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Hovnanian Enterprises's quarterly market cap
declined
from Jan. 2026 ($669 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($658 Mil) but then
increased
from Apr. 2026 ($658 Mil) to Jul. 2026 ($738 Mil).
Hovnanian Enterprises's annual market cap
increased
from Oct. 2023 ($423 Mil) to Oct. 2024 ($1,066 Mil) but then
declined
from Oct. 2024 ($1,066 Mil) to Oct. 2025 ($714 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Hovnanian Enterprises's Enterprise Value for Today is $1,504 Mil.
Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
* 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hovnanian Enterprises's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hovnanian Enterprises's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Hovnanian Enterprises's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Market Cap of $681 Mil as of Sep. 18, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #34 out of 97 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises' Market Cap too high?
Hovnanian Enterprises' current Market Cap is $681 Mil. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Market Cap is 200.04. Hovnanian Enterprises' value of $681 Mil is 240.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #34 out of 97 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hovnanian Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hovnanian Enterprises' Market Cap compare to LEGH and BZH?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #34 out of 97 companies for Market Cap. This puts Hovnanian Enterprises in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Market Cap is 200.04. Hovnanian Enterprises' value of $681 Mil is 240.4% 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 Market Cap for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Market Cap among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 200.04, based on 97 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hovnanian Enterprises's current Market Cap of $681 Mil is 240.4% 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Market Cap is 200.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hovnanian Enterprises's current Market Cap is $681 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 (HOV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $130.31, compared to a current price of $114.18 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is $681 Mil and 240.4% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 200.04. Hovnanian Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV), the current Market Cap is $681 Mil as of Sep. 18, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $114.18 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $130.31.
GuruFocus considers Hovnanian Enterprises to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HOV:
Market Cap: $681 Mil
GF Value™: $130.31 vs. price of $114.18 (12.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 240.4% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#34 of 97)
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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