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KB HOME (KBH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:KBH - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US48666K1097 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

57.19  +1.93 (+3.49%)

After market: 57.19 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, KBH scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KBH was compared to 63 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. KBH has an average financial health and profitability rating. KBH is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KBH had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KBH had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years KBH has been profitable.
KBH had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
KBH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKBH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.00%, KBH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
KBH's Return On Equity of 14.07% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBH outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
KBH has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.98%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBH outperforms 63.49% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KBH is in line with the industry average of 10.08%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8%
ROE 14.07%
ROIC 8.98%
ROA(3y)10.13%
ROA(5y)9.11%
ROE(3y)17.86%
ROE(5y)16.65%
ROIC(3y)11.76%
ROIC(5y)10.39%
KBH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKBH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.41%, KBH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.25% of the companies in the same industry.
KBH's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KBH has a better Operating Margin (10.39%) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KBH has grown nicely.
KBH has a Gross Margin of 20.58%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KBH underperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KBH has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.39%
PM (TTM) 8.41%
GM 20.58%
OM growth 3Y-1.36%
OM growth 5Y8.57%
PM growth 3Y-1.51%
PM growth 5Y9.84%
GM growth 3Y-0.91%
GM growth 5Y2.86%
KBH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKBH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KBH is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KBH has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KBH has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
KBH has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
KBH Yearly Shares OutstandingKBH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
KBH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKBH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

KBH has an Altman-Z score of 3.68. This indicates that KBH is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KBH has a Altman-Z score of 3.68. This is in the better half of the industry: KBH outperforms 63.49% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KBH is 29.32, which is on the high side as it means it would take KBH, 29.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KBH has a Debt to FCF ratio (29.32) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that KBH is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.47, KBH is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 29.32
Altman-Z 3.68
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC7.35%
KBH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKBH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 6.09 indicates that KBH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
KBH's Current ratio of 6.09 is amongst the best of the industry. KBH outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that KBH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KBH's Quick ratio of 0.65 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KBH is outperformed by 61.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 6.09
Quick Ratio 0.65
KBH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKBH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

KBH shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.13%.
KBH shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 24.25% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.65% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.77% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.13%
EPS 3Y11.99%
EPS 5Y24.25%
EPS Q2Q%-30.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.65%
Revenue growth 3Y6.58%
Revenue growth 5Y8.77%
Sales Q2Q%-10.54%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, KBH will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -3.30% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KBH will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.43% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-23.52%
EPS Next 2Y-12.44%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.16%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.06%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.43%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
KBH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKBH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B
KBH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKBH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.57, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of KBH.
KBH's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KBH is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KBH to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.82), we can say KBH is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.81, which indicates a very decent valuation of KBH.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KBH is valued a bit cheaper than 69.84% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KBH to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.21), we can say KBH is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.57
Fwd PE 8.81
KBH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKBH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KBH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as KBH.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 60.28
EV/EBITDA 7.5
KBH Per share dataKBH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of KBH may justify a higher PE ratio.
KBH's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.30% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.31
EPS Next 2Y-12.44%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.81%, KBH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
KBH's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.35.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, KBH is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.81%

5.2 History

The dividend of KBH is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 34.29%!
KBH has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
KBH has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)34.29%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years11
KBH Yearly Dividends per shareKBH Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

KBH pays out 12.99% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP12.99%
EPS Next 2Y-12.44%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
KBH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKBH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
KBH Dividend Payout.KBH Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KBH Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KB HOME

NYSE:KBH (8/1/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 57.19 0 (0%)

57.19

+1.93 (+3.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)06-23 2025-06-23/amc
Earnings (Next)09-22 2025-09-22/amc
Inst Owners102.85%
Inst Owner Change-0.39%
Ins Owners3.38%
Ins Owner Change7.25%
Market Cap3.89B
Analysts64.21
Price Target62.59 (9.44%)
Short Float %8.27%
Short Ratio3.55
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.81%
Yearly Dividend0.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)34.29%
DP12.99%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date08-07 2025-08-07 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.58%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.73%
Max EPS beat(2)1.56%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.23%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.73%
Max EPS beat(4)1.99%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)7.13%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)9.97%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)8.21%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.56%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.86%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.56%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.38%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.09%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.71%
PT rev (1m)-6.51%
PT rev (3m)-7.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.54%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-15.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.18%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.57
Fwd PE 8.81
P/S 0.58
P/FCF 60.28
P/OCF 36.42
P/B 0.98
P/tB 0.98
EV/EBITDA 7.5
EPS(TTM)7.55
EY13.2%
EPS(NY)6.49
Fwd EY11.36%
FCF(TTM)0.95
FCFY1.66%
OCF(TTM)1.57
OCFY2.75%
SpS98.07
BVpS58.64
TBVpS58.64
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.31
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8%
ROE 14.07%
ROCE 11.7%
ROIC 8.98%
ROICexc 9.47%
ROICexgc 9.56%
OM 10.39%
PM (TTM) 8.41%
GM 20.58%
FCFM 0.97%
ROA(3y)10.13%
ROA(5y)9.11%
ROE(3y)17.86%
ROE(5y)16.65%
ROIC(3y)11.76%
ROIC(5y)10.39%
ROICexc(3y)12.99%
ROICexc(5y)11.48%
ROICexgc(3y)13.14%
ROICexgc(5y)11.64%
ROCE(3y)15.32%
ROCE(5y)13.54%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-0.18%
ROICexcg growth 5Y10.13%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.42%
OM growth 3Y-1.36%
OM growth 5Y8.57%
PM growth 3Y-1.51%
PM growth 5Y9.84%
GM growth 3Y-0.91%
GM growth 5Y2.86%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.95
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 29.32
Debt/EBITDA 2.59
Cap/Depr 115.98%
Cap/Sales 0.63%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 14.63%
Profit Quality 11.5%
Current Ratio 6.09
Quick Ratio 0.65
Altman-Z 3.68
F-Score5
WACC7.35%
ROIC/WACC1.22
Cap/Depr(3y)114.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)116.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.63%
Profit Quality(3y)81.83%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.13%
EPS 3Y11.99%
EPS 5Y24.25%
EPS Q2Q%-30.23%
EPS Next Y-23.52%
EPS Next 2Y-12.44%
EPS Next 3Y-3.3%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.65%
Revenue growth 3Y6.58%
Revenue growth 5Y8.77%
Sales Q2Q%-10.54%
Revenue Next Year-8.16%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.06%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.43%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.07%
EBIT growth 3Y5.13%
EBIT growth 5Y18.09%
EBIT Next Year0.49%
EBIT Next 3Y3.71%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-93.94%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y8.96%
OCF growth 1Y-90.35%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y7.64%