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Hovnanian Enterprises's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $99 Mil. Hovnanian Enterprises's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $396 Mil.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Hovnanian Enterprises had a gross margin of 14.75% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Hovnanian Enterprises Gross Profit Related Terms
Hovnanian Enterprises Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hovnanian Enterprises's Gross Profit 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.
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Hovnanian Enterprises's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hovnanian Enterprises's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hovnanian Enterprises's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit 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 $396 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB) has a Gross Profit of $396 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises' Gross Profit too high?
Hovnanian Enterprises' current Gross Profit is $396 Mil. Overall, Hovnanian Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hovnanian Enterprises' Gross Profit compare to LEGH and BZH?
Hovnanian Enterprises' Gross Profit of $396 Mil 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 Gross Profit for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Homebuilding & Construction industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. Hovnanian Enterprises's current Gross Profit is $396 Mil. 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 Gross Profit of $396 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $101.84, compared to a current price of $110.00 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $396 Mil. Hovnanian Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB), the current Gross Profit is $396 Mil 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 (HOVVB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hovnanian Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $110.00 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $101.84.
Key valuation signals for HOVVB:
Gross Profit: $396 Mil
GF Value™: $101.84 vs. price of $110.00 (8% above fair value)
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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