Hovnanian EnterprisesHOV +11.31%68 Median PS Value is $58.24 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 6752% above its 10-year median of 0.85. 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. Among 60 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks worse than 95% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hovnanian Enterprises's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
HOV'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.85 Max: 3.99
Current: 2.44
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Hovnanian Enterprises was 3.99. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.85.
HOV's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 95% of 60
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.96
vs HOV: 2.44
Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Hovnanian Enterprises's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
141.91
/
58.24
=
2.44
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Hovnanian Enterprises Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hovnanian Enterprises's Median PS Value 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.
HOV vs BZH, LEGH, LGIH: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Hovnanian Enterprises's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hovnanian Enterprises's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hovnanian Enterprises's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.1347.
Hovnanian Enterprises's Revenue per Share 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 $432.225.
* 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 (HOV) has a Median PS Value of $58.24 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. This is 6752% above median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, Hovnanian Enterprises' Median PS Value has ranged from 0.11 to 3.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #57 out of 60 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 95%.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises' Median PS Value too high?
Hovnanian Enterprises' current Median PS Value of $58.24 is 6752% above median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 3.99. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Median PS Value is 0.96. Hovnanian Enterprises' value of $58.24 is 5966.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #57 out of 60 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Median PS Value compare to BZH and LEGH?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #57 out of 60 companies for Median PS Value. This places Hovnanian Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.96. Hovnanian Enterprises' value of $58.24 is 5966.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Hovnanian Enterprises' own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.11 to 3.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 0.96, Hovnanian Enterprises has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Median PS Value among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 0.96, based on 60 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hovnanian Enterprises's current Median PS Value of $58.24 is 5966.7% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hovnanian Enterprises's current Median PS Value is $58.24, which is 6752% above median its own 10-year median of 0.85. 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 Median PS Value is $58.24, which is 6752% above median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 5966.7% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 0.96. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV), the current Median PS Value is $58.24 as of Jun. 24, 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:
Median PS Value: $58.24 (6752% above median its 10-year median of 0.85)
GF Value™: $124.94 vs. price of $141.91 (13.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5966.7% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#57 of 60)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOV 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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