Hovnanian EnterprisesHOVVB 68 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 6.98% as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 20.66. GuruFocus rates HOVVB with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $122.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 89 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks better than 84.27% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, Hovnanian Enterprises's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 6.98%.
Hovnanian Enterprises (OTCPK:HOVVB) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
Hovnanian Enterprises Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Hovnanian Enterprises Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hovnanian Enterprises's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.
Hovnanian Enterprises Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
HOVVB vs BZH, LEGH, VNJA: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Hovnanian Enterprises's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hovnanian Enterprises's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hovnanian Enterprises's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.
* 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 6.98% mean?
Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 6.98% as of Jul. 06, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 20.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #14 out of 89 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises' Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Hovnanian Enterprises' current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 6.98% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 20.66. Based on the distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #14 out of 89 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 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hovnanian Enterprises' Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to BZH and LEGH?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #14 out of 89 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Hovnanian Enterprises in the top 16% 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Homebuilding & Construction industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. Hovnanian Enterprises's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 6.98%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 20.66. 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 Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $122.32, compared to a current price of $110.00 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 6.98%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 20.66. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 6.98% as of Jul. 06, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $110.00 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $122.32.
GuruFocus considers Hovnanian Enterprises to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HOVVB:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 6.98% (66% below median its 10-year median of 20.66)
GF Value™: $122.32 vs. price of $110.00 (10.1% below 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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