Hovnanian EnterprisesHOVVB 67 Days Inventory is 270.28 as of Apr. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 227.51. GuruFocus rates HOVVB with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $93.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 87 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks better than 55.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hovnanian Enterprises's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
HOVVB'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 199.22 Med: 227.51 Max: 251.78
Current: 244.41
During the past 13 years, Hovnanian Enterprises's highest Days Inventory was 251.78. The lowest was 199.22. And the median was 227.51.
HOVVB's Days Inventory is ranked better than 55.17% of 87
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 298.08
vs HOVVB: 244.41
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hovnanian Enterprises's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.34.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Hovnanian Enterprises's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.52.
Hovnanian Enterprises (OTCPK:HOVVB) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Hovnanian Enterprises's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Hovnanian Enterprises's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Hovnanian Enterprises Days Inventory Related Terms
Hovnanian Enterprises Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hovnanian Enterprises's Days Inventory 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.
HOVVB vs BZH, LEGH, VNJA: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Hovnanian Enterprises's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hovnanian Enterprises's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hovnanian Enterprises's Days Inventory 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 (HOVVB) has a Days Inventory of 270.28 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 227.51. Over the past decade, Hovnanian Enterprises' Days Inventory has ranged from 199.22 to 251.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #39 out of 87 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises' Days Inventory too high?
Hovnanian Enterprises' current Days Inventory of 270.28 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 227.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 199.22 to a high of 251.78. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Days Inventory is 298.08. Hovnanian Enterprises' value of 270.28 is 9.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #39 out of 87 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' Days Inventory compare to BZH and LEGH?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #39 out of 87 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Hovnanian Enterprises in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 298.08. Hovnanian Enterprises' value of 270.28 is 9.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Hovnanian Enterprises' own Days Inventory has ranged from 199.22 to 251.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 227.51 vs. the industry median of 298.08, 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 Days Inventory for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Days Inventory among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 298.08, based on 87 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hovnanian Enterprises's current Days Inventory of 270.28 is 9.3% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Days Inventory is 298.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hovnanian Enterprises's current Days Inventory is 270.28, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 227.51. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $93.15, compared to a current price of $110.00 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 270.28, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 227.51 and 9.3% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 298.08. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB), the current Days Inventory is 270.28 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 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $93.15.
GuruFocus considers Hovnanian Enterprises to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HOVVB:
Days Inventory: 270.28 (19% above median its 10-year median of 227.51)
GF Value™: $93.15 vs. price of $110.00 (18.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.3% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#39 of 87)
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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