Valhi, Inc. engages in the chemicals, component products, and real estate management and development businesses worldwide. The company's 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 offers TiO2 under the Kronos name through agents and distributors. This segment also offers iron-based chemicals, titanium oxychlorides, and titanyl sulfates. The company's Component Products segment manufactures mechanical and electrical cabinet locks, and other locking mechanisms for use in ignition systems, mailboxes, file cabinets, desk drawers, tool storage cabinets, vending and gaming machines, medical cabinetry security, electronic circuit panels, storage compartments, and gas station security applications. This segment also provides stainless steel exhaust components, gauges, throttle controls, trim tabs, hardware, and accessories primarily for performance and ski/wakeboard boats. The company's Real Estate Management and Development segment provides utility services to industrial and municipal customers; owns real properties; and develops land holdings for commercial, industrial, and residential purposes. Valhi, Inc. also offers insurance brokerage and risk management services; and holds marketable securities and other investments. The company was founded in 1932 and is based in Dallas, Texas. Valhi, Inc. is a subsidiary of Contran Corporation.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Industrial inorganic chemicals
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorBasic Materials
Phone972-233-1700
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.88 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees2,245
OptionableNot Optionable
Valhi (NYSE:VHI) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valhi's stock symbol?
Valhi trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "VHI."
How often does Valhi pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Valhi?
Valhi declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, November 5th. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 4th will be given a dividend of $0.02 per share on Thursday, December 20th. This represents a $0.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.32%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 3rd. View Valhi's Dividend History.
How were Valhi's earnings last quarter?
Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 8th. The basic materials company reported $0.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.22 by $0.20. The basic materials company had revenue of $455.20 million for the quarter. Valhi had a return on equity of 169.17% and a net margin of 19.95%. View Valhi's Earnings History.
When is Valhi's next earnings date?
Has Valhi been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about VHI stock have trended extremely positive recently, according to InfoTrie. The research firm rates the sentiment of news coverage by monitoring more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Valhi earned a news sentiment score of 4.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news headlines about the basic materials company a news buzz of 2.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is very unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near term.
Who are some of Valhi's key competitors?
Who are Valhi's key executives?
Valhi's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Robert D. Graham, Vice Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 63)
- Mr. Gregory M. Swalwell, Exec. VP, CFO & Chief Accounting Officer (Age 62)
- Mr. Andrew B. Nace, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 54)
- Ms. Kelly D. Luttmer, Exec. VP & Chief Tax Officer (Age 55)
- Ms. Courtney J. Riley, Exec. VP of Environmental Affairs (Age 53)
Who are Valhi's major shareholders?
Which major investors are buying Valhi stock?
How do I buy shares of Valhi?
Shares of VHI can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Valhi's stock price today?
One share of VHI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $3.45.
How big of a company is Valhi?
Valhi has a market capitalization of $1.19 billion and generates $1.88 billion in revenue each year. Valhi employs 2,245 workers across the globe.
What is Valhi's official website?
How can I contact Valhi?
Valhi's mailing address is 5430 LBJ FREEWAY SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX, 75240. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at 972-233-1700 or via email at [email protected]
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