HOV NYSE
Credit Risk of going bust: higher than 86% of companies Debt: 64.1% of company value Bonds: $126.4M held by 156 funds, 326 bp over Treasuries → details ▾
If the stock fell to about $14.28 (down 86%), Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. would be worth roughly what it owes.
Total debt $934.9M against a stock market value of $522.5M.
Distance to default 2.06 (Merton model): prices to 2026-10-27, balance sheet 2026-07-31, debt counted $467.5M (short-term plus half of long-term), stock volatility 63.7%; Altman Z'' 3.43. A ranking and a back-test, not a forecast.
Bond figures are fund-reported marks (SEC N-PORT) as of Jul 2026. How these are computed.
Matawan, NJ 07747
US
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. is a leading company focused on the entire process of developing residential properties across the United States. This includes everything from the initial design and construction to the marketing and eventual sale of homes. Their diverse housing portfolio encompasses traditional single-family detached houses, attached townhomes and condominiums, urban infill developments, and dedicated active adult communities. These active lifestyle communities often come equipped with various amenities such as clubhouses, swimming pools, tennis courts, children's play areas (tot lots), and ample open spaces. Hovnanian caters to a wide array of homebuyers. Their clientele includes individuals purchasing their very first home, first-time and second-time move-up buyers seeking larger residences, luxury home seekers, those desiring an active lifestyle, and empty nesters. In addition to home construction, the company also assists its customers by offering mortgage loans and title insurance services. Hovnanian Enterprises was founded in 1959 and operates from its corporate headquarters located in Matawan, New Jersey.
Recent Insider Trades
| Name | Type | Shares | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOVNANIAN ARA K | C-Conversion | 12,595 | — | 2026-07-15 |
| HOVNANIAN ARA K | C-Conversion | 12,595 | — | 2026-07-15 |
| SORSBY J LARRY | S-Sale | 1,032 | $142.57 | 2026-06-25 |
| HOVNANIAN ARA K | S-Sale | 12,880 | $125.78 | 2026-06-22 |
| SORSBY J LARRY | A-Award | 924 | — | 2026-06-12 |