Hovnanian EnterprisesHOVVB 70 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.23 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates HOVVB with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $112.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 71 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks better than 81.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hovnanian Enterprises's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HOVVB'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.12 Max: 0.49
Current: 0.25
During the past years, Hovnanian Enterprises's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.49. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.12.
HOVVB's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than 81.69% of 71
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.65
vs HOVVB: 0.25
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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Hovnanian Enterprises's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $104.059. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $474.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.
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Hovnanian Enterprises (OTCPK:HOVVB) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
Hovnanian Enterprises Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Hovnanian Enterprises Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hovnanian Enterprises's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.
Hovnanian Enterprises Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
HOVVB vs BZH, LEGH, VNJA: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Hovnanian Enterprises's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hovnanian Enterprises's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hovnanian Enterprises's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Hovnanian Enterprises Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.
* 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.
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 PS Ratio of 0.23 mean?
Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.23 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Hovnanian Enterprises' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #13 out of 71 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Hovnanian Enterprises' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.23 is 92% above median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.49. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.65. Hovnanian Enterprises' value of 0.23 is 64.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #13 out of 71 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hovnanian Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hovnanian Enterprises' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to BZH and LEGH?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #13 out of 71 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Hovnanian Enterprises in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.65. Hovnanian Enterprises' value of 0.23 is 64.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Hovnanian Enterprises' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.65, Hovnanian Enterprises has consistently been below 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 PS Ratio for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 0.65, based on 71 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hovnanian Enterprises's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.23 is 64.6% below 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hovnanian Enterprises's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.23, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 0.12. 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 $112.49, compared to a current price of $110.00 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.23, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 64.6% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 0.65. Hovnanian Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.23 as of Jul. 09, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $110.00 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $112.49.
GuruFocus considers Hovnanian Enterprises to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HOVVB:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.23 (92% above median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: $112.49 vs. price of $110.00 (2.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.6% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#13 of 71)
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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