HOV (Hovnanian Enterprises) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -0.15% (As of Apr. 2026)


HOV Hovnanian Enterprises Inc HOV
67 GF Score
Price $147.55
GF Value $124.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hovnanian Enterprises ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Hovnanian Enterprises HOV +4.00% 67 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -0.15% as of Apr. 2026. 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.

Hovnanian Enterprises's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -0.14%. Hovnanian Enterprises's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.95. Hovnanian Enterprises's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -0.15%.


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Hovnanian Enterprises ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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Hovnanian Enterprises ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Hovnanian Enterprises Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Hovnanian Enterprises Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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HOV vs BZH, LEGH, LGIH: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Hovnanian Enterprises's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hovnanian Enterprises's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hovnanian Enterprises's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Hovnanian Enterprises ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Hovnanian Enterprises's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=7.83% / 1.03
=7.60%

Hovnanian Enterprises's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-0.14% / 0.95
=-0.15%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -0.15% mean?
Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -0.15% as of Apr. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Hovnanian Enterprises' current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -0.15%. 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' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to BZH and LEGH?
Hovnanian Enterprises' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of -0.15% can be compared against companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Homebuilding & Construction industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. Hovnanian Enterprises's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -0.15%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -0.15%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is -0.15% as of Apr. 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:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: -0.15%
  • GF Value™: $124.95 vs. price of $147.55 (18.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 11 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges HOVVB: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.
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