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KB HomeFRA:KBH +1.34%80 Forward PE Ratio is 16.49 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KBH with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €48.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 51 Homebuilding & Construction companies, KB Home ranks worse than 72.55% on this metric.
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
KB Home Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
KB Home Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KB Home's Forward PE Ratio 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.
KB Home Forward PE Ratio Chart
KB Home Annual Data
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2017-11
2018-11
2019-11
2020-11
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2022-11
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Forward PE Ratio
10.70
9.41
13.99
7.06
10.31
8.72
5.24
4.23
7.49
9.36
10.61
KB Home Quarterly Data
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2017-05
2017-08
2017-11
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2018-05
2018-08
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2019-02
2019-05
2019-08
2019-11
2020-02
2020-05
2020-08
2020-11
2021-02
2021-05
2021-08
2021-11
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2022-05
2022-08
2022-11
2023-02
2023-05
2023-08
2023-11
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2024-05
2024-08
2024-11
2025-02
2025-05
2025-08
2025-11
2026-02
2026-05
Forward PE Ratio
10.70
8.06
9.52
10.43
9.41
11.03
13.19
10.93
13.99
19.05
9.61
7.87
7.06
9.28
9.98
9.31
10.31
9.44
12.47
10.64
8.72
7.66
8.98
6.24
5.24
3.57
3.38
3.23
4.23
7.91
8.32
7.66
7.49
8.17
8.97
8.99
9.36
7.36
7.20
9.72
10.61
14.47
14.33
FRA:KBH vs GRBK, MHO, CVCO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, KB Home's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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.
KB Home Forward PE Ratio vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KB Home's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KB Home's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
KB Home (FRA:KBH) has a Forward PE Ratio of 16.49 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on KB Home and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KB Home ranks #37 out of 51 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 72.5%.
Is KB Home's Forward PE Ratio too high?
KB Home's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.49. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.25. KB Home's value of 16.49 is 34.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KB Home ranks #37 out of 51 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KB Home has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KB Home's Forward PE Ratio compare to GRBK and MHO?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, KB Home ranks #37 out of 51 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places KB Home in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.25. KB Home's value of 16.49 is 34.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 12.25, based on 51 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KB Home's current Forward PE Ratio of 16.49 is 34.6% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on KB Home and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 12.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KB Home's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KB Home stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KB Home (FRA:KBH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.85, compared to a current price of €48.36 — trading 1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 16.49 and 34.6% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 12.25. KB Home's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KB Home (FRA:KBH), the current Forward PE Ratio is 16.49 as of Jul. 17, 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 KB Home (FRA:KBH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KB Home stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €48.36 is trading 1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €48.85.
GuruFocus considers KB Home to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KBH:
Forward PE Ratio: 16.49
GF Value™: €48.85 vs. price of €48.36 (1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.6% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#37 of 51)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KBH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KB Home is an American construction company that focuses on residential construction in the United States. The company builds single-family homes and communities across different geographical segments which include the West Coast which also derives the majority of the revenue, Southwest, Central, and Southeast. The company operates in several markets and focuses on first-time and move-up homebuyers. It also invests in land acquisition and development to support future building activities and is also engaged in financial services operations which includes providing mortgage banking services through its joint venture with a third party.
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