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Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (HOV)

Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. is a U.S. residential homebuilder whose common stock trades on the NYSE under the ticker HOV. Through its subsidiaries, the company designs, constructs, markets, and sells homes across the United States. Its offerings include single-family detached houses, townhomes, condominiums, urban infill projects, and active lifestyle communities with amenities such as clubhouses, swimming pools, tennis courts, tot lots, and open spaces. The company serves a range of buyers, including first-time purchasers, move-up customers, luxury homebuyers, active lifestyle buyers, and empty nesters. In addition to homebuilding, Hovnanian provides mortgage loan and title services. Founded in 1959, the company is based in Matawan, New Jersey.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-HOV
$95.35
-16.5% Downside
Fair
$74
-35.2% Downside
Overvalued
Fair
0.0%
December 3, 2026
100.4x
1.0x
0.2x
666.1 M
1.488 B
56.9%
74.0%
2.1
59.0%
2,929.7%
Valuation • Fair Value

Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (NYSE-HOV) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (NYSE-HOV), including DCF Fair Value, Ben Graham Formula Value, EPV Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$95.35

Estimated downside of 16.5% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$76.30

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$12.57

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

EPV Fair Value

$142.02

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$100.26

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$74

Analysts imply downside of 35.2%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 7 available valuation references for Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (NYSE-HOV) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (NYSE-HOV)

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Revenue

2.823 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

2.832 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

74.649 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

198 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (NYSE-HOV) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (NYSE-HOV)

Review the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

6

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.10

Intermediate zone that deserves monitoring.

Altman Z-Score

2.1

Intermediate risk zone.

FCF / Net Income

2,929.7%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (NYSE-HOV). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (NYSE-HOV)

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Next Earnings Date

December 3, 2026

Days to Earnings

76

Dividend Yield

0.0%

No current dividend yield is indicated.

Payout Ratio

59.0%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (NYSE-HOV), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Technical Outlook

Technical Signals by Time Frame

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Technical Signals by Time Frame

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Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (NYSE-HOV) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (NYSE-HOV) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (NYSE-HOV) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (NYSE-HOV) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Sell

The monthly technical read for Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (NYSE-HOV) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (NYSE-HOV) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (NYSE-HOV), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$95.35
Estimated downside 16.5%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 16.5%
Analyst Target
$74
Implied downside 35.2%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (NYSE-HOV) is $95.35. This implies an estimated downside of 16.5% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 16.5% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (NYSE-HOV) is $74. The analyst target implies estimated downside of 35.2%.

The current financial health read for Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (NYSE-HOV) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (NYSE-HOV) is December 3, 2026.

The latest available data indicates no current dividend yield for Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (NYSE-HOV).

The current P/E ratio listed for Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (NYSE-HOV) is 100.4x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Hovnanian Enterprises Inc is 666.1 M.

The current enterprise value listed for Hovnanian Enterprises Inc is 1.488 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Hovnanian Enterprises Inc is NYSE-HOV, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (NYSE-HOV) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Hovnanian Enterprises Inc is 56.9%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Hovnanian Enterprises Inc is 74.0%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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