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PulteGroupPHM -1.64%91 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.89 as of Jun. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 1.44. GuruFocus rates PHM with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $118.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 80 Homebuilding & Construction companies, PulteGroup ranks better than 83.75% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for PulteGroup's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
PHM'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 1.44 Max: 3.5
Current: 0.82
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of PulteGroup was 3.50. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 1.44.
PHM's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 83.75% of 80
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.575
vs PHM: 0.82
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
PulteGroup Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
PulteGroup Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PulteGroup's Debt-to-EBITDA 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, PulteGroup's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
PulteGroup Debt-to-EBITDA vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, PulteGroup's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PulteGroup's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
PulteGroup (PHM) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.89 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on PulteGroup. This is 38% below median its historical median of 1.44. Over the past decade, PulteGroup's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.55 to 3.50. According to the industry distribution chart, PulteGroup ranks #13 out of 80 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is PulteGroup's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
PulteGroup's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.89 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 1.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 3.50. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.58. PulteGroup's value of 0.89 is 75.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PulteGroup ranks #13 out of 80 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PulteGroup has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PulteGroup's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LEN and NVR?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, PulteGroup ranks #13 out of 80 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places PulteGroup in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.58. PulteGroup's value of 0.89 is 75.1% below this benchmark. Historically, PulteGroup's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.55 to 3.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.44 vs. the industry median of 3.58, PulteGroup 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 3.58, based on 80 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PulteGroup's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.89 is 75.1% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on PulteGroup. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PulteGroup's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.89, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 1.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PulteGroup stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PulteGroup (PHM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $118.02, compared to a current price of $124.67 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.89, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 1.44 and 75.1% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 3.58. PulteGroup's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PulteGroup (PHM), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.89 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 PulteGroup (PHM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PulteGroup stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $124.67 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $118.02.
GuruFocus considers PulteGroup to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHM:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.89 (38% below median its 10-year median of 1.44)
GF Value™: $118.02 vs. price of $124.67 (5.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.1% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#13 of 80)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PulteGroup Inc is a homebuilder in the United States. The company mainly builds single-family detached homes and offers products to entry-level, move-up, and active-adult buyers. It also offers homebuyers mortgage financing, title, and insurance agency services through its financial services segment.
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