What is Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.'s (HOV) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) is 58/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (40), Value (46), and Momentum (67) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. have an economic moat?

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) has a Quality factor score of 40/100. 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 financial 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 58/100. 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).

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Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $760M · Avg Vol: $16M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

118.1x

ROE

2.1%

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)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	2.9B	2.8B	3.0B	3.0B	0.6%	2.8B	2.8B	3.0B	-0.3%
EPS	30.31	28.76	34.40	7.95	-36.0%	1.04	4.27	—	-46.3%
Shares	6.1M	6.1M	6.1M	5.9M	-2.3%	5.1M	—	—	—
Debt	1.3B	1.1B	986.9M	930.2M	-10.4%	1.1B	—	—	—
Equity	383.0M	581.7M	800.3M	830.9M	29.5%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	89.5M	435.3M	23.6M	188.3M	28.1%	218.8M	—	—	—
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)-12.4%

SMA 50SMA 200

$113.29

RSI (14)

45.4

52W High

$162.06

From 52W High

0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

4.2%27.6

ROE

2.1%23.1

GP/Assets

15.7%30.6

Op. Margin

0.8%18.9

FCF/Assets

10.3%82.6

Piotroski

654.2

Int. Cover

2.2x25.1

D/E Ratio

1.31x17.1

Current Ratio

4.17x91.4

Value

P/E (TTM)

118.1x4.5

EV/EBITDA

22.6x16.5

P/FCF

2.8x94.8

P/B

1.0x68.9

P/S

0.3x88.1

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

70%41.2

RS 6M

-7%62.0

SMA 50/200

1.09x79.7

EPS Rev 4W

+204.8%99.9

EPS Rev 12W

+204.8%99.9

EPS Improve

+1134%98.7

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$760M

P/E (Forward)

9.6x

Gross Margin

14.6%

SECTOR PEERS

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

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
HOV	Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.(you)	$760M	58	Hold
BZH	Beazer Homes USA, Inc.	$886M	43	Hold
LGIH	LGI Homes, Inc.	$1.3B	39	Hold
LEGH	Legacy Housing Corporation	$674M	87	Strong Buy
MHO	M/I Homes, Inc.	$3.8B	64	Hold
GRBK	Green Brick Partners, Inc.	$3.2B	68	Buy
CVCO	Cavco Industries, Inc.	$4.4B	54	Hold
KBH	KB Home	$3.4B	48	Hold
DFH	Dream Finders Homes, Inc.	$1.3B	23	Sell
MTH	Meritage Homes Corporation	$4.6B	47	Hold

Peer medians: ROE 8.4% · P/E 19.7x · Gross margin 36.7%

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

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) has a MoatMap StockRank of 58/100 based on Quality (40/100), Value (46/100), and Momentum (67/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$113.29
Market Cap	$760M
P/E (TTM)	118.07
P/E (Forward)	9.57
Price/Book	1.04
Return on Equity	2.1%
Return on Invested Capital	4.2%
Debt/Equity	1.31x
Gross Margin	14.6%
Operating Margin	0.8%
Revenue Growth	-11.8%
Free Cash Flow	$271M

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 58/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (40), Value (46), and Momentum (67) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. have an economic moat?: Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) has a Quality factor score of 40/100. 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 58/100. 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).