DHI vs. LEN

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

DHI (D.R. Horton, Inc.) and LEN (Lennar Corporation) are both stocks. Both operate in the Residential Construction industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. Over the past 10 years, DHI returned 18.23%/yr vs 8.76%/yr for LEN. A 0.69 correlation means they provide meaningful diversification when combined.

Performance

DHI vs. LEN - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) and Lennar Corporation (LEN). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, DHI achieves a 3.30% return, which is significantly higher than LEN's -10.71% return. Over the past 10 years, DHI has outperformed LEN with an annualized return of 18.23%, while LEN has yielded a comparatively lower 8.76% annualized return.

DHI

• 1D: 0.63%
• 1M: -1.08%
• YTD: 3.30%
• 6M: -6.11%
• 1Y: 28.01%
• 3Y*: 10.82%
• 5Y*: 11.26%
• 10Y*: 18.23%

LEN

• 1D: 0.88%
• 1M: 2.77%
• YTD: -10.71%
• 6M: -29.25%
• 1Y: -11.84%
• 3Y*: -4.26%
• 5Y*: 1.31%
• 10Y*: 8.76%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

DHI vs. LEN - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
DHI D.R. Horton, Inc.	3.30%	4.24%	-7.24%	72.07%	-16.83%	58.73%	32.23%	54.29%	-31.26%	89.06%
LEN Lennar Corporation	-10.71%	-20.80%	-7.32%	66.92%	-20.64%	53.99%	37.97%	42.96%	-37.91%	50.28%

Correlation

The correlation between DHI and LEN is 0.88, indicating a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Combining them offers limited diversification - they tend to fall together during downturns.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.88
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.92
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.92
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.89
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 8, 1992	0.69

The correlation between DHI and LEN shifts across timeframes, from 0.69 (all time) to 0.92 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

EPS DHI : $10.76 LEN : $8.18
PE Ratio DHI : 13.75 LEN : 11.11
PS Ratio DHI : 1.31 LEN : 0.68
Total Revenue (TTM) DHI : $33.35B LEN : $34.13B
Gross Profit (TTM) DHI : $4.31B LEN : $6.01B
EBITDA (TTM) DHI : $4.29B LEN : $2.95B

Return for Risk

DHI vs. LEN — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

DHI

DHI Risk / Return Rank: 61
DHI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 64
DHI Sortino Ratio Rank: 63
DHI Omega Ratio Rank: 58
DHI Calmar Ratio Rank: 61
DHI Martin Ratio Rank: 58

LEN

LEN Risk / Return Rank: 27
LEN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 27
LEN Sortino Ratio Rank: 25
LEN Omega Ratio Rank: 25
LEN Calmar Ratio Rank: 30
LEN Martin Ratio Rank: 29

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.

DHI vs. LEN - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) and Lennar Corporation (LEN). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	DHI	LEN	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.73	-0.32	+1.05
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	1.43	-0.23	+1.66
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.16	0.97	+0.19
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.97	-0.31	+1.28
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	1.74	-0.60	+2.34
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

DHI vs. LEN - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current DHI Sharpe Ratio is 0.73, which is higher than the LEN Sharpe Ratio of -0.32. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of DHI and LEN, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	DHI	LEN	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.73	-0.32	+1.05
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.32	0.04	+0.28
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.51	0.24	+0.28
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.31	0.32	-0.01

Drawdowns

DHI vs. LEN - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum DHI drawdown since its inception was -88.84%, smaller than the maximum LEN drawdown of -94.28%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DHI and LEN.

Drawdown Indicators

	DHI	LEN	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-88.84%	-94.28%	+5.44%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-27.56%	-41.39%	+13.83%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-41.28%	-54.51%	+13.23%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-44.45%	-54.51%	+10.06%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-53.62%	-58.80%	+5.18%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-23.42%	-49.75%	+26.33%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-27.92%	-26.28%	-1.64%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	15.35%	21.26%	-5.91%

Volatility

DHI vs. LEN - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) is 9.65%, while Lennar Corporation (LEN) has a volatility of 11.15%. This indicates that DHI experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than LEN based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	DHI	LEN	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	9.65%	11.15%	-1.50%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	24.80%	26.44%	-1.64%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	38.78%	37.19%	+1.59%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	35.33%	34.45%	+0.88%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	35.73%	37.23%	-1.50%

Dividends

DHI vs. LEN - Dividend Comparison

DHI's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.18%, less than LEN's 2.20% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
DHI D.R. Horton, Inc.	1.18%	1.15%	0.93%	0.69%	1.04%	0.76%	1.05%	1.18%	1.51%	0.83%	1.24%	0.84%
LEN Lennar Corporation	2.20%	1.95%	1.47%	1.01%	1.66%	0.86%	0.82%	0.29%	0.41%	0.25%	0.37%	0.33%

Financials

DHI vs. LEN - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between D.R. Horton, Inc. and Lennar Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

DHI - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, D.R. Horton, Inc. reported a gross profit of -1.59B and revenue of 7.56B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was -21.1%.

LEN - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Lennar Corporation reported a gross profit of 1.53B and revenue of 9.37B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 16.3%.

DHI - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, D.R. Horton, Inc. reported an operating income of -729.60M and revenue of 7.56B, resulting in an operating margin of -9.7%.

LEN - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Lennar Corporation reported an operating income of 666.96M and revenue of 9.37B, resulting in an operating margin of 7.1%.

DHI - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, D.R. Horton, Inc. reported a net income of 647.90M and revenue of 7.56B, resulting in a net margin of 8.6%.

LEN - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Lennar Corporation reported a net income of 490.24M and revenue of 9.37B, resulting in a net margin of 5.2%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both DHI and LEN in my portfolio?

DHI and LEN have a correlation of 0.88, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, DHI or LEN?

LEN has higher volatility (11.15%) compared to DHI (9.65%). In terms of maximum drawdown, DHI dropped -88.84% vs LEN's -94.28%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

DHI currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (0.73 vs -0.32), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.