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MERITAGE HOMES CORP (MTH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MTH - US59001A1025 - Common Stock

72.23 USD
-0.3 (-0.41%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
72.23 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

MTH gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 61 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. MTH has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MTH has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MTH had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MTH has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years MTH has always been profitable.
In multiple years MTH reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
MTH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMTH 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 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

MTH has a better Return On Assets (6.98%) than 65.57% of its industry peers.
MTH's Return On Equity of 10.24% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MTH outperforms 55.74% of its industry peers.
MTH has a Return On Invested Capital (7.67%) which is in line with its industry peers.
MTH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.00%. This is significantly above the industry average of 9.75%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.67%) for MTH is well below the 3 year average (15.00%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that MTH had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.98%
ROE 10.24%
ROIC 7.67%
ROA(3y)13.26%
ROA(5y)13.22%
ROE(3y)18.81%
ROE(5y)19.74%
ROIC(3y)15%
ROIC(5y)15.05%
MTH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMTH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 8.96%, MTH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.05% of the companies in the same industry.
MTH's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MTH's Operating Margin of 11.56% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MTH outperforms 73.77% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MTH has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 14.69%, MTH is doing worse than 90.16% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MTH has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.56%
PM (TTM) 8.96%
GM 14.69%
OM growth 3Y-5.81%
OM growth 5Y13.51%
PM growth 3Y-5.01%
PM growth 5Y12.55%
GM growth 3Y-5.75%
GM growth 5Y9.07%
MTH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMTH 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

MTH has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
MTH has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MTH has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MTH has a worse debt to assets ratio.
MTH Yearly Shares OutstandingMTH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
MTH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMTH 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

An Altman-Z score of 4.28 indicates that MTH is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
MTH has a better Altman-Z score (4.28) than 70.49% of its industry peers.
MTH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
MTH's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.35 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MTH outperforms 50.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 4.28
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC8.47%
MTH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMTH 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 5B

2.3 Liquidity

MTH has a Current Ratio of 11.20. This indicates that MTH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
MTH's Current ratio of 11.20 is amongst the best of the industry. MTH outperforms 98.36% of its industry peers.
MTH has a Quick Ratio of 1.64. This is a normal value and indicates that MTH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.64, MTH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 11.2
Quick Ratio 1.64
MTH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMTH 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

MTH shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -32.28%.
Measured over the past years, MTH shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 26.87% on average per year.
MTH shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.06%.
The Revenue has been growing by 11.77% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.28%
EPS 3Y3.55%
EPS 5Y26.87%
EPS Q2Q%-47.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.06%
Revenue growth 3Y7.54%
Revenue growth 5Y11.77%
Sales Q2Q%-10.81%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, MTH will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -7.60% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, MTH will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.24% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-35.1%
EPS Next 2Y-17.61%
EPS Next 3Y-7.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.9%
Revenue Next 2Y0.07%
Revenue Next 3Y2.24%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
MTH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMTH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B
MTH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMTH 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 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.66, the valuation of MTH can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MTH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MTH is cheaper than 72.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MTH's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.46.
MTH is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.93.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MTH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.69% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.10. MTH is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.66
Fwd PE 9.93
MTH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMTH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

MTH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.58
MTH Per share dataMTH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of MTH may justify a higher PE ratio.
MTH's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.60% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.36
EPS Next 2Y-17.61%
EPS Next 3Y-7.6%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MTH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.37%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
MTH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.09. MTH pays more dividend than 83.61% of the companies in the same industry.
MTH's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.37%

5.2 History

The dividend of MTH is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 175.81%!
MTH has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
MTH has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)175.81%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
MTH Yearly Dividends per shareMTH Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

21.92% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MTH. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP21.92%
EPS Next 2Y-17.61%
EPS Next 3Y-7.6%
MTH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMTH 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 -200M 400M 600M 800M
MTH Dividend Payout.MTH Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MTH Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MERITAGE HOMES CORP

NYSE:MTH (12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 72.23 0 (0%)

72.23

-0.3 (-0.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners103.21%
Inst Owner Change-0.93%
Ins Owners2.27%
Ins Owner Change0.78%
Market Cap5.09B
Revenue(TTM)6.04B
Net Income(TTM)541.63M
Analysts72.5
Price Target81.21 (12.43%)
Short Float %5.52%
Short Ratio4.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.37%
Yearly Dividend1.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)175.81%
DP21.92%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date12-17 2025-12-17 (0.43)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.26%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.68%
Max EPS beat(2)3.16%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.68%
Max EPS beat(4)3.16%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)6.64%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)12.03%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)12.02%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.09%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.09%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.44%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.76%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.98%
PT rev (1m)-3.94%
PT rev (3m)-10.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.66
Fwd PE 9.93
P/S 0.84
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.96
P/tB 0.97
EV/EBITDA 8.58
EPS(TTM)7.48
EY10.36%
EPS(NY)7.27
Fwd EY10.07%
FCF(TTM)-3.59
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-3.19
OCFYN/A
SpS85.83
BVpS75.1
TBVpS74.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.36
Graham Number112.42
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.98%
ROE 10.24%
ROCE 9.81%
ROIC 7.67%
ROICexc 8.54%
ROICexgc 8.9%
OM 11.56%
PM (TTM) 8.96%
GM 14.69%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)13.26%
ROA(5y)13.22%
ROE(3y)18.81%
ROE(5y)19.74%
ROIC(3y)15%
ROIC(5y)15.05%
ROICexc(3y)17.65%
ROICexc(5y)17.95%
ROICexgc(3y)18.2%
ROICexgc(5y)18.52%
ROCE(3y)19.2%
ROCE(5y)19.27%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.71%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.77%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.56%
OM growth 3Y-5.81%
OM growth 5Y13.51%
PM growth 3Y-5.01%
PM growth 5Y12.55%
GM growth 3Y-5.75%
GM growth 5Y9.07%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.78
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.53
Cap/Depr 109.62%
Cap/Sales 0.46%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 11.2
Quick Ratio 1.64
Altman-Z 4.28
F-Score3
WACC8.47%
ROIC/WACC0.9
Cap/Depr(3y)123.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)106.42%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.5%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.49%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-32.28%
EPS 3Y3.55%
EPS 5Y26.87%
EPS Q2Q%-47.94%
EPS Next Y-35.1%
EPS Next 2Y-17.61%
EPS Next 3Y-7.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.06%
Revenue growth 3Y7.54%
Revenue growth 5Y11.77%
Sales Q2Q%-10.81%
Revenue Next Year-5.9%
Revenue Next 2Y0.07%
Revenue Next 3Y2.24%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-33.05%
EBIT growth 3Y1.3%
EBIT growth 5Y26.86%
EBIT Next Year-9.67%
EBIT Next 3Y4.05%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-125.35%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-121.73%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

MERITAGE HOMES CORP / MTH FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for MTH stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for MERITAGE HOMES CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to MERITAGE HOMES CORP (MTH). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is MERITAGE HOMES CORP (MTH) stock?

MERITAGE HOMES CORP (MTH) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for MTH stock?

The financial health rating of MERITAGE HOMES CORP (MTH) is 6 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for MERITAGE HOMES CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MERITAGE HOMES CORP (MTH) is expected to decline by -35.1% in the next year.