LGIH (LGI Homes) EV-to-EBIT: 43.25 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 263% Above Median

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Price $61.65
GF Value $66.16
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What is LGI Homes EV-to-EBIT?

LGI Homes LGIH +0.03% 68 EV-to-EBIT is 43.25 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 263% above its 10-year median of 11.90. GuruFocus rates LGIH with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 82 Homebuilding & Construction companies, LGI Homes ranks worse than 90.24% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, LGI Homes's Enterprise Value is $2,958 Mil. LGI Homes's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $68 Mil. Therefore, LGI Homes's EV-to-EBIT for today is 43.25.

The historical rank and industry rank for LGI Homes's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

LGIH' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.24   Med: 11.9   Max: 43.4
Current: 43.25

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of LGI Homes was 43.40. The lowest was 5.24. And the median was 11.90.

LGIH's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
90.24% of 82 companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 11.03 vs LGIH: 43.25

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. LGI Homes's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,005 Mil. LGI Homes's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $68 Mil. LGI Homes's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.28%.


LGI Homes  (NAS:LGIH) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

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.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

LGI Homes's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=68.393/3004.86264
=2.28 %

LGI Homes's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,005 Mil.
LGI Homes's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $68 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.


LGI Homes EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


LGI Homes EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LGI Homes's EV-to-EBIT 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.

LGI Homes EV-to-EBIT Chart

LGI Homes Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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LGI Homes Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT 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 17.58 27.41 32.62 33.00 43.94

LGIH vs DFH, BXBL, BZH: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, LGI Homes'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.


LGI Homes EV-to-EBIT vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, LGI Homes's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LGI Homes's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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LGI Homes EV-to-EBIT Calculation

LGI Homes's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2957.686/68.393
=43.25

LGI Homes's current Enterprise Value is $2,958 Mil.
LGI Homes's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $68 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 43.25 mean?
LGI Homes (LGIH) has a EV-to-EBIT of 43.25 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on LGI Homes and its competitors. This is 263% above median its historical median of 11.90. Over the past decade, LGI Homes' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.24 to 43.40. According to the industry distribution chart, LGI Homes ranks #74 out of 82 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 90.2%.
Is LGI Homes' EV-to-EBIT too high?
LGI Homes' current EV-to-EBIT of 43.25 is 263% above median its 10-year median of 11.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.24 to a high of 43.40. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.03. LGI Homes' value of 43.25 is 292.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LGI Homes ranks #74 out of 82 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LGI Homes has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LGI Homes' EV-to-EBIT compare to DFH and BXBL?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, LGI Homes ranks #74 out of 82 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places LGI Homes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.03. LGI Homes' value of 43.25 is 292.1% above this benchmark. Historically, LGI Homes' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.24 to 43.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.90 vs. the industry median of 11.03, LGI Homes 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 11.03, based on 82 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. LGI Homes's current EV-to-EBIT of 43.25 is 292.1% 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 LGI Homes and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LGI Homes's current EV-to-EBIT is 43.25, which is 263% above median its own 10-year median of 11.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LGI Homes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LGI Homes (LGIH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $66.16, compared to a current price of $61.65 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 43.25, which is 263% above median its 10-year median of 11.90 and 292.1% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 11.03. LGI Homes' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 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 LGI Homes (LGIH), the current EV-to-EBIT is 43.25 as of Aug. 06, 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 LGI Homes (LGIH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LGI Homes stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $61.65 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $66.16. GuruFocus considers LGI Homes to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LGIH:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 43.25 (263% above median its 10-year median of 11.90)
  • GF Value™: $66.16 vs. price of $61.65 (6.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 292.1% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#74 of 82)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LGIH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


LGI Homes Business Description

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Address 1450 Lake Robbins Drive, Suite 430, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 77380
LGI Homes Inc is engaged in the design, construction, and sale of new homes in markets. The company's current product offerings include entry-level homes, including both detached homes and townhomes, and move-up homes sold, which are sold under the LGI Homes brand, and luxury series homes, which are sold under the Terrata Homes brand. It offers a set number of floor plans in each community with features that include upgrades, such as granite countertops, appliances, and ceramic tile flooring. The company has seven operating segments: West, Northwest, Central, Midwest, Florida, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Central division segment.
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