Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) has returned 13.71% so far this year and 5.92% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HOV has returned 11.31% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 17, 1992, HOV's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.84%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.2 years.

Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was Sep 2019 with a return of +133.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -66.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, HOV closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 18, 2009 with a return of +50.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -29.3%.

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 5.19%, beta of 1.62, and R² of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 18, 1992.

• This stock participated in 175.39% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 157.20% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.19 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

HOV ranks 44 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. was 99.70%, occurring on Aug 9, 2019. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. drawdown is 93.94%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Residential Construction industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.