Valhi (VHI) Cash And Cash Equivalents : $348 Mil (As of Dec. 2024)

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What is Valhi Cash And Cash Equivalents?

Valhi's quarterly cash and cash equivalents declined from Jun. 2024 ($373.10 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($314.60 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2024 ($314.60 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($348.30 Mil).

Valhi's annual cash and cash equivalents declined from Dec. 2022 ($478.50 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($407.00 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2023 ($407.00 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($348.30 Mil).

Valhi Cash And Cash Equivalents Historical Data

The historical data trend for Valhi's Cash And Cash Equivalents can be seen below:

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Valhi Cash And Cash Equivalents Chart

Valhi Annual Data

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Cash And Cash Equivalents

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518.60

698.40

478.50

407.00

348.30

Valhi Quarterly Data
	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24	Jun24	Sep24	Dec24
Cash And Cash Equivalents	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															407.00	341.00	373.10	314.60	348.30

Valhi Cash And Cash Equivalents Calculation

Cash and cash equivalents are the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Cash equivalents are assets that are readily convertible into cash, such as money market holdings, short-term government bonds or Treasury bills, marketable securities and commercial paper.

Valhi (NYSE:VHI) Cash And Cash Equivalents Explanation

A high number means either:

1) The company has competitive advantage generating lots of cash

2) Just sold a business or bonds (not necessarily good)

A low stockpile of cash usually means poor to mediocre economics.

There are 3 ways to create large cash reserve.

1) Sell new bonds or equity to public

2) Sell business or asset

3) It has an ongoing business generating more cash than it burns (usually means durable competitive advantage)

When a company is suffering a short term problem, Buffett looks at cash or marketable securities to see whether it has the financial strength to ride it out.

Important: Lots of cash and marketable securities + little debt = good chance that the business will sail on through tough times.

Test to see what is creating cash by looking at past 7 yrs of balance sheets. This will reveal how the cash was created.

Be Aware

Depreciation estimates make the calculation of net income susceptible to management's accounting choices. These choices can be either overly aggressive or overly conservative.

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Valhi Business Description

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

Website

https://www.valhi.net

Valhi Inc is a holding company that provides chemicals, security products, waste management systems, and real estate development and management services through its subsidiaries. It operates its business in three segments, which are Chemicals, Component Products, and Real Estate Management and Development. The company derives maximum revenue from the Chemicals segment, which produces and markets value-added titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2). TiO2 is used to impart whiteness, brightness, opacity, and durability to various products, including paints, plastics, paper, fibers, and ceramics. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States and also has a presence in Germany, Canada, Norway, and Belgium.

Executives

Bryan A. Hanley	officer: Vice President and Treasurer	5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700, DALLAS TX 75240-2620
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
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