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Valhi vs Minerals Technologies: VHI and MTX compared
Valhi is the larger company: $589M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $555M for Minerals Technologies (Q3 2026). Valhi is growing faster (+17% against +4% a year earlier). Minerals Technologies is more profitable, with an operating margin of 11.7% against 11.4%.
Where the money goes: VHI and MTX
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.
Minerals Technologies (MTX) · Q3 2026
Minerals Technologies, Q3 2026: revenue $555M (+4% year over year), operating margin 11.7%, net earnings $42.7M, operating cash flow $75.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Valhi (VHI) | Minerals Technologies (MTX) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $589M | $555M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +17% | +4% |
| Gross margin | 24.1% | 23.3% |
| Operating margin | 11.4% | 11.7% |
| Net earnings | $30.2M | $42.7M |
| Net margin | 5.1% | 7.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $58.7M | $75.9M |
| Free cash flow | $43.6M | $51.9M |
| Market value | $460M | $1.9B |
| P/E | 22.1× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | — | $90.50 |
Where the revenue comes from
Valhi
- Chemicals: $541M (92%)
- Component products: $44.0M (7%)
- Real estate management and development: $3.9M (1%)
Minerals Technologies
- High Temperature Technologies: $192M (35%)
- Specialty Additives: $148M (27%)
- Household and Personal Care: $130M (24%)
- Environmental and Infrastructure: $84.5M (15%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Valhi or Minerals Technologies?
Valhi is the larger company: $589M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $555M for Minerals Technologies (Q3 2026).
Is Valhi or Minerals Technologies growing faster?
Valhi is growing faster (+17% against +4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Valhi or Minerals Technologies?
Minerals Technologies is more profitable, with an operating margin of 11.7% against 11.4%.
More: Valhi earnings · how Valhi makes money · Minerals Technologies earnings · how Minerals Technologies makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.