HOV (Hovnanian Enterprises) EPS (Basic): $3.97 (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

What is Hovnanian Enterprises EPS (Basic)?

Hovnanian Enterprises HOV +11.31% 68 EPS (Basic) is $3.97 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.

Hovnanian Enterprises's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.46. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $3.97.

Hovnanian Enterprises's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.46. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $3.64.

Hovnanian Enterprises's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.46. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 7.56.

During the past 12 months, Hovnanian Enterprises's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -73.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -28.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 2.20% 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Hovnanian Enterprises's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 275.80% per year. The lowest was -120.60% per year. And the median was 36.90% per year.

Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Hovnanian Enterprises EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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Hovnanian Enterprises EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Hovnanian Enterprises's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Oct. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(63.865	-	10.675)	/	6.449
	=	8.25

Hovnanian Enterprises's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Apr. 2026 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(-0.284	-	2.669)	/	6.416
	=	-0.46

EPS (Basic) 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 $3.97

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $3.97 mean?

Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) has a EPS (Basic) of $3.97 as of Apr. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors.

Is Hovnanian Enterprises' EPS (Basic) too high?

Hovnanian Enterprises' current EPS (Basic) is $3.97. 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' EPS (Basic) compare to BZH and LEGH?

Hovnanian Enterprises' EPS (Basic) of $3.97 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 EPS (Basic) for a Homebuilding & Construction company?

A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Homebuilding & Construction industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?

A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. Hovnanian Enterprises's current EPS (Basic) is $3.97. 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 EPS (Basic) is $3.97. 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 EPS (Basic) calculated?

EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV), the current EPS (Basic) is $3.97 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:

EPS (Basic): $3.97
GF Value™: $124.94 vs. price of $141.91 (13.6% above fair value)
GF Score™: 68/100 with 7 warning signs

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Hovnanian Enterprises Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Homebuilding & Construction

Comparable Companies BZH LEGH LGIH NOBH VNJA SPHL DREM BDCC DFH GRBK DHI PHM LEN NVR TSE:1928 TOL IBP TMHC TSE:1911 LSE:BTRW

Other Exchanges HOVVB:USA HOVNP.PFD:USA

Address 90 Matawan Road, Fifth Floor, Matawan, NJ, USA, 07747

Website https://www.khov.com

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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