Valhi (VHI) Retained Earnings

: $461 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Valhi's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $461 Mil.

Valhi's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 ($468 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($460 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2023 ($460 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($461 Mil).

Valhi's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($401 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($482 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2022 ($482 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($461 Mil).

Valhi Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Valhi's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Valhi Annual Data

Trend

Dec14

Dec15

Dec16

Dec17

Dec18

Dec19

Dec20

Dec21

Dec22

Dec23

Retained Earnings

239.40

282.90

401.10

482.30

461.10

Valhi Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings																482.30	475.10	467.80	459.50	461.10

Valhi Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

Valhi (NYSE:VHI) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

Valhi (VHI) Business Description

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Address

5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX, USA, 75240-2620

Website

http://www.valhi.net

Valhi Inc is a holding company that provides chemicals, security products, waste management systems, and real estate development and management through its subsidiaries. It operates its business in three segments, which are Chemicals, Component Products, and Real Estate Management and Development. Through its segments the company produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments which generate the majority of the company revenues; manufactures security products; processes, treats, stores, and disposes of radioactive and toxic waste; and provides real estate management services. Valhi derives maximum revenue from the Chemicals segment. The company has a presence in Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World.

Executives

Gina A. Norris	director	1329 MILLWOOD ROAD, MCKINNEY TX 75069
Amy A. Samford	officer: Vice President and Controller	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Kevin B Kramer	director	C/O STONERIGDGE INC., 9400 E. MARKET ST, WARREN OH 44484
Bart W Reichert	officer: Vice President, Internal Audit	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240
Patty S. Brinda	officer: Vice President and Controller	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240
Robert D Graham	director, officer: Executive VP and CLO	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Bryan A. Hanley	officer: Vice President and Treasurer	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Darci B Scott	officer: VP, Tax - Financial Reporting	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240
Kristin B Mccoy	officer: Vice President, Tax	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240
Michael Shawn Simmons	officer: VP & Chief Accounting Officer	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Jane Rast Grimm	officer: VP and Assistant Secretary	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240
Valhi Inc /de/	10 percent owner	THREE LINCOLN CENTER, 5430 LBJ FREEWAY SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
Dixie Rice Agricultural L.l.c.	10 percent owner	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240
Terri Herrington	director	C/O CONTRAN CORPORATION, 5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
W Hayden Mcilroy	director	25 HIGHLAND PARK VILLAGE, STE. 100-341, DALLAS TX 75205