Hovnanian EnterprisesHOVVB 70 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates HOVVB with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $108.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 53 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks worse than 1886790.57% on this metric.
Hovnanian Enterprises's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hovnanian Enterprises's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
HOVVB's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry.
Industry Median: 4.1 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Hovnanian Enterprises 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
HOVVB vs BZH, LEGH, VNJA: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Hovnanian Enterprises's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hovnanian Enterprises's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hovnanian Enterprises's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 11, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #999999 out of 53 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Hovnanian Enterprises' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #999999 out of 53 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hovnanian Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hovnanian Enterprises' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to BZH and LEGH?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Hovnanian Enterprises ranks #999999 out of 53 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Hovnanian Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.10. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 4.10, based on 53 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hovnanian Enterprises's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. 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 $108.08, compared to a current price of $110.00 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Hovnanian Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVVB), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 11, 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 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $108.08.
GuruFocus considers Hovnanian Enterprises to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HOVVB:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $108.08 vs. price of $110.00 (1.8% above 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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