Hovnanian EnterprisesHOV +4.00%67 Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates HOV with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $124.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 54 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks worse than 1851850% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-27), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Hovnanian Enterprises is 0.00%.
As of today (2026-06-27), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hovnanian Enterprises is 0.00%.
HOV's Forward Dividend Yield % is not ranked *
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry.
Industry Median: 3.965 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Forward Dividend Yield % only.
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Hovnanian Enterprises Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
HOV vs BZH, LEGH, LGIH: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Hovnanian Enterprises's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Hovnanian Enterprises Forward Dividend Yield % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hovnanian Enterprises's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hovnanian Enterprises's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% mean?
Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% as of Jun. 27, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #999999 out of 54 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Hovnanian Enterprises' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #999999 out of 54 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hovnanian Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hovnanian Enterprises' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to BZH and LEGH?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #999999 out of 54 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Hovnanian Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.97. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 3.97, based on 54 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hovnanian Enterprises's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $124.95, compared to a current price of $147.55 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Hovnanian Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hovnanian Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $147.55 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $124.95.
GuruFocus considers Hovnanian Enterprises to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HOV:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $124.95 vs. price of $147.55 (18.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc conducts all of its homebuilding and financial services operations. The company designs, constructs, markets, and sells single-family detached homes, attached townhomes and condominiums, urban infill, and active lifestyle homes in planned residential developments. It has two distinct operations: homebuilding and financial services. Its homebuilding operations are divided geographically into three segments: Northeast, which includes Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia; Southeast, which includes Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina; and West, which includes Arizona, California, and Texas. The firm generates maximum revenue from the West Segment.
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