Hovnanian EnterprisesHOVVB 70 Forward PE Ratio is 647.06 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates HOVVB with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $122.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 51 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks worse than 100% on this metric.
Hovnanian Enterprises (OTCPK:HOVVB) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
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 .
Hovnanian Enterprises Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Hovnanian Enterprises Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hovnanian Enterprises'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.
Hovnanian Enterprises Forward PE Ratio Chart
Hovnanian Enterprises Annual Data
Trend
2018-10
2023-10
2024-10
2025-10
Forward PE Ratio
178.57
2.27
5.02
617.65
Hovnanian Enterprises Quarterly Data
2016-04
2016-07
2017-01
2017-04
2018-10
2023-10
2024-01
2024-04
2024-07
2024-10
2025-01
2025-04
2025-07
2025-10
2026-01
2026-04
Forward PE Ratio
5.69
6.44
14.06
15.63
178.57
2.27
2.36
6.06
4.88
5.02
5.85
8.16
12.98
617.65
617.65
647.06
HOVVB vs BZH, LEGH, VNJA: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Hovnanian Enterprises'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.
Hovnanian Enterprises Forward PE Ratio vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hovnanian Enterprises's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hovnanian Enterprises's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Hovnanian Enterprises Forward PE Ratio Calculation
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.
Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB) has a Forward PE Ratio of 647.06 as of Jul. 13, 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 Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #51 out of 51 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Hovnanian Enterprises' current Forward PE Ratio is 647.06. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.07. Hovnanian Enterprises' value of 647.06 is 5260.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #51 out of 51 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hovnanian Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hovnanian Enterprises' Forward PE Ratio compare to BZH and LEGH?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #51 out of 51 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Hovnanian Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.07. Hovnanian Enterprises' value of 647.06 is 5260.9% 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 12.07, 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. Hovnanian Enterprises's current Forward PE Ratio of 647.06 is 5260.9% 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 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 Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 12.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hovnanian Enterprises's current Forward PE Ratio is 647.06. 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 Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $122.38, compared to a current price of $110.00 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 647.06 and 5260.9% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 12.07. Hovnanian Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB), the current Forward PE Ratio is 647.06 as of Jul. 13, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $110.00 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $122.38.
GuruFocus considers Hovnanian Enterprises to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HOVVB:
Forward PE Ratio: 647.06
GF Value™: $122.38 vs. price of $110.00 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5260.9% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#51 of 51)
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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