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A backlog is a buildup of work that needs to be completed.
KB Home's Backlog Homes # for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 4,526.00
, which is higher than
3,604.00 for the pervious quarter ended in Feb. 2026.
KB Home's Backlog Homes # for the annual that ended in Nov. 2025 was 3,128.00
, which is lower than
4,434.00 for the pervious year ended in Nov. 2024.
The historical rank and industry rank for KB Home's Backlog Homes # or its related term are showing as below:
The term "backlog" refers to a buildup of work that has not been completed. The presence of a backlog can have positive or negative implications. For example, a rising backlog of home orders might indicate rising sales. On the other hand, companies generally want to avoid having a backlog as it could suggest increasing inefficiency in the production process. Likewise, a large backlog might be a portentous sign of lagging demand, but may also signify improving production efficiency. Naturally, unexpected backlogs can compromise forecasts and production schedules.
KB Home Backlog Homes # Related Terms
KB Home Backlog Homes # Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KB Home's Backlog Homes # can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
KBH vs GRBK, MHO, CVCO: Backlog Homes # Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, KB Home's Backlog Homes #, along with its competitors' market caps and Backlog Homes # 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.
KB Home (KBH) has a Backlog Homes # of 4,526.00 as of May. 2026.
Is KB Home's Backlog Homes # too high?
KB Home's current Backlog Homes # is 4,526.00. Overall, KB Home has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KB Home's Backlog Homes # compare to GRBK and MHO?
KB Home's Backlog Homes # of 4,526.00 can be compared against companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Backlog Homes # for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Backlog Homes # depends on the Homebuilding & Construction industry context. However, Backlog Homes # 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 Backlog Homes # mean?
A high Backlog Homes # can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. KB Home's current Backlog Homes # is 4,526.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KB Home stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KB Home (KBH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $58.07, compared to a current price of $56.47 — trading 2.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Backlog Homes # is 4,526.00. KB Home's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Backlog Homes # calculated?
Backlog Homes # is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KB Home (KBH), the current Backlog Homes # is 4,526.00 as of May. 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 KB Home (KBH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KB Home stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $56.47 is trading 2.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $58.07.
GuruFocus considers KB Home to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KBH:
Backlog Homes #: 4,526.00
GF Value™: $58.07 vs. price of $56.47 (2.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KBH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KB Home is an American construction company that focuses on residential construction in the United States. The company builds single-family homes and communities across different geographical segments which include the West Coast which also derives the majority of the revenue, Southwest, Central, and Southeast. The company operates in several markets and focuses on first-time and move-up homebuyers. It also invests in land acquisition and development to support future building activities and is also engaged in financial services operations which includes providing mortgage banking services through its joint venture with a third party.
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