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M/I HomesMHO -1.40%80 Cash-to-Debt is 0.73 as of Jun. 2026, which is 217% above its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates MHO with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $135.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 91 Homebuilding & Construction companies, M/I Homes ranks better than 70.33% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. M/I Homes's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.73.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, M/I Homescouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for M/I Homes's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
MHO'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.23 Max: 0.89
Current: 0.73
During the past 13 years, M/I Homes's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.89. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.23.
MHO's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 70.33% of 91
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs MHO: 0.73
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
M/I Homes Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
M/I Homes Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for M/I Homes's Cash-to-Debt 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Residential Construction subindustry, M/I Homes's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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.
M/I Homes Cash-to-Debt vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, M/I Homes's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where M/I Homes's Cash-to-Debt 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.
M/I Homes (MHO) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.73 as of Jun. 2026. This is 217% above median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, M/I Homes' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.01 to 0.89. According to the industry distribution chart, M/I Homes ranks #27 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is M/I Homes' Cash-to-Debt too high?
M/I Homes' current Cash-to-Debt of 0.73 is 217% above median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.89. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.36. M/I Homes' value of 0.73 is 102.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, M/I Homes ranks #27 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, M/I Homes has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does M/I Homes' Cash-to-Debt compare to KBH and CVCO?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, M/I Homes ranks #27 out of 91 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts M/I Homes in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.36. M/I Homes' value of 0.73 is 102.8% above this benchmark. Historically, M/I Homes' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.01 to 0.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.36, M/I Homes 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 Cash-to-Debt for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 0.36, based on 91 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. M/I Homes's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.73 is 102.8% 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 Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. M/I Homes's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.73, which is 217% above median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M/I Homes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M/I Homes (MHO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $135.69, compared to a current price of $141.28 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.73, which is 217% above median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 102.8% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 0.36. M/I Homes' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For M/I Homes (MHO), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.73 as of Jun. 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 M/I Homes (MHO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M/I Homes stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $141.28 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $135.69.
GuruFocus considers M/I Homes to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MHO:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.73 (217% above median its 10-year median of 0.23)
GF Value™: $135.69 vs. price of $141.28 (4.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 102.8% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#27 of 91)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MHO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
M/I Homes Inc is an American construction company that focuses on residential construction. It consists of two distinct operations: homebuilding and financial services. The homebuilding operations are spread into the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern regions, and the financial services operations support homebuilding operations by providing mortgage loans and title services to the customers of homebuilding operations. Homebuilding operations comprises a predominant portion of the revenue. The company builds homes and communities that target entry-level, move-up, and luxury homebuyers.
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