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Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $785M · Avg Vol: $18M/d

48
StockRank
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Q
39
V
40
M
62
P/E (TTM)
35.3x
ROE
4.4%
D/E
1.3x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. is a prominent homebuilder engaged in the design, construction, and sale of homes in planned communities throughout the United States. Operating in a cyclical industry, the company maintains regional market strength and a diverse portfolio of housing products, including single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums. Its competitive position is built on brand recognition and strategic land acquisitions in key markets.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue2.9B2.8B3.0B3.0B0.6%2.9B2.8B2.9B-1.6%
EPS30.3128.7634.407.95-36.0%3.61
Shares6.1M6.1M6.1M5.9M-2.3%5.1M
Debt1.3B1.1B986.9M930.2M-10.4%1.1B
Equity383.0M581.7M800.3M830.9M29.5%
Op CF89.5M435.3M23.6M188.3M28.1%295.6M
Inv CF-2.2M-78.2M-46.5M-66.0M
Fin CF-16.5M-261.7M-187.9M-70.4M
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PRICE (1Y)+10.6%
120127134141148Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$133.49
RSI (14)
57.9
52W High
$162.06
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
39
ROIC
5.7%38.1
ROE
4.4%33.6
GP/Assets
16.8%37.5
Op. Margin
3.4%32.8
FCF/Assets
1.6%31.2
Piotroski
653.6
Int. Cover
3.4x31.2
D/E Ratio
1.30x19.0
Current Ratio
4.33x92.5
Value
40
P/E (TTM)
35.3x20.2
EV/EBITDA
16.5x24.1
P/FCF
19.0x45.5
P/B
1.1x65.3
P/S
0.3x87.4
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
62
52W High %
82%63.0
RS 6M
7%83.2
SMA 50/200
1.04x72.1
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%81.3
EPS Rev 12W
0.0%70.2
EPS Improve
+17%30.4
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$785M
P/E (Forward)
30.2x
Gross Margin
15.2%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of HOV are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
HOVHovnanian Enterprises, Inc.(you)$785M48HOLD
BZHBeazer Homes USA, Inc.$907M43HOLD
LGIHLGI Homes, Inc.$1.4B36HOLD
LEGHLegacy Housing Corporation$630M68BUY
DFHDream Finders Homes, Inc.$1.5B33SELL
KBHKB Home$3.5B62HOLD
IBPInstalled Building Products, Inc.$6.1B44HOLD
MTHMeritage Homes Corporation$4.9B57HOLD
SKYChampion Homes, Inc.$4.5B67BUY
GRBKGreen Brick Partners, Inc.$3.1B77BUY

Peer medians: ROE 10.0% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.5%

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) — Stock Score Summary

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) has a MoatMap StockRank of 48/100 based on Quality (39/100), Value (40/100), and Momentum (62/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. is a prominent homebuilder engaged in the design, construction, and sale of homes in planned communities throughout the United States. Operating in a cyclical industry, the company maintains regional market strength and a diverse portfolio of housing products, including single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums. Its competitive position is built on brand recognition and strategic land acquisitions in key markets.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$133.49
Market Cap$785M
P/E (TTM)35.27
P/E (Forward)30.24
Price/Book1.08
Return on Equity4.4%
Return on Invested Capital5.7%
Debt/Equity1.30x
Gross Margin15.2%
Operating Margin3.4%
Revenue Growth-2.7%
Free Cash Flow$41M

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. operates in the Residential Construction industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.’s (HOV) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) is 48/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (39), Value (40), and Momentum (62) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. have an economic moat?
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) has a Quality factor score of 39/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 48/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. in?
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Residential Construction industry (United States).