HOV
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc
NYSE: HOV · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
$115.92
+2.32% today
Updated 2026-09-11
Market cap
$675.20M
P/E ratio
112.17
P/S ratio
0.24x
EPS (TTM)
$1.01
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$92 – $162
Volume
0.1M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
42
out of 100
Grade: D
Sell
Investment rating
2.7
Growth
F6.5
Quality
B4.0
Profitability
C3.7
Valuation
D4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.3
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$74.00
-36.16%
12-Month target
$89.86
-22.48%
Intrinsic (DCF)
—
Margin of safety
—
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
Insufficient data
Risks
- Thin margins at 0.64%
- Negative free cash flow $-27.87M
- Revenue declining -11.80% QoQ
- P/E 112.17x — expensive valuation
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.92B | $2.76B | $3.00B | $2.98B | $2.82B |
| Net income | $225.49M | $205.89M | $242.01M | $63.87M | $-1.80M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.01 |
| Free cash flow | $76.87M | $195.87M | $5.78M | $166.18M | $-27.87M |
| Profit margin | 7.72% | 7.47% | 8.05% | 2.14% | 0.64% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | HOVNANIAN, ARA K | Sale | 12,595 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | HOVNANIAN, ARA K | Buy | 12,595 | — |
| 2026-06-25 | SORSBY, J LARRY | Sale | 1,032 | $142.57 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc trades at $115.92. representing a P/E of 112.17x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 42/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.29, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $2.82B. with profit margins at 0.64%.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hovnanian Enterprises Inc's stock price?
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (HOV) trades at $115.92, on a P/E of 112.2x and a P/S of 0.2x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises Inc overvalued?
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 42/100 (Grade D), which we rate Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read.
What is the price target of Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (HOV)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $74.00, about 36.2% below the current $115.92. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the future stock price of HOV by 2030?
Our research-backed model puts the 2030 base case at $231.29, built from revenue projections, a growth-adjusted P/S multiple, net debt, and share dilution. It is a scenario rather than a prediction, and the bull and bear cases around it matter more than the single number when you are sizing a position.
What is Hovnanian Enterprises Inc's revenue?
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $2.82B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc's Altman Z-Score is 2.29, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.24x
ROE2.21%
Beta1.82
50D MA$129.39
200D MA$118.01
Shares out0.01B
Float0.00B
Short ratio—
Avg volume0.1M
Performance
1 week-5.59%
1 month-13.52%
3 months-3.98%
YTD+18.84%
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