HOV (Hovnanian Enterprises) E10: $14.23 (As of Apr. 2026)


HOV Hovnanian Enterprises Inc HOV
68 GF Score
Price $141.91
GF Value $124.94
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Hovnanian Enterprises E10?

Hovnanian Enterprises HOV +11.31% 68 E10 is $14.23 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates HOV with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $124.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

Hovnanian Enterprises's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.460. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is $14.23 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Hovnanian Enterprises's average E10 Growth Rate was 8.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 4.00% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the E10 growth rate using E10 data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average E10 Growth Rate of Hovnanian Enterprises was 53.80% per year. The lowest was -92.00% per year. And the median was 8.10% per year.

As of today (2026-06-24), Hovnanian Enterprises's current stock price is $141.91. Hovnanian Enterprises's E10 for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $14.23. Hovnanian Enterprises's Shiller PE Ratio of today is 9.97.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller PE Ratio of Hovnanian Enterprises was 158.26. The lowest was 3.25. And the median was 8.87.


Hovnanian Enterprises  (NYSE:HOV) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

Hovnanian Enterprises's Shiller P/E Ratio of today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/E10
=141.91/14.23
=9.97

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller P/E Ratio of Hovnanian Enterprises was 158.26. The lowest was 3.25. And the median was 8.87.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


Hovnanian Enterprises E10 Related Terms


Hovnanian Enterprises E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hovnanian Enterprises's E10 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 E10 Chart

Hovnanian Enterprises Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
E10
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.54 11.63 14.09 11.57 13.08

Hovnanian Enterprises Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
E10 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 13.15 13.61 13.08 13.74 14.23

HOV vs BZH, LEGH, LGIH: E10 Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Hovnanian Enterprises's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hovnanian Enterprises's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hovnanian Enterprises's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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Hovnanian Enterprises E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

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.

For example, Hovnanian Enterprises's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=-0.46/333.0200*333.0200
=-0.460

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Hovnanian Enterprises Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
201607 -0.080 240.628 -0.111
201610 3.500 241.729 4.822
201701 -0.024 242.839 -0.033
201704 -1.250 244.524 -1.702
201707 -57.000 244.786 -77.546
201710 2.000 246.663 2.700
201801 -5.250 247.867 -7.054
201804 -1.650 250.546 -2.193
201807 -0.180 252.006 -0.238
201810 7.250 252.885 9.547
201901 -2.930 251.712 -3.876
201904 -2.560 255.548 -3.336
201907 -1.270 256.571 -1.648
201910 -0.300 257.346 -0.388
202001 -1.490 257.971 -1.923
202004 0.600 256.389 0.779
202007 2.160 259.101 2.776
202010 5.540 260.388 7.085
202101 2.750 261.582 3.501
202104 69.650 267.054 86.855
202107 6.720 273.003 8.197
202110 7.410 276.589 8.922
202201 3.070 281.148 3.636
202204 8.390 289.109 9.664
202207 10.820 296.276 12.162
202210 7.240 298.012 8.090
202301 2.260 299.170 2.516
202304 4.470 303.363 4.907
202307 7.380 305.691 8.040
202310 13.050 307.671 14.125
202401 2.910 308.417 3.142
202404 6.660 313.548 7.074
202407 9.750 314.540 10.323
202410 12.790 315.664 13.493
202501 3.580 317.671 3.753
202504 2.430 320.795 2.523
202507 1.990 323.048 2.051
202510 -0.510 0.000
202601 2.620 325.252 2.683
202604 -0.460 333.020 -0.460

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of $14.23 mean?
Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) has a E10 of $14.23 as of Apr. 2026. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises' E10 too high?
Hovnanian Enterprises' current E10 is $14.23. Overall, Hovnanian Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hovnanian Enterprises' E10 compare to BZH and LEGH?
Hovnanian Enterprises' E10 of $14.23 can be compared against companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good E10 for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good E10 depends on the Homebuilding & Construction industry context. However, E10 should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. Hovnanian Enterprises's current E10 is $14.23. 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 $124.94, compared to a current price of $141.91 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current E10 is $14.23. Hovnanian Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV), the current E10 is $14.23 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 $141.91 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $124.94. GuruFocus considers Hovnanian Enterprises to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HOV:

  • E10: $14.23
  • GF Value™: $124.94 vs. price of $141.91 (13.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges HOVVB:USAHOVNP.PFD:USA
Address 90 Matawan Road, Fifth Floor, Matawan, NJ, USA, 07747
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.
68GF Score

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