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. At a $771.7M market cap, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. ranks as a small-cap company within consumer cyclical. 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
$771.7M
Beta
1.81
P/E (TTM)
37.74
P/E (Fwd)
31.28
EPS (TTM)
$3.49
EPS (Fwd)
$4.21
ROE
4.4%
ROA
2.0%
Cash
$310.9M
Total Debt
$1.08B
Free CF
$41.3M
52W Change
22.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $310.9M 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. Annual free cash flow of $41.3M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 4.4% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 2.0% 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 1.81 means HOV is more volatile than average. Investors should be prepared for wider price swings relative to broader indices. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing HOV's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.