Hovnanian Enterprises's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $117.86.
During the past 12 months, Hovnanian Enterprises's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 42.20% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Hovnanian Enterprises was 158.90% per year. The lowest was -54.50% per year. And the median was 10.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Hovnanian Enterprises was 20.83. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 1.51.
Hovnanian Enterprises (OTCPK:HOVVB) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Hovnanian Enterprises Book Value per Share Related Terms
Hovnanian Enterprises Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hovnanian Enterprises's Book Value per Share 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.
HOVVB vs BZH, LEGH, VNJA: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Hovnanian Enterprises's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hovnanian Enterprises's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hovnanian Enterprises's PB Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB) has a Book Value per Share of $117.86 as of Apr. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises' Book Value per Share too high?
Hovnanian Enterprises' current Book Value per Share is $117.86. Overall, Hovnanian Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hovnanian Enterprises' Book Value per Share compare to BZH and LEGH?
Hovnanian Enterprises' Book Value per Share of $117.86 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 Book Value per Share for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Homebuilding & Construction industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. Hovnanian Enterprises's current Book Value per Share is $117.86. 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 (HOVVB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $108.08, compared to a current price of $110.00 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $117.86. Hovnanian Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB), the current Book Value per Share is $117.86 as of Apr. 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 (HOVVB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hovnanian Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $110.00 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $108.08.
GuruFocus considers Hovnanian Enterprises to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HOVVB:
Book Value per Share: $117.86
GF Value™: $108.08 vs. price of $110.00 (1.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOVVB 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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