Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (HOV) — Quality & forensics
As of 2026-10-20 — refreshed nightly. Closelooknet readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.
The Closelooknet module scores
- Valuation 59
- Quality 37
- Growth 36
- Balance sheet 41
- Cash quality 64
- Capital allocation 84
- Momentum 22
Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.
Financial forensics — the academic screens
Sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.
Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.
Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.
Continue: the HOV chart & overview
FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-10-20
Quick answers
What is Hovnanian Enterprises Inc's Closelooknet quality reading?
The composite reads 47/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-10-20: valuation 59, quality 37, growth 36, balance sheet 41, cash quality 64, capital allocation 84, momentum 22. Closelooknet scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.
What is Hovnanian Enterprises Inc's Altman Z-Score?
2.12, which sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) as of 2026-10-20. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.
What is Hovnanian Enterprises Inc's Piotroski F-Score?
6 of 9, as of 2026-10-20. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.
What does Hovnanian Enterprises Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?
-2.89 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-10-20. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.
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