Hovnanian EnterprisesHOV +4.00%67 OCF Yield % is 35.41 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 35.09. GuruFocus rates HOV with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $124.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 96 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks better than 94.79% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Hovnanian Enterprises OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hovnanian Enterprises's OCF 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.
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Hovnanian Enterprises's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Yield % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hovnanian Enterprises's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hovnanian Enterprises's OCF 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.
Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) has a OCF Yield % of 35.41 as of Jun. 27, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #5 out of 96 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises' OCF Yield % too high?
Hovnanian Enterprises' current OCF Yield % of 35.41 is near median its 10-year median of 35.09. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median OCF Yield % is 4.80. Hovnanian Enterprises' value of 35.41 is 638.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #5 out of 96 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' OCF Yield % compare to BZH and LEGH?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #5 out of 96 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Hovnanian Enterprises in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 4.80. Hovnanian Enterprises' value of 35.41 is 638.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 35.09 vs. the industry median of 4.80, 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 OCF Yield % for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median OCF Yield % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 4.80, based on 96 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hovnanian Enterprises's current OCF Yield % of 35.41 is 638.5% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median OCF Yield % is 4.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hovnanian Enterprises's current OCF Yield % is 35.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.09. 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 $124.95, compared to a current price of $147.55 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 35.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.09 and 638.5% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 4.80. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV), the current OCF Yield % is 35.41 as of Jun. 27, 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 $147.55 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $124.95.
GuruFocus considers Hovnanian Enterprises to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HOV:
OCF Yield %: 35.41 (near median its 10-year median of 35.09)
GF Value™: $124.95 vs. price of $147.55 (18.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 638.5% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#5 of 96)
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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