Is VALHI INC /DE/ (VHI) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2024
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 153.2% / 30% | 91.9% / 30% | 86.0% / 30% | 1.04% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 153.2% / 33% | 91.9% / 33% | 86.0% / 33% | 1.04% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 20.9% / 33% | 12.5% / 33% | 11.7% / 33% | 1.04% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 153.2% / 33% | 91.9% / 33% | 86.0% / 33% | 1.04% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 20.9% / 33% | 12.5% / 33% | 11.7% / 50% | 1.04% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 14.4% | |
| Operating Margin | -12.7% | |
| Net Margin | -2.8% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -4.0% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -0.1% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $44M |
| Free Cash Flow | $13M |
| Total Debt | $584M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 44.8 |
| Current Ratio | 2.8 |
| Total Assets | $2.8B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $14.24 |
| 50-Day MA | $14.30 |
| 200-Day MA | $14.83 |
| Avg Volume | 25K |
| Beta | 1.2 |
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52-Week Range
$11.44
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About VALHI INC /DE/ (VHI)
Valhi, Inc. engages in the chemicals, component products, and real estate management and development businesses in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The Chemicals segment produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2), which are white inorganic pigments used in various applications by paint, plastics, paper, fibers and ceramics, decorative laminate, and paper manufacturers. This segment also provides TiO2 under the KRONOS name through agents and distributors. The Component Products segment manufactures mechanical and electrical cabinet locks, and other locking mechanisms for use in mailboxes, ignition systems, file cabinets, desk drawers, tool storage cabinets, medical cabinetry security, integrated inventory and access control secured narcotics boxes, electronic circuit panels, storage compartments, gas station security, and vending and cash containment machine applications. This segment also provides stainless steel exhaust components, gauges, throttle controls, wake enhancement systems, trim tabs, and related hardware and accessories primarily for performance and ski/wakeboard boats. The Real Estate Management and Development segment offers utility services to industrial customers; owns real properties; and develops land holdings for commercial, industrial, and residential purposes. This segment also holds marketable securities and other investments. The company was incorporated in 1932 and is based in Dallas, Texas. Valhi, Inc. is a subsidiary of Dixie Rice Agricultural L.L.C.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is VALHI INC /DE/ (VHI) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), VALHI INC /DE/ is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is VALHI INC /DE/'s debt ratio?
VALHI INC /DE/'s debt ratio is 153.2% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 20.9%.
What are VALHI INC /DE/'s key financial metrics?
VALHI INC /DE/ has a market capitalization of $398M, and revenue of $2.1B. The company maintains a gross margin of 14.4% and a net margin of -2.8%. Return on equity stands at -4.0%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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