Valhi (VHI) Tariff Resilience Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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VHI Valhi Inc VHI
65 GF Score
Price $13.89
GF Value $17.44
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Valhi Tariff Resilience Score?

Valhi VHI -0.07% 65 Tariff Resilience Score is 4 as of Jul. 18, 2026. 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. Among 1,617 Chemicals companies, Valhi ranks better than 91.71% on this metric.

Valhi has the Tariff Resilience Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

Valhi has Valhi's operations in chemicals and components are sensitive to tariffs due to global supply chains and raw material imports, though some mitigation is possible through alternative suppliers.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Valhi might have Average Resilient.


Valhi  (NYSE:VHI) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

Valhi Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms


VHI vs RYAM, ASIX, ACNT: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

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

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

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


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 4 mean?
Valhi (VHI) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 4 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Valhi ranks #134 out of 1617 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Valhi's Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Valhi's current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Valhi ranks #134 out of 1617 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Tariff Resilience Score compare to RYAM and ASIX?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Valhi ranks #134 out of 1617 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places Valhi in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for a Chemicals company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Tariff Resilience 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. Valhi's current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. 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 $13.89 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. 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 Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valhi (VHI), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 4 as of Jul. 18, 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 $13.89 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.44. GuruFocus considers Valhi to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for VHI:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $17.44 vs. price of $13.89 (20.4% 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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