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KB HOME (KBH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KBH - US48666K1097 - Common Stock

57.19 USD
-0.87 (-1.5%)
Last: 1/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
57.19 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

KBH gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 60 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. KBH has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. KBH has a valuation in line with the averages, 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.
KBH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years KBH 4 years were profitable.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: KBH reported negative operating cash flow in multiple 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of KBH (7.36%) is better than 68.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KBH (13.18%) is better than 61.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of KBH (8.28%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KBH is above the industry average of 9.69%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.36%
ROE 13.18%
ROIC 8.28%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.86%, KBH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KBH has grown nicely.
KBH's Operating Margin of 9.71% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBH outperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
KBH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of KBH (19.96%) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KBH has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.71%
PM (TTM) 7.86%
GM 19.96%
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 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.
KBH has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
KBH Yearly Shares OutstandingKBH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
KBH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKBH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.62 indicates that KBH is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.62, KBH is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
KBH has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.56. This is a neutral value as KBH would need 5.56 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KBH's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.56 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KBH outperforms 51.67% of its industry peers.
KBH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
KBH has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.50) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.5
Debt/FCF 5.56
Altman-Z 3.62
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC8.55%
KBH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKBH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

KBH has a Current Ratio of 6.01. This indicates that KBH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 6.01, KBH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.33% of the companies in the same industry.
KBH has a Quick Ratio of 6.01. This is a bad value and indicates that KBH is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.67, KBH is not doing good in the industry: 65.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 6.01
Quick Ratio 0.67
KBH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKBH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

KBH shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -23.02%.
Measured over the past years, KBH shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 15.81% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.02%
EPS 3Y-10.68%
EPS 5Y15.81%
EPS Q2Q%-23.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-15.28%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, KBH will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.68% on average per year.
KBH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.39% yearly.
EPS Next Y-20.15%
EPS Next 2Y-0.3%
EPS Next 3Y-2.68%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.53%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.79%
Revenue Next 3Y0.39%
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.
KBH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKBH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B
KBH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKBH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.77, the valuation of KBH can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KBH is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KBH to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.17), we can say KBH is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.99, the valuation of KBH can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KBH is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.79. KBH is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.77
Fwd PE 10.99
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

KBH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KBH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.59
EV/EBITDA 8
KBH Per share dataKBH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

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 -2.68% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.55
EPS Next 2Y-0.3%
EPS Next 3Y-2.68%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KBH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.77%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.23, KBH pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, KBH has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.77%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of KBH grows each year by 34.29%, which is quite nice.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

13.77% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KBH. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP13.77%
EPS Next 2Y-0.3%
EPS Next 3Y-2.68%
KBH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKBH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (1/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 57.19 0 (0%)

57.19

-0.87 (-1.5%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)12-18 2025-12-18/amc
Earnings (Next)01-14 2026-01-14/amc
Inst Owners105.02%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.71%
Ins Owner Change-0.53%
Market Cap3.70B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)514.46M
Analysts64
Price Target65.38 (14.32%)
Short Float %10.36%
Short Ratio5.8
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.77%
Yearly Dividend0.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)34.29%
DP13.77%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.01%
Min EPS beat(2)1.56%
Max EPS beat(2)6.46%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.82%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.73%
Max EPS beat(4)6.46%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.88%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)9.9%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)8.75%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.03%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.03%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.27%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.37%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.23%
PT rev (1m)-2.3%
PT rev (3m)-4.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.77
Fwd PE 10.99
P/S 0.57
P/FCF 10.59
P/OCF 9.39
P/B 0.95
P/tB 0.95
EV/EBITDA 8
EPS(TTM)6.52
EY11.4%
EPS(NY)5.21
Fwd EY9.1%
FCF(TTM)5.4
FCFY9.44%
OCF(TTM)6.09
OCFY10.65%
SpS101.02
BVpS60.26
TBVpS60.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.55
Graham Number94.02
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.36%
ROE 13.18%
ROCE 10.78%
ROIC 8.28%
ROICexc 8.77%
ROICexgc 8.85%
OM 9.71%
PM (TTM) 7.86%
GM 19.96%
FCFM 5.35%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.18%
ROICexgc 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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.94
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.5
Debt/FCF 5.56
Debt/EBITDA 2.89
Cap/Depr 122.6%
Cap/Sales 0.68%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 58.72%
Profit Quality 67.99%
Current Ratio 6.01
Quick Ratio 0.67
Altman-Z 3.62
F-Score4
WACC8.55%
ROIC/WACC0.97
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)-23.02%
EPS 3Y-10.68%
EPS 5Y15.81%
EPS Q2Q%-23.81%
EPS Next Y-20.15%
EPS Next 2Y-0.3%
EPS Next 3Y-2.68%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-15.28%
Revenue Next Year-8.53%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.79%
Revenue Next 3Y0.39%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.11%
EBIT growth 3Y5.13%
EBIT growth 5Y18.09%
EBIT Next Year-16.32%
EBIT Next 3Y-10.59%
EBIT Next 5Y-4.92%
FCF growth 1Y-69.37%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y8.96%
OCF growth 1Y-66.57%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y7.64%

KB HOME / KBH FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KB HOME (KBH) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KBH.


What is the valuation status for KBH stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KB HOME (KBH). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is KB HOME (KBH) stock?

KB HOME (KBH) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


How financially healthy is KB HOME?

The financial health rating of KB HOME (KBH) is 5 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for KBH stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KB HOME (KBH) is expected to decline by -20.15% in the next year.