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KB HOME (KBH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:KBH - US48666K1097 - Common Stock

61.91 USD
+0.59 (+0.96%)
Last: 10/17/2025, 8:24:27 PM
61.9 USD
-0.01 (-0.02%)
After Hours: 10/17/2025, 8:24:27 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to KBH. KBH was compared to 63 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of KBH get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 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.
In the past 5 years KBH has always 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 68.25% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of KBH (14.07%) is better than 65.08% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.98%, KBH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.32% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KBH is in line with the industry average of 10.32%.
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

KBH has a Profit Margin of 8.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBH outperforms 68.25% of its industry peers.
KBH's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of KBH (10.39%) is better than 65.08% of its industry peers.
KBH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 20.58%, KBH is doing worse than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, KBH has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for KBH has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KBH has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 3.74. This indicates that KBH is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KBH's Altman-Z score of 3.74 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KBH outperforms 58.73% 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 of 29.32. This is in the lower half of the industry: KBH underperforms 60.32% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that KBH is not too dependend on debt financing.
KBH has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47. This is in the lower half of the industry: KBH underperforms 60.32% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 29.32
Altman-Z 3.74
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC8.69%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 6.09, KBH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
KBH has a Quick Ratio of 6.09. This is a bad value and indicates that KBH is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KBH has a Quick ratio of 0.65. This is in the lower half of the industry: KBH underperforms 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

The earnings per share for KBH have decreased by -8.72% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, KBH shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 24.25% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 8.10% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, KBH shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.77% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.72%
EPS 3Y11.99%
EPS 5Y24.25%
EPS Q2Q%-21.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.1%
Revenue growth 3Y6.58%
Revenue growth 5Y8.77%
Sales Q2Q%-7.54%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, KBH will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -4.40% on average per year.
KBH is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -4.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y-23.67%
EPS Next 2Y-12.58%
EPS Next 3Y-4.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-10.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.2%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.31%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

KBH is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.70.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KBH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KBH's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.40.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.56, the valuation of KBH can be described as very reasonable.
KBH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KBH is cheaper than 73.02% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.94, KBH is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.7
Fwd PE 9.56
KBH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKBH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

KBH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
KBH's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 65.26
EV/EBITDA 7.88
KBH Per share dataKBH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

KBH has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as KBH's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.40% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.36
EPS Next 2Y-12.58%
EPS Next 3Y-4.4%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KBH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.74%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.93, KBH pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
KBH's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.74%

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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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-12.58%
EPS Next 3Y-4.4%
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 (10/17/2025, 8:24:27 PM)

After market: 61.9 -0.01 (-0.02%)

61.91

+0.59 (+0.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)09-24 2025-09-24/amc
Earnings (Next)01-12 2026-01-12/amc
Inst Owners101.21%
Inst Owner Change0.35%
Ins Owners3.56%
Ins Owner Change1.2%
Market Cap4.21B
Analysts65.26
Price Target68.25 (10.24%)
Short Float %8.52%
Short Ratio3.87
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.74%
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)6.67%
PT rev (3m)1.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.7
Fwd PE 9.56
P/S 0.63
P/FCF 65.26
P/OCF 39.43
P/B 1.06
P/tB 1.06
EV/EBITDA 7.88
EPS(TTM)7.12
EY11.5%
EPS(NY)6.47
Fwd EY10.46%
FCF(TTM)0.95
FCFY1.53%
OCF(TTM)1.57
OCFY2.54%
SpS98.07
BVpS58.64
TBVpS58.64
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.36
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 3.74
F-Score5
WACC8.69%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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)-8.72%
EPS 3Y11.99%
EPS 5Y24.25%
EPS Q2Q%-21.08%
EPS Next Y-23.67%
EPS Next 2Y-12.58%
EPS Next 3Y-4.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.1%
Revenue growth 3Y6.58%
Revenue growth 5Y8.77%
Sales Q2Q%-7.54%
Revenue Next Year-10.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.2%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.31%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.07%
EBIT growth 3Y5.13%
EBIT growth 5Y18.09%
EBIT Next Year-9.54%
EBIT Next 3Y-3.8%
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%