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HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES - HOV 7 5/8 PERP (HOVNP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:HOVNP - US4424871121

20.17 USD
-0.21 (-1.03%)
Last: 1/7/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to HOVNP. HOVNP was compared to 60 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. While HOVNP is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. HOVNP has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. HOVNP also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HOVNP had positive earnings in the past year.
HOVNP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years HOVNP 4 years were profitable.
HOVNP had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
HOVNP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHOVNP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.40%, HOVNP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.67% of the companies in the same industry.
HOVNP has a better Return On Equity (20.15%) than 88.33% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.98%, HOVNP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HOVNP is above the industry average of 9.69%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.4%
ROE 20.15%
ROIC 11.98%
ROA(3y)7.79%
ROA(5y)9.92%
ROE(3y)36.53%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)13.99%
ROIC(5y)12.81%
HOVNP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHOVNP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 200 300

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.41%, HOVNP is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HOVNP has declined.
HOVNP has a Operating Margin (8.58%) which is in line with its industry peers.
HOVNP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HOVNP has a Gross Margin of 18.90%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HOVNP underperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HOVNP has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.58%
PM (TTM) 4.41%
GM 18.9%
OM growth 3Y2.01%
OM growth 5Y17.48%
PM growth 3Y-27.87%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.84%
GM growth 5Y5.08%
HOVNP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHOVNP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HOVNP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
HOVNP has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
HOVNP Yearly Shares OutstandingHOVNP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M
HOVNP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHOVNP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.60 indicates that HOVNP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
HOVNP's Altman-Z score of 2.60 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HOVNP is outperformed by 61.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HOVNP is 8.06, which is on the high side as it means it would take HOVNP, 8.06 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HOVNP's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.06 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HOVNP outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.10 is on the high side and indicates that HOVNP has dependencies on debt financing.
HOVNP's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.10 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HOVNP is outperformed by 73.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.1
Debt/FCF 8.06
Altman-Z 2.6
ROIC/WACC2.52
WACC4.75%
HOVNP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHOVNP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.82 indicates that HOVNP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
HOVNP has a Current ratio of 3.82. This is in the better half of the industry: HOVNP outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.36 indicates that HOVNP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
HOVNP has a Quick ratio of 0.36. This is amonst the worse of the industry: HOVNP underperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.82
Quick Ratio 0.36
HOVNP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHOVNP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for HOVNP have decreased strongly by -76.56% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.92% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-76.56%
EPS 3Y-37.61%
EPS 5Y1.92%
EPS Q2Q%-103.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-16.51%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -24.65% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, HOVNP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.83% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-97.71%
EPS Next 2Y-24.65%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.78%
Revenue Next 2Y5.83%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
HOVNP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHOVNP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
HOVNP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHOVNP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 20 -20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 2.69 indicates a rather cheap valuation of HOVNP.
HOVNP's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HOVNP is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.92. HOVNP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
HOVNP is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 117.47.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HOVNP is valued a bit more expensive than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.57, HOVNP is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.69
Fwd PE 117.47
HOVNP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHOVNP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HOVNP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HOVNP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.05
EV/EBITDA 2.63
HOVNP Per share dataHOVNP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 200 400 600

4.3 Compensation for Growth

HOVNP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as HOVNP's earnings are expected to decrease with -24.65% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.4
EPS Next 2Y-24.65%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HOVNP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.28%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.23, HOVNP pays a better dividend. On top of this HOVNP pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HOVNP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.28%

5.2 History

The dividend of HOVNP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.98%!
HOVNP has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
HOVNP has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.98%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
HOVNP Yearly Dividends per shareHOVNP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

HOVNP pays out 6.34% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP6.34%
EPS Next 2Y-24.65%
EPS Next 3YN/A
HOVNP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHOVNP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M
HOVNP Dividend Payout.HOVNP Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HOVNP Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES - HOV 7 5/8 PERP

NASDAQ:HOVNP (1/7/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

20.17

-0.21 (-1.03%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)12-04 2025-12-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23
Inst Owners64.88%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap118.80M
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)168.30M
Analysts45
Price Target23.76 (17.8%)
Short Float %0.08%
Short Ratio0.63
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.28%
Yearly Dividend1.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.98%
DP6.34%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-22.83%
Min EPS beat(2)-43.87%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.8%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.07%
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)14.67%
PT rev (3m)22.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.69
Fwd PE 117.47
P/S 0.03
P/FCF 1.05
P/OCF 0.88
P/B 0.14
P/tB 0.14
EV/EBITDA 2.63
EPS(TTM)7.49
EY37.13%
EPS(NY)0.17
Fwd EY0.85%
FCF(TTM)19.29
FCFY95.62%
OCF(TTM)22.93
OCFY113.66%
SpS647.53
BVpS141.83
TBVpS141.83
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.4
Graham Number154.6
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.4%
ROE 20.15%
ROCE 15.29%
ROIC 11.98%
ROICexc 12.87%
ROICexgc 14.09%
OM 8.58%
PM (TTM) 4.41%
GM 18.9%
FCFM 2.98%
ROA(3y)7.79%
ROA(5y)9.92%
ROE(3y)36.53%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)13.99%
ROIC(5y)12.81%
ROICexc(3y)16.7%
ROICexc(5y)15.21%
ROICexgc(3y)18.6%
ROICexgc(5y)17.04%
ROCE(3y)17.85%
ROCE(5y)16.34%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.28%
ROICexgc growth 5Y20.6%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y21.31%
OM growth 3Y2.01%
OM growth 5Y17.48%
PM growth 3Y-27.87%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.84%
GM growth 5Y5.08%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.45
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.1
Debt/FCF 8.06
Debt/EBITDA 2.71
Cap/Depr 202.89%
Cap/Sales 0.56%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 39.98%
Profit Quality 67.5%
Current Ratio 3.82
Quick Ratio 0.36
Altman-Z 2.6
F-Score6
WACC4.75%
ROIC/WACC2.52
Cap/Depr(3y)224.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)169.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.41%
Profit Quality(3y)91.47%
Profit Quality(5y)187.32%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-76.56%
EPS 3Y-37.61%
EPS 5Y1.92%
EPS Q2Q%-103.99%
EPS Next Y-97.71%
EPS Next 2Y-24.65%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-16.51%
Revenue Next Year6.78%
Revenue Next 2Y5.83%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-19.85%
EBIT growth 3Y4.66%
EBIT growth 5Y27.23%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-71.06%
FCF growth 3Y-69.53%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-67.04%
OCF growth 3Y-51.73%
OCF growth 5YN/A

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES - HOV 7 5/8 PERP / HOVNP FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to HOVNP.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES - HOV 7 5/8 PERP (HOVNP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES - HOV 7 5/8 PERP (HOVNP) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for HOVNP stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES - HOV 7 5/8 PERP (HOVNP) is 2.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.14.


How financially healthy is HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES - HOV 7 5/8 PERP?

The financial health rating of HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES - HOV 7 5/8 PERP (HOVNP) is 3 / 10.