Hovnanian EnterprisesHOV +4.00%67 Current Ratio is 3.09 as of Apr. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 5.45. GuruFocus rates HOV with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $124.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 95 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks better than 62.11% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Hovnanian Enterprises's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 3.09.
Hovnanian Enterprises has a current ratio of 3.09. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hovnanian Enterprises's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HOV'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.06 Med: 5.45 Max: 8.83
Current: 3.09
During the past 13 years, Hovnanian Enterprises's highest Current Ratio was 8.83. The lowest was 3.06. And the median was 5.45.
HOV's Current Ratio is ranked better than 62.11% of 95
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.46
vs HOV: 3.09
Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Hovnanian Enterprises Current Ratio Related Terms
Hovnanian Enterprises Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hovnanian Enterprises's Current Ratio 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.
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Hovnanian Enterprises's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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 Current Ratio vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hovnanian Enterprises's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hovnanian Enterprises's Current 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 (HOV) has a Current Ratio of 3.09 as of Apr. 2026. This is 43% below median its historical median of 5.45. Over the past decade, Hovnanian Enterprises' Current Ratio has ranged from 3.06 to 8.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #36 out of 95 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises' Current Ratio too high?
Hovnanian Enterprises' current Current Ratio of 3.09 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 5.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.06 to a high of 8.83. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Current Ratio is 2.46. Hovnanian Enterprises' value of 3.09 is 25.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #36 out of 95 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 Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hovnanian Enterprises' Current Ratio compare to BZH and LEGH?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #36 out of 95 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Hovnanian Enterprises in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 2.46. Hovnanian Enterprises' value of 3.09 is 25.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hovnanian Enterprises' own Current Ratio has ranged from 3.06 to 8.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.45 vs. the industry median of 2.46, 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 Current Ratio for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Current Ratio among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 2.46, based on 95 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hovnanian Enterprises's current Current Ratio of 3.09 is 25.6% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Current Ratio is 2.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hovnanian Enterprises's current Current Ratio is 3.09, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 5.45. 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 (HOV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $124.95, compared to a current price of $147.55 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 3.09, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 5.45 and 25.6% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 2.46. Hovnanian Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV), the current Current Ratio is 3.09 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 (HOV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hovnanian Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $147.55 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $124.95.
GuruFocus considers Hovnanian Enterprises to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HOV:
Current Ratio: 3.09 (43% below median its 10-year median of 5.45)
GF Value™: $124.95 vs. price of $147.55 (18.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.6% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#36 of 95)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOV 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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