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Haverty FurnitureHVT -1.22%68 Shiller PE Ratio is 9.94 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 16.52. GuruFocus rates HVT with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 587 Retail - Cyclical companies, Haverty Furniture ranks better than 77.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Haverty Furniture's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HVT'
s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.39 Med: 16.52 Max: 46.67
Current: 9.96
During the past years, Haverty Furniture's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 46.67. The lowest was 6.39. And the median was 16.52.
HVT's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked better than 77.17% of 587
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 17.76
vs HVT: 9.96
E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.
Haverty Furniture's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.320. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is $2.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation
Haverty Furniture (NYSE:HVT) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.
Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.
Be Aware
Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.
Haverty Furniture Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms
Haverty Furniture Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Haverty Furniture's Shiller PE Ratio 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.
HVT vs TTSH, LIVE, HD: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Haverty Furniture's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE Ratio 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.
Haverty Furniture Shiller PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Haverty Furniture's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Haverty Furniture's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.
* 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.
Haverty Furniture's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:
For example, Haverty Furniture's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:
Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
Haverty Furniture (HVT) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 9.94 as of Aug. 18, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Haverty Furniture and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 16.52. Over the past decade, Haverty Furniture's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 6.39 to 46.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Haverty Furniture ranks #134 out of 587 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is Haverty Furniture's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
Haverty Furniture's current Shiller PE Ratio of 9.94 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 16.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.39 to a high of 46.67. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 17.76. Haverty Furniture's value of 9.94 is 44% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Haverty Furniture ranks #134 out of 587 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Haverty Furniture has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Haverty Furniture's Shiller PE Ratio compare to TTSH and LIVE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Haverty Furniture ranks #134 out of 587 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This places Haverty Furniture in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 17.76. Haverty Furniture's value of 9.94 is 44% below this benchmark. Historically, Haverty Furniture's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 6.39 to 46.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.52 vs. the industry median of 17.76, Haverty Furniture has consistently been below 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 Shiller PE Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 17.76, based on 587 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Haverty Furniture's current Shiller PE Ratio of 9.94 is 44% below 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Haverty Furniture and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 17.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Haverty Furniture's current Shiller PE Ratio is 9.94, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 16.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Haverty Furniture stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haverty Furniture (HVT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.72, compared to a current price of $28.44 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 9.94, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 16.52 and 44% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 17.76. Haverty Furniture's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Haverty Furniture (HVT), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 9.94 as of Aug. 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 Haverty Furniture (HVT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haverty Furniture stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.44 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.72.
GuruFocus considers Haverty Furniture to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HVT:
Shiller PE Ratio: 9.94 (40% below median its 10-year median of 16.52)
GF Value™: $24.72 vs. price of $28.44 (15% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#134 of 587)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HVT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc is a specialty retailer of residential furniture and accessories. It provides various products such as Sofa Tables, Sleepers, End Tables, Cocktail Tables, Accent Pieces, Display Cabinets, Wall Decor, floral and Tress, and other related products. The company operates in the Southern and Midwestern U.S. All its activities are encompassed in its Merchandise division. The company derives the majority of revenue from its upholstery products and, secondarily, from bedroom furniture.
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