Valhi Inc. (VHI) exhibits 14.2% gross margins and 6.2% return on invested capital within Materials (Major Chemicals), balanced against a 24.0x enterprise multiple and 4.8% implied options volatility.
Sustained 14.2% gross profitability converts into 3.0% operating margin and 6.2% ROIC, outpacing sector cost of capital.
ROIC: 6.2% // GM: 14.2%YoY revenue trajectory of -1.3% paired with -20.72% free cash flow yield supports self-funded R&D and capital return.
REV YOY: -1.3% // FCF YLD: -20.72%Altman Z-Score of 3.80 and Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 indicate low near-term refinancing stress.
ALTMAN Z: 3.80 // F-SCORE: 2/9Trading at 24.0x trailing P/E (— Fwd P/E) leaves valuation vulnerable if real 10Y TIPS yields spike.
P/E: 24.0x // EV/EBITDA: —Options market prices a ±5.2% implied move with a 0.85 put/call ratio around $13.99 max pain.
IMPL MOVE: ±5.2% // P/C: 0.85Elevated industry capital intensity and customer concentration in Major Chemicals require continuous execution to defend -2.8% net margins.
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