Valhi (VHI) Competitors

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VHI vs. PCT, BAK, ECVT, TROX, and UAN

Should you buy Valhi stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Valhi with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Valhi include PureCycle Technologies (PCT), Braskem (BAK), Ecovyst (ECVT), Tronox (TROX), and CVR Partners (UAN). These companies are all part of the "chemicals" industry.

How does Valhi compare to PureCycle Technologies?

PureCycle Technologies (NASDAQ:PCT) and Valhi (NYSE:VHI) are both small-cap chemicals companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

In the previous week, PureCycle Technologies had 2 more articles in the media than Valhi. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for PureCycle Technologies and 0 mentions for Valhi. PureCycle Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Valhi's score of 0.00 indicating that PureCycle Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
PureCycle Technologies Positive
Valhi Neutral

Valhi has higher revenue and earnings than PureCycle Technologies. PureCycle Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Valhi, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PureCycle Technologies$8.35M179.56-$182.57M-$1.47N/A
Valhi$2.08B0.18-$57.60M-$2.54N/A

63.0% of PureCycle Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.8% of Valhi shares are owned by institutional investors. 18.8% of PureCycle Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Valhi shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

PureCycle Technologies currently has a consensus target price of $12.25, suggesting a potential upside of 47.77%. Given PureCycle Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe PureCycle Technologies is more favorable than Valhi.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PureCycle Technologies
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Valhi
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Valhi has a net margin of -3.45% compared to PureCycle Technologies' net margin of -2,062.36%. Valhi's return on equity of -4.29% beat PureCycle Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PureCycle Technologies-2,062.36% -393.01% -22.56%
Valhi -3.45%-4.29%-2.23%

PureCycle Technologies has a beta of 2.48, meaning that its share price is 148% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Valhi has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

PureCycle Technologies beats Valhi on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Valhi compare to Braskem?

Braskem (NYSE:BAK) and Valhi (NYSE:VHI) are both small-cap chemicals companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, earnings, dividends and risk.

3.8% of Valhi shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Braskem shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Valhi shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Braskem had 2 more articles in the media than Valhi. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Braskem and 0 mentions for Valhi. Valhi's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Braskem's score of -0.17 indicating that Valhi is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Braskem Neutral
Valhi Neutral

Braskem currently has a consensus price target of $3.40, suggesting a potential upside of 13.71%. Given Braskem's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Braskem is more favorable than Valhi.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Braskem
4 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.63
Valhi
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Valhi has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Braskem. Valhi is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Braskem, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Braskem$12.66B0.09-$1.77B-$4.22N/A
Valhi$2.08B0.18-$57.60M-$2.54N/A

Valhi has a net margin of -3.45% compared to Braskem's net margin of -13.72%. Valhi's return on equity of -4.29% beat Braskem's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Braskem-13.72% -23.17% 2.72%
Valhi -3.45%-4.29%-2.23%

Braskem has a beta of 1.57, meaning that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Valhi has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Braskem and Valhi tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Valhi compare to Ecovyst?

Ecovyst (NYSE:ECVT) and Valhi (NYSE:VHI) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, profitability, dividends and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Ecovyst had 2 more articles in the media than Valhi. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Ecovyst and 0 mentions for Valhi. Ecovyst's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Valhi'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ecovyst Neutral
Valhi Neutral

Ecovyst has a beta of 1.08, indicating that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Valhi has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

Valhi has higher revenue and earnings than Ecovyst. Ecovyst is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Valhi, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ecovyst$795.36M1.76-$71.13M-$0.55N/A
Valhi$2.08B0.18-$57.60M-$2.54N/A

Valhi has a net margin of -3.45% compared to Ecovyst's net margin of -7.71%. Ecovyst's return on equity of 11.58% beat Valhi's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ecovyst-7.71% 11.58% 4.76%
Valhi -3.45%-4.29%-2.23%

Ecovyst currently has a consensus target price of $14.20, suggesting a potential upside of 11.11%. Given Ecovyst's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ecovyst is more favorable than Valhi.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ecovyst
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Valhi
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

86.7% of Ecovyst shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.8% of Valhi shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Ecovyst shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Valhi shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Ecovyst beats Valhi on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Valhi compare to Tronox?

Valhi (NYSE:VHI) and Tronox (NYSE:TROX) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

Tronox has a consensus price target of $6.63, indicating a potential downside of 0.67%. Given Tronox's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Tronox is more favorable than Valhi.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Valhi
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Tronox
3 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.91

Valhi has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Tronox. Valhi is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tronox, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Valhi$2.08B0.18-$57.60M-$2.54N/A
Tronox$2.90B0.37-$470M-$2.92N/A

Valhi has a net margin of -3.45% compared to Tronox's net margin of -15.82%. Valhi's return on equity of -4.29% beat Tronox's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Valhi-3.45% -4.29% -2.23%
Tronox -15.82%-19.93%-4.86%

Valhi has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tronox has a beta of 0.76, suggesting that its share price is 24% less volatile than the broader market.

3.8% of Valhi shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.4% of Tronox shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of Valhi shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Tronox shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Valhi's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Tronox'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Valhi Neutral
Tronox Neutral

Valhi pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Tronox pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Valhi pays out -12.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Tronox pays out -6.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

Tronox beats Valhi on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Valhi compare to CVR Partners?

Valhi (NYSE:VHI) and CVR Partners (NYSE:UAN) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, profitability and media sentiment.

CVR Partners has a net margin of 18.89% compared to Valhi's net margin of -3.45%. CVR Partners' return on equity of 40.08% beat Valhi's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Valhi-3.45% -4.29% -2.23%
CVR Partners 18.89%40.08%12.08%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Valhi
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
CVR Partners
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, CVR Partners had 1 more articles in the media than Valhi. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for CVR Partners and 0 mentions for Valhi. CVR Partners' average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Valhi's score of 0.00 indicating that CVR Partners is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Valhi Neutral
CVR Partners Positive

CVR Partners has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Valhi. Valhi is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CVR Partners, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Valhi$2.08B0.18-$57.60M-$2.54N/A
CVR Partners$606.04M1.92$98.66M$11.509.59

Valhi pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. CVR Partners pays an annual dividend of $16.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 14.5%. Valhi pays out -12.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CVR Partners pays out 139.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. CVR Partners has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. CVR Partners is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Valhi has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CVR Partners has a beta of 0.13, indicating that its stock price is 87% less volatile than the broader market.

3.8% of Valhi shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.8% of CVR Partners shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Valhi shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of CVR Partners shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

CVR Partners beats Valhi on 15 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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VHI vs. The Competition

MetricValhiCHEM IndustryMaterials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$373.02M$13.06B$4.73B$23.26B
Dividend Yield2.43%2.48%5.00%4.07%
P/E Ratio-5.1936.8322.9531.08
Price / Sales0.182.085,908.3621.83
Price / Cash17.2712.2427.0524.45
Price / Book0.271.908.844.64
Net Income-$57.60M$171.68M$157.26M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-6.59%-3.96%-3.07%0.15%
1 Month Performance5.49%-1.93%-4.13%0.18%
1 Year Performance-22.10%32.89%51.84%23.21%

Valhi Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VHI
Valhi
0.6892 of 5 stars
$13.18
flat
N/A-16.5%$373.02M$2.08BN/A2,263
PCT
PureCycle Technologies
2.7151 of 5 stars
$8.19
-6.9%
$12.25
+49.6%
-36.8%$1.59B$8.35MN/A120
BAK
Braskem
2.2376 of 5 stars
$3.33
-10.9%
$3.40
+2.3%
-13.5%$1.49B$12.66B3.698,233
ECVT
Ecovyst
2.8105 of 5 stars
$12.83
-1.1%
$14.20
+10.7%
+57.2%$1.42B$723.50M20.27880
TROX
Tronox
0.9549 of 5 stars
$7.53
-6.2%
$6.63
-12.0%
+27.8%$1.28B$2.90BN/A5,700

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This page (NYSE:VHI) was last updated on 6/24/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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