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Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.
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HOV Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. · NYSE
Market Closed
115.92
▲ ⁦+2.32%⁩ (+2.63)
Market Cap$587.9M
Beta1.83
52w Low52w High
91.52162.06
Last Week
⁦-4.37%⁩
Last Month
⁦-11.98%⁩
Last 3 Months
⁦+2.78%⁩
Last Year
⁦-16.77%⁩
EL7 Factor Analysis
How we score this
Overall39
Weak — below market medianContrarianF 5/8Better than 39% of Market stocks, per EL7's modelUnsustainable dividend (payout > 100%)
FactorScoreDistributionValueAvgRank
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Valuation
73
41.0x▼17.8xTop tier
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Growth
13
-10.1%▼7.1%Bottom tier
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Quality
76
34.0%▲4.5%Top tier
▸
Safety
69
1.1x▲2.6xTop tier
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Capital Return
23
1.34%▼2.12%Bottom tier
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Momentum
42
-1.4%▼2.9%Around median
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Sentiment
19
1▼3Bottom tier

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. stock?▼

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. is a publicly traded stock representing ownership in the company, giving holders rights to dividends and voting.

How can I invest in Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.?▼

You can buy Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. shares through a licensed brokerage. Research the company's financials before investing.

What are the key metrics for evaluating Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.?▼

Key metrics include Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio, Return on Equity (ROE), revenue growth, and net profit margin.

Does Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. pay dividends?▼

Dividend policies vary by company. Check the dividends section on the stock page for the payout history.

What are the risks of investing in Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.?▼

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Fair Value
Low confidenceCurrent price$116
Analyst target
No data
vs
DCF (estimate)
$263
⁦+127%⁩
Sees it clearly undervalued
⁦12.5⁩% discount · ⁦2⁩% growth

Estimates — analyst targets and a simplified DCF, not investment advice.

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Analyst Consensus

This section combines price targets, revision history, analyst coverage changes, and an AI summary of what changed on the Street.

Price Target
—
Current Price $115.92
Average rating
★ 1.00
Strong Sell
Analyst coverage
1
Buy conviction
0%
Rating activity · 30d
0↑ · 0↓
Analyst ratings over time1 analysts rating
1
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
Rating trend — last 12 months1.00 → 1.00
Recent analyst moves
  • = Reiterate2026-08-21
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    Market Underperform
  • = Reiterate2026-04-09
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    Underperform
  • ⬆ Upgrade2024-05-23
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    UnderperformNeutral
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Key Financials

Ten ratios that matter, each compared against its sector median and average — so you can see whether a number is rich or cheap relative to peers in the same sector.

StockSector medianSector averagetypical sector range
MetricValuePosition within sectorVerdict
  • P/E (TTM)
    41.05x
    4.56x36.49x
    Expensive
  • Forward P/E
    48.35x
    3.79x30.29x
    Very expensive
  • EV / EBITDA
    2.36x
    2.75x22.03x
    Very cheap
  • FCF Yield
    27.6%
    -30.9%16.2%
    Exceptional
  • Revenue Growth YoY
    -10.1%
    -13.8%31.9%
    Weak
  • EPS Growth YoY
    -95.8%
    -156.9%135.6%
    Below average
  • Gross Margin
    32.0%
    12.0%66.5%
    Near median
  • ROIC
    34.0%
    -23.8%21.5%
    Exceptional
  • Net Debt / EBITDA
    1.12x
    0.65x5.48x
    Low debt
  • Dividend Yield
    1.3%
    0.1%5.9%
    Low
  • Payout Ratio
    180.5%
    8.9%99.8%
    High
  • Altman Z-Score
    —
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