Valhi, Inc.
Valhi, Inc. (NYSE: VHI) is trading at $15.46, about ₹1,485 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 29 Sep 2026, 12:55 PM ET, down 0.35% today. Indian residents can buy Valhi from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$15.46
Today's high
$15.63
52 week low
$11.44
52 week high
$19.19
VHI opened at $15.50, closed previously at $15.51, and has traded between $11.44 and $19.19 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Valhi, Inc. is a diversified enterprise operating in three core sectors: chemicals, component manufacturing, and property management and development. Its global reach encompasses the Asia Pacific region, Europe, and North America. The chemicals division specializes in the production and global distribution of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments. These white inorganic pigments are critical raw materials for industries manufacturing paints, plastics, decorative laminates, and paper products, marketed under the KRONOS brand through a network of agents and distributors. In its component products segment, Valhi manufactures various mechanical and electrical locking devices, including cabinet locks and other security mechanisms. These are vital for applications such as vehicle ignition systems, postal boxes, office furniture (e.g., file cabinets, desk drawers), tool storage, vending and cash containment machines, advanced inventory and access control systems (like secure narcotics boxes), medical cabinetry, electronic circuit panels, general storage, and gas station security. This segment also produces specialized stainless steel marine components, such as exhaust systems, gauges, throttle controls, wake enhancement devices, trim tabs, and associated hardware, primarily for high-performance and ski/wakeboard boats. Valhi's real estate management and development segment provides utility services to industrial and municipal customers. It also maintains a portfolio of owned real properties and undertakes land development for commercial, industrial, and residential purposes. Additionally, this segment manages marketable securities and other financial investments. Established in 1932 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Valhi, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Contran Corporation.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
14.84K
Market cap
$437.41M
P/E Ratio
-8.59
Price-to-sales ratio
0.20
Enterprise value
$831.21M
Free cash flow yield
14.33%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.58
Return on equity
-3.66%
ROIC
-0.33%
Beta
1.02
Dividend yield
2.07%
Last dividend
$0.32
Financial overview
Revenue
$2.08B
Earnings per share
-$2.02
Free cash flow
-$82.10M
Net profit margin
-1.75%
Gross margin
14.69%
EBITDA
$80.50M
Revenue growth
-1.32%
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How to buy Valhi from India
Indian residents can buy Valhi shares through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open a Paasa account
Complete digital KYC with your PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds under LRS
Transfer INR from your Indian bank account. Your bank reports the remittance under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and converts it to US dollars.
Search for Valhi and place an order
Find Valhi by name or by its ticker, VHI, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Valhi trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your Valhi position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Read the full guide: how to invest in Valhi from India
Trading and taxes when buying Valhi from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Valhi’s current yield is 2.07%.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy Valhi stock?
Yes. Valhi (VHI) has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 1980, in the Chemicals industry, and Indian residents can buy it through Paasa. You fund the account from your Indian bank under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the money is converted to US dollars. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
How much does one Valhi share cost in rupees?
One Valhi share is $15.46 — about ₹1,485 at a USD/INR rate of 96.07 on 28 Sep 2026. Both the Valhi price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for buying Valhi from India?
Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability. FX and the LRS declaration are handled by your bank when you fund your account.
Can I buy whole shares of Valhi?
Yes. One Valhi share is $15.46, and you can buy as many whole shares as you like. You can also buy by amount rather than by quantity: there is no minimum trade size, and Paasa supports fractional investing in Valhi.
How are gains on Valhi shares taxed in India?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents, so the tax is an India-side one. Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the USD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Valhi price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does Valhi pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Valhi pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.07%; the last declared dividend was $0.32 per share, about ₹30.74. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade Valhi from India?
The New York Stock Exchange trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on Valhi shares held from India?
US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.
Do I have to declare Valhi shares in my Indian tax return?
Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. Paasa gives you a Schedule FA-ready statement listing your Valhi holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell Valhi and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in USD in your Paasa account. From there you can hold the balance, reinvest, or repatriate. Funds can be withdrawn in any currency to any bank account in your own name. Whether the sale is short- or long-term is decided by the 24-month holding period.