Hovnanian EnterprisesHOVVB 67 EBIT per Share is $13.19 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates HOVVB with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $96.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 78 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks worse than 96.15% on this metric.
Hovnanian Enterprises's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $2.00.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $13.19.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Hovnanian Enterprises was -77.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -41.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -10.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Hovnanian Enterprises's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
HOVVB'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.6 Med: 15.8 Max: 70.7
Current: -41.6
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Hovnanian Enterprises was 70.70% per year. The lowest was -41.60% per year. And the median was 15.80% per year.
HOVVB's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 96.15% of 78
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: -2.9
vs HOVVB: -41.60
Hovnanian Enterprises (OTCPK:HOVVB) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Hovnanian Enterprises EBIT per Share Related Terms
Hovnanian Enterprises EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hovnanian Enterprises's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $13.19
* 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 EBIT per Share of $13.19 as of Apr. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #75 out of 78 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 96.2%.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises' EBIT per Share too high?
Hovnanian Enterprises' current EBIT per Share is $13.19. Based on the distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #75 out of 78 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' EBIT per Share compare to BZH and LEGH?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #75 out of 78 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Hovnanian Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good EBIT per Share depends on the Homebuilding & Construction industry context. However, EBIT per Share 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. Hovnanian Enterprises's current EBIT per Share is $13.19. 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 $96.55, compared to a current price of $110.00 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $13.19. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB), the current EBIT per Share is $13.19 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 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $96.55.
GuruFocus considers Hovnanian Enterprises to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HOVVB:
EBIT per Share: $13.19
GF Value™: $96.55 vs. price of $110.00 (13.9% above fair value)
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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