Valhi (VHI) GF Score: 65/100 (As of Jul. 13, 2026) — Near Median


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65 GF Score
Price $13.58
GF Value $17.44
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Valhi GF Score?

Valhi VHI +0.15% 65 GF Score is 65 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 70.00. GuruFocus rates VHI with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Valhi has the GF Score of 65, which implies that the company might have Poor future performance potential.

The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.

GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:

1. Financial Strength : 4/10
2. Profitability Rank : 6/10
3. Growth Rank : 2/10
4. GF Value Rank : 8/10
5. Momentum Rank : 5/10

Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.

Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Valhi might have Poor future performance potential.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Valhi  (NYSE:VHI) GF Score Explanation

Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.

Valhi GF Score Related Terms

VHI vs RYAM, ASIX, ACNT: GF Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Valhi's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Valhi's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Valhi's GF Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Score →
What does a GF Score of 65 mean?
Valhi (VHI) has a GF Score of 65 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Valhi and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 70.00. Over the past decade, Valhi's GF Score has ranged from 53.00 to 84.00.
Is Valhi's GF Score too high?
Valhi's current GF Score of 65 is near median its 10-year median of 70.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.00 to a high of 84.00. Overall, Valhi has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valhi's GF Score compare to RYAM and ASIX?
Valhi's GF Score of 65 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Valhi's own GF Score has ranged from 53.00 to 84.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Chemicals company?
A good GF Score depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, GF Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Valhi and its competitors. Valhi's current GF Score is 65, which is near median its own 10-year median of 70.00. 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 $17.44, compared to a current price of $13.58 — trading 22.1% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 65, which is near median its 10-year median of 70.00. Valhi's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valhi (VHI), the current GF Score is 65 as of Jul. 13, 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 $13.58 is trading 22.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.44. GuruFocus considers Valhi to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for VHI:

  • GF Score: 65 (near median its 10-year median of 70.00)
  • GF Value™: $17.44 vs. price of $13.58 (22.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

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