DHI (D.R. Horton) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.83 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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DHI D.R. Horton Inc DHI
91 GF Score
Price $151.08
GF Value $155.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is D.R. Horton Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

D.R. Horton DHI +3.47% 91 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.83 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 3.22. GuruFocus rates DHI with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $155.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 74 Homebuilding & Construction companies, D.R. Horton ranks worse than 82.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), D.R. Horton's current share price is $151.08. D.R. Horton's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $53.47. D.R. Horton's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.83.

The historical rank and industry rank for D.R. Horton's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

DHI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.87   Med: 3.22   Max: 5.17
Current: 2.73

During the past years, D.R. Horton's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.17. The lowest was 1.87. And the median was 3.22.

DHI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
82.43% of 74 companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.11 vs DHI: 2.73

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

D.R. Horton's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $84.848. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $53.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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D.R. Horton  (NYSE:DHI) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


D.R. Horton Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


D.R. Horton Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for D.R. Horton's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.

D.R. Horton Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

D.R. Horton Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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D.R. Horton Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.82 3.56 2.94 2.67 3.05

DHI vs PHM, LEN, NVR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, D.R. Horton's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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.


D.R. Horton Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, D.R. Horton's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where D.R. Horton's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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D.R. Horton Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

D.R. Horton's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=151.08/53.47
=2.83

* 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.

D.R. Horton's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, D.R. Horton's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=84.848/333.9520*333.9520
=84.848

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

D.R. Horton Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 18.214 241.428 25.194
201612 18.700 241.432 25.866
201703 19.225 243.801 26.334
201706 19.871 244.955 27.091
201709 20.660 246.819 27.953
201712 20.980 246.524 28.420
201803 21.724 249.554 29.071
201806 22.805 251.989 30.223
201809 23.878 252.439 31.588
201812 24.447 251.233 32.496
201903 25.086 254.202 32.956
201906 26.078 256.143 34.000
201909 27.199 256.759 35.376
201912 27.923 256.974 36.287
202003 28.767 258.115 37.219
202006 30.382 257.797 39.357
202009 32.527 260.280 41.734
202012 34.333 260.474 44.018
202103 35.961 264.877 45.339
202106 38.542 271.696 47.373
202109 41.814 274.310 50.905
202112 44.253 278.802 53.007
202203 47.662 287.504 55.362
202206 51.997 296.311 58.602
202209 56.392 296.808 63.449
202212 58.708 296.797 66.057
202303 60.729 301.836 67.191
202306 64.030 305.109 70.083
202309 67.780 307.789 73.542
202312 69.699 306.746 75.881
202403 72.125 312.332 77.118
202406 75.316 314.175 80.057
202409 78.119 315.301 82.740
202412 78.526 315.605 83.091
202503 78.823 319.799 82.311
202506 80.459 322.561 83.300
202509 82.148 324.800 84.463
202512 82.601 324.054 85.124
202603 82.915 330.213 83.854
202606 84.848 333.952 84.848

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.83 mean?
D.R. Horton (DHI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.83 as of Aug. 07, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on D.R. Horton and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 3.22. Over the past decade, D.R. Horton's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.87 to 5.17. According to the industry distribution chart, D.R. Horton ranks #61 out of 74 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is D.R. Horton's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
D.R. Horton's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.83 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.87 to a high of 5.17. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11. D.R. Horton's value of 2.83 is 155% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, D.R. Horton ranks #61 out of 74 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, D.R. Horton has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does D.R. Horton's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PHM and LEN?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, D.R. Horton ranks #61 out of 74 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places D.R. Horton in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11. D.R. Horton's value of 2.83 is 155% above this benchmark. Historically, D.R. Horton's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.87 to 5.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.22 vs. the industry median of 1.11, D.R. Horton 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 1.11, based on 74 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. D.R. Horton's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.83 is 155% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on D.R. Horton and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. D.R. Horton's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.83, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 3.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is D.R. Horton stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D.R. Horton (DHI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $155.20, compared to a current price of $151.08 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.83, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.22 and 155% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 1.11. D.R. Horton's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For D.R. Horton (DHI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.83 as of Aug. 07, 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 D.R. Horton (DHI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D.R. Horton stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $151.08 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $155.20. GuruFocus considers D.R. Horton to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DHI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.83 (12% below median its 10-year median of 3.22)
  • GF Value™: $155.20 vs. price of $151.08 (2.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 155% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#61 of 74)

No single metric tells the full story. See the DHI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


D.R. Horton Business Description

Address 1341 Horton Circle, Arlington, TX, USA, 76011
D.R. Horton is the largest homebuilder in the United States with operations in 126 markets across 36 states. D.R. Horton mainly builds single-family homes (over 90% of home sales revenue) and offers products to entry-level, move-up, luxury buyers, and active adults. The company offers homebuyers mortgage financing and title agency services through its financial services segment. The firm has majority ownership of Forestar Group, a publicly traded residential lot development company. D.R. Horton's headquarters are in Arlington, Texas.
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