Income Taxes - Components of Comprehensive Provision for Income Taxes Allocation (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
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| Comprehensive provision for income taxes (benefit) allocable to: | |||
| Income (loss) from continuing operations | $ (28,611) | $ 5,003 | $ (41,911) |
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | |||
| Currency translation | (9,800) | (11,000) | 700 |
| Interest rate swap | (200) | ||
| Total | (62,700) | (74,100) | (9,500) |
| Valhi Inc | |||
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | |||
| Marketable securities | (25,300) | (57,600) | 26,200 |
| Defined Benefit Pension Plans | |||
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | |||
| Defined benefit plans | 1,400 | (10,000) | 5,300 |
| OPEB | |||
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | |||
| Defined benefit plans | $ (200) | $ (500) | $ 200 |