HOV Hovnanian Enterprises PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Apr 2, 2025, the Hovnanian Enterprises stock's PE ratio is 3.03. This takes into account the latest EPS of $35.16 and stock price of $106.53. The PE ratio has decreased by 38% from its last 4 quarters average of 4.9.

HOV PE ratio history

How has HOV's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Hovnanian Enterprises has averaged 7.33 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 3.03 is 59% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, HOV's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Oct 2018 quarter at 50, when the price was $36.5 and the EPS was $0.73. The lowest point was recorded in the Oct 2021 quarter, when it reached 0.96 with a price of $84.26 and an EPS of $87.5.

Today
3.03
Average
7.33
Median
4.25
Minimum
0.96
Maximum
50

Hovnanian Enterprises PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 111.57% in 2024

Maximum annual decrease: -92.04% in 2014

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 5.12 111.57% $176.04 $34.4
2023 2.42 81.95% $69.48 $28.76
2022 1.33 38.54% $40.33 $30.31
2021 0.96 -77.41% $84.26 $87.5
2020 4.25 N/A $31.76 $7.48
2019 N/A N/A $25.08 -$7.06
2018 50 N/A $36.5 $0.73
2017 N/A N/A $60.5 -$56.23
2016 N/A N/A $39 -$0.5
2015 N/A N/A $51.5 -$2.75
2014 1.83 -92.04% $94 $51.25
2013 23 N/A $126.5 $5.5
2012 N/A N/A $107.5 -$13
2011 N/A N/A $36 -$71.25
2010 118.67 N/A $89 $0.75

Hovnanian Enterprises PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Jan 2025 3.77 -26.37% $132.39 $35.16
Oct 2024 5.12 -15.51% $176.04 $34.4
Jul 2024 6.06 30.89% $209.89 $34.63
Apr 2024 4.63 -19.2% $147.83 $31.94
Jan 2024 5.73 136.78% $168.97 $29.5
Oct 2023 2.42 -47.28% $69.48 $28.76
Jul 2023 4.59 63.35% $106.62 $23.23
Apr 2023 2.81 45.6% $73.77 $26.23
Jan 2023 1.93 45.11% $57.88 $30.05
Oct 2022 1.33 -17.9% $40.33 $30.31
Jul 2022 1.62 -8.47% $48.51 $30.02
Apr 2022 1.77 62.39% $46.02 $25.95
Jan 2022 1.09 13.54% $96.88 $88.56
Oct 2021 0.96 -20% $84.26 $87.5
Jul 2021 1.2 -25.47% $104.39 $86.71

HOV average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of HOV for the past years

HOV's current PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
3.48
5-year avg
4.01
10-year avg
7.33
15-year avg
14.3

HOV PE vs peers

What is HOV's PE ratio compared to its peers

HOV's PE ratio is below its peer stocks DHI and LEN. Hovnanian Enterprises is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (3.03) than its peers average of 10.44.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
HOV Hovnanian Enterprises Inc 3.03 $631.15M
CHCI Comstock Holding Companies Inc 6.12 $91.02M
KBH Kb Home 6.77 $4.25B
PHM Pultegroup Inc 7.04 $21.12B
TOL Toll Brothers Inc 7.3 $10.63B
LEN Lennar Corp 8.08 $30.71B
DHI Horton D R Inc 8.99 $40.33B
NVR Nvr Inc 13.5 $21.84B
CVCO Cavco Industries Inc 25.7 $4.23B

Frequently asked questions

What is Hovnanian Enterprises's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for HOV stock as of Apr 2, 2025, stands at 3.03.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV)?

As an average over the last 3 years, HOV stock has a PE ratio of 3.48.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV)?

As an average over the last 5 years, HOV stock has a PE ratio of 4.01.

What is the highest PE ratio for HOV?

Over the last ten years, the Oct 2018 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 50.

How does the current PE ratio for HOV compare to its historical average?

HOV's price to earnings ratio is currently 59% below its 10-year historical average.

Why is Hovnanian Enterprises's PE ratio so low?

HOV's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 3.03 is considered low.

How is HOV's PE ratio calculated (Hovnanian Enterprises PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Apr 2, 2025), Hovnanian Enterprises's share price is $106.53. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jan 2025 is $35.16. Therefore, Hovnanian Enterprises's price to earnings ratio for today is 3.03. PE RATIO(3.03) = STOCK PRICE($106.53) / TTM EPS($35.16)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.