Hovnanian EnterprisesHOVVB 67 Buyback Yield % is 2.38 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 2.65. GuruFocus rates HOVVB with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $101.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 46 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks better than 52.17% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
Hovnanian Enterprises Buyback Yield % Related Terms
Hovnanian Enterprises Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hovnanian Enterprises's Buyback Yield % 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: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Hovnanian Enterprises's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback 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 Buyback Yield % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hovnanian Enterprises's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hovnanian Enterprises's Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % of 2.38 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 2.65. Over the past decade, Hovnanian Enterprises' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.74 to 7.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #22 out of 46 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises' Buyback Yield % too high?
Hovnanian Enterprises' current Buyback Yield % of 2.38 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 2.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 7.44. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Buyback Yield % is 1.91. Hovnanian Enterprises' value of 2.38 is 24.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #22 out of 46 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hovnanian Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hovnanian Enterprises' Buyback Yield % compare to BZH and LEGH?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #22 out of 46 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Hovnanian Enterprises in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 1.91. Hovnanian Enterprises' value of 2.38 is 24.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hovnanian Enterprises' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.74 to 7.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.65 vs. the industry median of 1.91, Hovnanian Enterprises has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 1.91, based on 46 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hovnanian Enterprises's current Buyback Yield % of 2.38 is 24.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 1.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hovnanian Enterprises's current Buyback Yield % is 2.38, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 2.65. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $101.84, compared to a current price of $110.00 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.38, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 2.65 and 24.9% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 1.91. Hovnanian Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.38 as of Jul. 02, 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 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $101.84.
GuruFocus considers Hovnanian Enterprises to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HOVVB:
Buyback Yield %: 2.38 (10% below median its 10-year median of 2.65)
GF Value™: $101.84 vs. price of $110.00 (8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.9% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#22 of 46)
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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