Valhi, Inc. Hits New 52-Week High of $18.55, Marking Major Milestone

Valhi, Inc., a microcap company in the specialty chemicals industry, has reached a significant milestone by hitting a new 52-week high of USD 18.55 on August 26, 2026. This achievement marks a notable increase from its 52-week low of USD 11.44, reflecting a substantial upward movement in the stock's performance over the past year. Despite this recent high, Valhi's one-year performance stands at -6.13%, contrasting with the S&P 500's performance of 18.71% during the same period. The company's market capitalization is approximately USD 414 million, positioning it within the microcap segment of the market. Valhi's financial metrics include a dividend yield of 2.19% and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36, indicating a relatively low level of debt compared to equity. However, the company is currently loss-making, as reflected by the absence of a price-to-earnings ratio. Additionally, Valhi's return on equity is reported at -7.72%, and its price-to-book ratio stands at 0.40, suggesting that the stock may be undervalued relative to its book value.