HOVVB (Hovnanian Enterprises) Cash per Share: $53.14 (As of Apr. 2026)

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HOVVB Hovnanian Enterprises Inc HOVVB
69 GF Score
Price $110.00
GF Value $106.50
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What is Hovnanian Enterprises Cash per Share?

Hovnanian Enterprises HOVVB 69 Cash per Share is $53.14 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates HOVVB with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $106.50. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Hovnanian Enterprises's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $53.14.

Hovnanian Enterprises  (OTCPK:HOVVB) Cash per Share Explanation

Cash per Share represents the liquidity of a compant's assets. A high level of Cash per Share suggests that there's enough money on hand for a company to cover any emergencies and that the company has adequate money to reinvest its business or pay dividends to investors. However, if the ratio is too high, it can also suggeust the inefficiency of management for not making a full usage of the cash.

Hovnanian Enterprises Cash per Share Related Terms

Hovnanian Enterprises Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hovnanian Enterprises's Cash 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.

Hovnanian Enterprises Cash per Share Chart

Hovnanian Enterprises Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cash per Share
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Hovnanian Enterprises Quarterly Data
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Hovnanian Enterprises Cash per Share Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's available cash, including easy to liquidate short-term investment, to its total number of shares outstanding. The result indicates the percentage of a company's share price that is available to spend on company's activities, such as strengthening the business, paying down the debt and making dividend payment to shareholders. It's a reliable indicator of a company's financial health.

Hovnanian Enterprises's Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=272.772/6
=45.92

Hovnanian Enterprises's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=310.925/6
=53.14

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash per Share →
What does a Cash per Share of $53.14 mean?
Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB) has a Cash per Share of $53.14 as of Apr. 2026. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises' Cash per Share too high?
Hovnanian Enterprises' current Cash per Share is $53.14. Overall, Hovnanian Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hovnanian Enterprises' Cash per Share compare to LEGH and BZH?
Hovnanian Enterprises' Cash per Share of $53.14 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 Cash per Share for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Cash per Share depends on the Homebuilding & Construction industry context. However, Cash 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 Cash per Share mean?
A high Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. Hovnanian Enterprises's current Cash per Share is $53.14. 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?
Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB) has a current Cash per Share of $53.14. The stock's GF Value™ is $106.50, compared to a current price of $110.00 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash per Share is $53.14. Hovnanian Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash per Share calculated?
Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB), the current Cash per Share is $53.14 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 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $106.50.

Key valuation signals for HOVVB:

  • Cash per Share: $53.14
  • GF Value™: $106.50 vs. price of $110.00 (3.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges HOV:USAHOVNP.PFD:USA
Address 90 Matawan Road, Fifth Floor, Matawan, NJ, USA, 07747
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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