HOVVB (Hovnanian Enterprises) Interest Expense: $-41 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

What is Hovnanian Enterprises Interest Expense?

Hovnanian Enterprises HOVVB 67 Interest Expense is $-41 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates HOVVB with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $96.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Hovnanian Enterprises's interest expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ -12 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-41 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Hovnanian Enterprises's Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ 15 Mil. Hovnanian Enterprises's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ -12 Mil. Hovnanian Enterprises's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.16. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Hovnanian Enterprises (OTCPK:HOVVB) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Hovnanian Enterprises's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-12 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $15 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $935 Mil.

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

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	14.51	/	-12.49
	=	1.16

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Hovnanian Enterprises Interest Expense Historical Data

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Hovnanian Enterprises Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-41 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-41 Mil mean?

Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB) has a Interest Expense of $-41 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors.

Is Hovnanian Enterprises' Interest Expense too high?

Hovnanian Enterprises' current Interest Expense is $-41 Mil. Overall, Hovnanian Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Hovnanian Enterprises' Interest Expense compare to BZH and LEGH?

Hovnanian Enterprises' Interest Expense of $-41 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 Interest Expense for a Homebuilding & Construction company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Homebuilding & Construction industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. Hovnanian Enterprises's current Interest Expense is $-41 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?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $96.55, compared to a current price of $110.00 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-41 Mil. Hovnanian Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB), the current Interest Expense is $-41 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 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $96.55. GuruFocus considers Hovnanian Enterprises to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HOVVB:

Interest Expense: $-41 Mil
GF Value™: $96.55 vs. price of $110.00 (13.9% above fair value)
GF Score™: 67/100 with 11 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Homebuilding & Construction

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

Other Exchanges HOV: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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