88% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-13.70 Million | -1.32% |
| Other Changes | $15.10 Million | +1.46% |
| Total Change | $- | 10.72% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Valhi Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.40x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 1.46x to 0.40x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-12-31 | $10.05 | $14.63 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $10.79 | $14.63 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $10.11 | $14.63 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $10.39 | $14.63 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $13.88 | $14.63 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $9.07 | $14.63 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $7.24 | $14.63 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $6.90 | $14.63 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $9.61 | $14.63 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $10.68 | $14.63 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $13.38 | $14.63 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $19.93 | $14.63 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $20.29 | $14.63 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $21.61 | $14.63 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $21.61 | $14.63 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $21.24 | $14.63 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $22.01 | $14.63 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $32.87 | $14.63 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $26.86 | $14.63 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $29.76 | $14.63 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $21.57 | $14.63 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $16.39 | $14.63 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $15.00 | $14.63 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $15.00 | $14.63 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $23.05 | $14.63 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $25.74 | $14.63 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $21.10 | $14.63 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $16.76 | $14.63 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $9.43 | $14.63 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $7.05 | $14.63 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $14.89 | $14.63 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $22.29 | $14.63 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $22.45 | $14.63 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $23.95 | $14.63 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $29.11 | $14.63 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $33.64 | $14.63 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $32.84 | $14.63 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $36.35 | $14.63 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Valhi Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 10.42%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 5.13%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.75x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.70x
- Recent ROE (10.42%) is above the historical average (8.62%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 6.37% | 1.32% | 0.57x | 8.43x | $-10.38 Million |
| 1988 | 25.95% | 3.58% | 0.98x | 7.38x | $49.54 Million |
| 1989 | 35.59% | 4.51% | 0.73x | 10.78x | $73.56 Million |
| 1990 | 25.02% | 4.41% | 0.51x | 11.02x | $44.24 Million |
| 1991 | 5.19% | 2.61% | 0.65x | 3.05x | $-18.55 Million |
| 1992 | -37.94% | -12.11% | 0.75x | 4.16x | $-124.21 Million |
| 1993 | -38.12% | -10.13% | 0.86x | 4.36x | $-99.85 Million |
| 1994 | 5.85% | 1.39% | 0.34x | 12.50x | $-8.24 Million |
| 1995 | 24.97% | 3.49% | 0.76x | 9.38x | $41.07 Million |
| 1996 | 13.82% | 3.53% | 0.56x | 7.06x | $11.61 Million |
| 1997 | 14.65% | 5.16% | 0.50x | 5.66x | $17.91 Million |
| 1998 | 37.96% | 20.73% | 0.47x | 3.88x | $161.75 Million |
| 1999 | 8.38% | 4.31% | 0.51x | 3.79x | $-9.54 Million |
| 2000 | 12.20% | 6.43% | 0.53x | 3.59x | $13.79 Million |
| 2001 | 14.98% | 8.80% | 0.49x | 3.46x | $30.97 Million |
| 2002 | 0.20% | 0.11% | 0.55x | 3.37x | $-60.24 Million |
| 2003 | 5.99% | 3.13% | 0.57x | 3.35x | $-26.49 Million |
| 2004 | 31.57% | 22.90% | 0.52x | 2.63x | $213.44 Million |
| 2005 | 10.24% | 5.33% | 0.59x | 3.24x | $1.89 Million |
| 2006 | 16.35% | 8.45% | 0.60x | 3.24x | $55.00 Million |
| 2007 | -7.39% | -2.92% | 0.60x | 4.21x | $-107.54 Million |
| 2008 | -0.17% | -0.05% | 0.66x | 5.10x | $-47.68 Million |
| 2009 | -7.98% | -2.55% | 0.56x | 5.62x | $-77.07 Million |
| 2010 | -7.98% | -2.55% | 0.56x | 5.62x | $-77.07 Million |
| 2011 | 33.09% | 10.30% | 0.74x | 4.32x | $151.78 Million |
| 2012 | 21.78% | 7.66% | 0.66x | 4.32x | $86.44 Million |
| 2013 | -16.30% | -5.26% | 0.63x | 4.93x | $-158.13 Million |
| 2014 | 11.26% | 2.89% | 0.63x | 6.21x | $6.04 Million |
| 2015 | -49.72% | -8.72% | 0.60x | 9.44x | $-160.47 Million |
| 2016 | -7.91% | -1.01% | 0.64x | 12.16x | $-35.99 Million |
| 2017 | 48.89% | 11.04% | 0.65x | 6.85x | $165.06 Million |
| 2018 | 41.27% | 14.41% | 0.67x | 4.26x | $198.66 Million |
| 2019 | 7.69% | 2.59% | 0.68x | 4.37x | $-14.80 Million |
| 2020 | 8.09% | 2.98% | 0.64x | 4.23x | $-13.05 Million |
| 2021 | 15.33% | 5.54% | 0.76x | 3.62x | $44.25 Million |
| 2022 | 9.10% | 3.92% | 0.78x | 2.96x | $-8.66 Million |
| 2023 | -1.06% | -0.52% | 0.70x | 2.92x | $-103.48 Million |
| 2024 | 10.42% | 5.13% | 0.75x | 2.70x | $4.39 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Valhi Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $3,299,869,801
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 8.63%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valhi Inc (VHI) | $1.40 Billion | 6.37% | 0.94x | $414.06 Million |
| Synalloy Corporation (ACNT) | $38.95 Million | -0.82% | 0.79x | $125.57 Million |
| AdvanSix Inc (ASIX) | $420.34 Million | 15.76% | 1.46x | $435.20 Million |
| ASP Isotopes Inc. Common Stock (ASPI) | $6.00 Million | -43.48% | 0.19x | $526.71 Million |
| Braskem SA Class A (BAK) | $4.39 Billion | 15.74% | 2.39x | $665.97 Million |
| Celanese Corporation (CE) | $3.02 Billion | 29.79% | 1.77x | $6.44 Billion |
| Dow Inc (DOW) | $21.25 Billion | 21.57% | 1.85x | $22.66 Billion |
| Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc (GPRE) | $771.97 Million | -15.71% | 1.04x | $933.75 Million |
| Gulf Resources, Inc. (NV) Common Stock (GURE) | $264.22 Million | 5.68% | 0.05x | $5.30 Million |
| Huntsman Corporation (HUN) | $2.82 Billion | 19.90% | 1.95x | $2.04 Billion |
| Lsb Industries Inc (LXU) | $13.46 Million | 37.92% | 13.04x | $708.65 Million |
About Valhi Inc
Valhi, Inc. engages in the chemicals, component products, and real estate management and development businesses in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The Chemicals segment produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2), which are white inorganic pigments used in various applications by paint, plastics, decorative laminate, and paper manufacturers. It provides TiO… Read more