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KB Home (KBH)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US48666K1097
CUSIP
48666K109
IPO Date
Jan 1, 1987

Highlights

Market Cap
$3.30B
Enterprise Value
$4.99B
EPS (TTM)
$5.25
PE Ratio
9.85
PEG Ratio
1.93
Total Revenue (TTM)
$5.92B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$893.19M
EBITDA (TTM)
$477.26M
Year Range
$48.90 - $68.71
Target Price
$63.75
ROA (TTM)
5.26%
ROE (TTM)
7.80%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

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


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

KB Home (KBH) has returned -7.88% so far this year and -9.42% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, KBH has achieved an annualized return of 15.31%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


KB Home

1D
2.45%
1M
-18.61%
YTD
-7.88%
6M
-18.02%
1Y
-9.42%
3Y*
10.45%
5Y*
3.20%
10Y*
15.31%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 5, 1987, KBH's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.38%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.2 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Mar 2009 with a return of +48.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -44.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, KBH closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +37.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -30.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.00%10.95%-18.61%-7.88%
20252.10%-8.75%-4.72%-7.04%-4.09%2.69%4.32%15.49%0.14%-1.92%3.48%-12.31%-12.72%
2024-4.59%11.85%6.70%-8.63%9.41%-0.59%22.66%-2.44%2.37%-8.39%5.74%-20.57%6.64%
202320.72%-7.91%13.92%9.06%-0.78%19.34%4.37%-5.53%-8.90%-4.49%18.33%19.88%99.04%
2022-5.54%-8.28%-16.14%0.15%6.83%-17.48%14.69%-11.80%-9.53%11.19%9.50%1.47%-27.48%
202124.22%-2.67%15.23%3.65%-2.65%-13.01%4.22%1.75%-9.55%3.16%-0.04%11.85%35.29%

Benchmark Metrics

KB Home has an annualized alpha of 5.43%, beta of 1.35, and R² of 0.26 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 06, 1987.

  • This stock captured 151.16% of S&P 500 Index gains and 145.58% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.26 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.

Alpha
5.43%
Beta
1.35
0.26
Upside Capture
151.16%
Downside Capture
145.58%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

KBH ranks 27 for risk / return — below 27% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


KBH Risk / Return Rank: 2727
Overall Rank
KBH Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2929
Sharpe Ratio Rank
KBH Sortino Ratio Rank: 2626
Sortino Ratio Rank
KBH Omega Ratio Rank: 2727
Omega Ratio Rank
KBH Calmar Ratio Rank: 2929
Calmar Ratio Rank
KBH Martin Ratio Rank: 2626
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for KB Home (KBH) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


KBHBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.26

0.90

-1.15

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.13

1.39

-1.52

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.99

1.21

-0.23

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.35

1.40

-1.75

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-0.85

6.61

-7.46

Explore KBH risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

KB Home provided a 1.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.00 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.


0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.00$1.00$0.95$0.70$0.60$0.60$0.42$0.39$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10

Dividend yield

1.93%1.77%1.45%1.12%1.88%1.34%1.25%1.14%0.52%0.31%0.63%0.81%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for KB Home. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.25
2025$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$1.00
2024$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.95
2023$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.70
2022$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.60
2021$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.60

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

KB Home has a dividend yield of 1.93%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

KB Home has a payout ratio of 19.45%, which is below the market average. This means KB Home returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

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.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the KB Home. 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 KB Home was 92.78%, occurring on Aug 23, 2011. Recovery took 3147 trading sessions.

The current KB Home drawdown is 40.86%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-92.78%Jul 21, 20051535Aug 23, 20113147Feb 27, 20244682
-74.56%Oct 10, 1989267Oct 29, 1990316Jan 29, 1992583
-56%Jan 6, 1994457Oct 26, 1995561Jan 15, 19981018
-52.77%Feb 13, 1992131Aug 19, 1992349Jan 5, 1994480
-51.31%Jul 16, 1998472May 26, 2000133Dec 5, 2000605

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

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


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Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how KB Home 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.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for KBH, comparing it with other companies in the Residential Construction industry. Currently, KBH has a P/E ratio of 9.9. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for KBH compared to other companies in the Residential Construction industry. KBH currently has a PEG ratio of 1.9. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for KBH relative to other companies in the Residential Construction industry. Currently, KBH has a P/S ratio of 0.6. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for KBH in comparison with other companies in the Residential Construction industry. Currently, KBH has a P/B value of 0.7. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items