ValhiVHI -1.30%68 FCF Yield % is 7.30 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 8.26. GuruFocus rates VHI with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,604 Chemicals companies, Valhi ranks better than 79.86% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
As of today, Valhi's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is $30 Mil, and Market Cap is $410 Mil. Therefore, Valhi's FCF Yield % for today is 7.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Valhi's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
VHI'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43.42 Med: 8.26 Max: 56.17
Current: 7.3
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Valhi was 56.17%. The lowest was -43.42%. And the median was 8.26%.
VHI's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 79.86% of 1604
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.91
vs VHI: 7.30
Valhi's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -10.12%.
Valhi FCF Yield % Explanation
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Valhi FCF Yield % Related Terms
Valhi FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valhi's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Valhi's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Valhi FCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Valhi's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valhi's FCF Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Valhi (VHI) has a FCF Yield % of 7.30 as of Jul. 01, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Valhi and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 8.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Valhi ranks #323 out of 1604 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Valhi's FCF Yield % too high?
Valhi's current FCF Yield % of 7.30 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 8.26. The Chemicals industry median FCF Yield % is 0.91. Valhi's value of 7.30 is 702.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valhi ranks #323 out of 1604 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Valhi has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valhi's FCF Yield % compare to RYAM and ASIX?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Valhi ranks #323 out of 1604 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Valhi in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.91. Valhi's value of 7.30 is 702.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.26 vs. the industry median of 0.91, Valhi has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.91, based on 1,604 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Valhi's current FCF Yield % of 7.30 is 702.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Valhi and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valhi's current FCF Yield % is 7.30, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 8.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valhi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valhi (VHI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.13, compared to a current price of $14.48 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 7.30, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 8.26 and 702.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.91. Valhi's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valhi (VHI), the current FCF Yield % is 7.30 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Valhi (VHI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valhi stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.48 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.13.
GuruFocus considers Valhi to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VHI:
FCF Yield %: 7.30 (12% below median its 10-year median of 8.26)
GF Value™: $17.13 vs. price of $14.48 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 702.2% above the Chemicals median (#323 of 1604)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VHI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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.
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