HOVVB (Hovnanian Enterprises) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


HOVVB Hovnanian Enterprises Inc HOVVB
67 GF Score
Price $110.00
GF Value $93.15
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Hovnanian Enterprises Moat Score?

Hovnanian Enterprises HOVVB 67 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates HOVVB with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $93.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 102 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks better than 78.43% on this metric.

Hovnanian Enterprises has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Hovnanian Enterprises has No Moat: Hovnanian Enterprises has very weak competitive advantages. While it has some market presence, it lacks significant customer switching costs, intellectual property, and regulatory barriers. The company's competitive position is not durable enough to warrant a narrow moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Hovnanian Enterprises might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Hovnanian Enterprises  (OTCPK:HOVVB) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Hovnanian Enterprises Moat Score Related Terms

HOVVB vs BZH, LEGH, VNJA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Hovnanian Enterprises's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hovnanian Enterprises's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hovnanian Enterprises's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #22 out of 102 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises' Moat Score too high?
Hovnanian Enterprises' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #22 out of 102 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Moat Score compare to BZH and LEGH?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #22 out of 102 companies for Moat Score. This places Hovnanian Enterprises in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Homebuilding & Construction industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Hovnanian Enterprises's current Moat Score is 3. 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 $93.15, compared to a current price of $110.00 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 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 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $93.15. GuruFocus considers Hovnanian Enterprises to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HOVVB:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $93.15 vs. price of $110.00 (18.1% 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

Other Exchanges HOV:USAHOVNP.PFD:USA
Address 90 Matawan Road, Fifth Floor, Matawan, NJ, USA, 07747
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.
67GF Score

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