Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Hovnanian EnterprisesHOVVB 69 EV-to-EBIT is 16.77 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 12.28. GuruFocus rates HOVVB with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $105.22. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 81 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks worse than 71.6% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Hovnanian Enterprises's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,405 Mil.
Hovnanian Enterprises's EBIT 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 $90 Mil.
* 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 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, Hovnanian Enterprises's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hovnanian Enterprises's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hovnanian Enterprises's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Hovnanian Enterprises's current Enterprise Value is $1,512 Mil.
Hovnanian Enterprises's EBIT 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 $90 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 16.77 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 12.28. Over the past decade, Hovnanian Enterprises' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.76 to 66.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #58 out of 81 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hovnanian Enterprises' current EV-to-EBIT of 16.77 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 12.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.76 to a high of 66.65. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.99. Hovnanian Enterprises' value of 16.77 is 67.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #58 out of 81 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hovnanian Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hovnanian Enterprises' EV-to-EBIT compare to BZH and LEGH?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #58 out of 81 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hovnanian Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.99. Hovnanian Enterprises' value of 16.77 is 67.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hovnanian Enterprises' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.76 to 66.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.28 vs. the industry median of 9.99, Hovnanian Enterprises has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 9.99, based on 81 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hovnanian Enterprises's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.77 is 67.9% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hovnanian Enterprises's current EV-to-EBIT is 16.77, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 12.28. 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?
Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 16.77. The stock's GF Value™ is $105.22, compared to a current price of $110.00 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 16.77, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 12.28 and 67.9% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 9.99. Hovnanian Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB), the current EV-to-EBIT is 16.77 as of Jul. 24, 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 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $105.22.
Key valuation signals for HOVVB:
EV-to-EBIT: 16.77 (37% above median its 10-year median of 12.28)
GF Value™: $105.22 vs. price of $110.00 (4.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.9% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#58 of 81)
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.
69GF Score
Get the complete analysis for HOVVB
EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
HOVVB has been successfully added to your 
