Valhi, Inc.

Valhi, Inc. is a diversified company operating through three main segments: Chemicals, Component Products, and Real Estate Management and Development. The Chemicals segment produces and markets titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2) under the KRONOS name, used by paint, plastics, paper, and ceramics manufacturers. The Component Products segment manufactures mechanical and electrical cabinet locks, locking mechanisms for mailboxes, ignition systems, file cabinets, and medical cabinetry, as well as stainless steel exhaust components and throttle controls for performance and ski/wakeboard boats. The Real Estate Management and Development segment provides utility services to industrial customers, owns real properties, and develops land for commercial, industrial, and residential purposes. The company also holds marketable securities and investments.

Valhi, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol VHI. The company trades in United States Dollars (USD), as it is based in the United States and its primary listing is on a U.S. exchange. This makes it accessible to investors trading in U.S. markets.

Valhi, Inc. operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically within the Chemicals industry. This classification reflects its primary focus on producing titanium dioxide pigments and other chemical products. The Basic Materials sector includes companies involved in the discovery, development, and processing of raw materials, while the Chemicals industry encompasses firms that produce industrial chemicals, specialty chemicals, and related products.

Valhi, Inc. is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, United States. The company was incorporated in 1932 and operates globally, serving customers in various industries such as paint, plastics, paper, fibers, ceramics, decorative laminate, and paper manufacturing through its Chemicals segment. Its Component Products segment serves markets including automotive, marine, and security applications, while its Real Estate segment focuses on utility services and land development primarily in the United States.

Valhi generates revenue through three business segments. The Chemicals segment sells titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2) under the KRONOS brand to manufacturers of paints, plastics, paper, and ceramics. The Component Products segment earns from manufacturing and selling locks, locking mechanisms, and marine components like exhaust systems and throttle controls. The Real Estate Management and Development segment provides utility services to industrial customers, develops land for commercial and residential use, and manages a portfolio of real properties and marketable securities. This diversified model allows Valhi to generate income from multiple industrial and real estate sources.