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Valhi vs Kronos Worldwide: VHI and KRO compared
Valhi is the larger company: $589M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $541M for Kronos Worldwide (Q3 2026). Kronos Worldwide is growing faster (+18% against +17% a year earlier). Valhi is more profitable, with an operating margin of 11.4% against 10.7%.
Where the money goes: VHI and KRO
Valhi (VHI) · Q3 2026
Valhi, Q3 2026: revenue $589M (+17% year over year), operating margin 11.4%, net earnings $30.2M, operating cash flow $58.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Kronos Worldwide (KRO) · Q3 2026
Kronos Worldwide, Q3 2026: revenue $541M (+18% year over year), operating margin 10.7%, net earnings $34.8M, operating cash flow $52.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Valhi (VHI) | Kronos Worldwide (KRO) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $589M | $541M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +17% | +18% |
| Gross margin | 24.1% | 23.5% |
| Operating margin | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| Net earnings | $30.2M | $34.8M |
| Net margin | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $58.7M | $52.9M |
| Free cash flow | $43.6M | — |
| Market value | $460M | $859M |
| P/E | 22.1× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | — | $8.50 |
Where the revenue comes from
Valhi
- Chemicals: $541M (92%)
- Component products: $44.0M (7%)
- Real estate management and development: $3.9M (1%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Valhi or Kronos Worldwide?
Valhi is the larger company: $589M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $541M for Kronos Worldwide (Q3 2026).
Is Valhi or Kronos Worldwide growing faster?
Kronos Worldwide is growing faster (+18% against +17% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Valhi or Kronos Worldwide?
Valhi is more profitable, with an operating margin of 11.4% against 10.7%.
More: Valhi earnings · how Valhi makes money · Kronos Worldwide earnings · how Kronos Worldwide makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.