Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.
HOVConsumer CyclicalNASDAQResidential Construction
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the consumer cyclical sector, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. focuses on Residential Construction services and products. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, constructs, markets, and sells residential homes in the United States. The $593.4M market capitalization puts HOV squarely in small-cap range for its industry. It offers single-family detached homes, attached townhomes and condominiums, urban infill, and active lifestyle homes with amenities, such as clubhouses, swimming pools, tennis courts, tot lots, and open areas.
Market Cap
$593.4M
Beta
1.82
P/E (TTM)
97.38
P/E (Fwd)
7.89
EPS (TTM)
$1.04
EPS (Fwd)
$12.83
ROE
2.1%
ROA
1.3%
Cash
$249.1M
Total Debt
$1.08B
Free CF
-$93.5M
52W Change
-24.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where HOV stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, HOV finished 23.13% below its 150-day moving average ($118.05) and 23.17% below its 200-day moving average ($118.12). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is HOV overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, HOV's RSI(14) was 28.0, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $249.1M in cash, though total debt stands at $1.08B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$93.5M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of 2.1% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 1.3% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $2.92B (2022) to $2.98B (2025).
A beta of 1.82 means HOV is more volatile than average. Investors should be prepared for wider price swings relative to broader indices. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. The elevated P/E ratio means the stock is priced for significant future growth. If earnings disappoint, the price correction could be sharp. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. and its sector.