DR HORTON INC (DHI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:DHI • US23331A1097
Current stock price
142.14 USD
+0.05 (+0.04%)
At close:
142.49 USD
+0.35 (+0.25%)
After Hours:
This DHI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. DHI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- DHI had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year DHI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years DHI has been profitable.
- DHI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- DHI has a Return On Assets of 9.63%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DHI outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
- DHI has a Return On Equity of 13.90%. This is in the better half of the industry: DHI outperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.56%, DHI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DHI is significantly above the industry average of 9.06%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.63% | ||
| ROE | 13.9% | ||
| ROIC | 11.56% |
ROA(3y)12.62%
ROA(5y)14.91%
ROE(3y)18.17%
ROE(5y)22.55%
ROIC(3y)14.99%
ROIC(5y)17.72%
1.3 Margins
- DHI has a Profit Margin of 9.95%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DHI outperforms 88.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DHI has declined.
- The Operating Margin of DHI (13.57%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DHI has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Gross Margin of DHI (23.61%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DHI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.95% | ||
| GM | 23.61% |
OM growth 3Y-14.91%
OM growth 5Y-0.59%
PM growth 3Y-15.74%
PM growth 5Y-2.18%
GM growth 3Y-8.68%
GM growth 5Y-0.33%
2. DHI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DHI is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DHI has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for DHI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DHI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.80 indicates that DHI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.80, DHI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- DHI has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.60. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.60 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.60, DHI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that DHI is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.22, DHI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.8 |
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC9.37%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 5.29 indicates that DHI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 5.29, DHI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- DHI has a Quick Ratio of 5.29. This is a bad value and indicates that DHI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- DHI has a Quick ratio of 0.55. This is amonst the worse of the industry: DHI underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. DHI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- DHI shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -22.19%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.86% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has decreased by -8.62% in the past year.
- DHI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.02% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.19%
EPS 3Y-11.18%
EPS 5Y12.86%
EPS Q2Q%-22.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.62%
Revenue growth 3Y0.76%
Revenue growth 5Y11.02%
Sales Q2Q%-9.54%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, DHI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 19.04% on average per year.
- DHI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.98% yearly.
EPS Next Y-6.88%
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y11.31%
EPS Next 5Y19.04%
Revenue Next Year0.02%
Revenue Next 2Y2.98%
Revenue Next 3Y4.45%
Revenue Next 5Y6.98%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. DHI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.91 indicates a correct valuation of DHI.
- DHI's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DHI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say DHI is valued rather cheaply.
- DHI is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.26.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DHI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- DHI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as DHI.
- 76.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DHI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- DHI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y11.31%
5. DHI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- DHI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.29%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- DHI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.27.
- DHI's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of DHI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 18.00%!
- DHI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- DHI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)18%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
- DHI pays out 14.93% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of DHI is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP14.93%
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y11.31%
DHI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
142.14
+0.05 (+0.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)01-20 2026-01-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-21 2026-04-21/bmo
Inst Owners88.39%
Inst Owner Change-1.25%
Ins Owners0.66%
Ins Owner Change14.44%
Market Cap41.18B
Revenue(TTM)33.52B
Net Income(TTM)3.34B
Analysts69.23
Price Target165.74 (16.6%)
Short Float %6.68%
Short Ratio5.46
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
Yearly Dividend1.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)18%
DP14.93%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date02-05 2026-02-05 (0.45)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.19%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.34%
Max EPS beat(2)3.97%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.04%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.34%
Max EPS beat(4)15.5%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)4.11%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)10.01%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)9.59%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.42%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.95%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.66%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.26%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.2%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.92%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.21%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.26 | ||
| P/S | 1.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.35 | ||
| P/B | 1.72 | ||
| P/tB | 1.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.32 |
EPS(TTM)11.01
EY7.75%
EPS(NY)12.63
Fwd EY8.88%
FCF(TTM)12
FCFY8.44%
OCF(TTM)12.52
OCFY8.81%
SpS115.72
BVpS82.83
TBVpS82.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1
Graham Number143.24
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.63% | ||
| ROE | 13.9% | ||
| ROCE | 15.56% | ||
| ROIC | 11.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.61% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.34% | ||
| OM | 13.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.95% | ||
| GM | 23.61% | ||
| FCFM | 10.37% |
ROA(3y)12.62%
ROA(5y)14.91%
ROE(3y)18.17%
ROE(5y)22.55%
ROIC(3y)14.99%
ROIC(5y)17.72%
ROICexc(3y)17.22%
ROICexc(5y)20.33%
ROICexgc(3y)19.35%
ROICexgc(5y)22.67%
ROCE(3y)20.7%
ROCE(5y)24.66%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-19.46%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.06%
ROICexc growth 3Y-19.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.07%
OM growth 3Y-14.91%
OM growth 5Y-0.59%
PM growth 3Y-15.74%
PM growth 5Y-2.18%
GM growth 3Y-8.68%
GM growth 5Y-0.33%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.97
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.6 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.16 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 144.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.94% | ||
| Profit Quality | 104.25% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.8 |
F-Score4
WACC9.37%
ROIC/WACC1.23
Cap/Depr(3y)162.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)206.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.42%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.53%
Profit Quality(3y)73.9%
Profit Quality(5y)47.03%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.19%
EPS 3Y-11.18%
EPS 5Y12.86%
EPS Q2Q%-22.22%
EPS Next Y-6.88%
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y11.31%
EPS Next 5Y19.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.62%
Revenue growth 3Y0.76%
Revenue growth 5Y11.02%
Sales Q2Q%-9.54%
Revenue Next Year0.02%
Revenue Next 2Y2.98%
Revenue Next 3Y4.45%
Revenue Next 5Y6.98%
EBIT growth 1Y-26.92%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.26%
EBIT growth 5Y10.37%
EBIT Next Year-9.58%
EBIT Next 3Y8.06%
EBIT Next 5Y11.16%
FCF growth 1Y9.57%
FCF growth 3Y99.49%
FCF growth 5Y23.68%
OCF growth 1Y9.23%
OCF growth 3Y82.61%
OCF growth 5Y19.2%
DR HORTON INC / DHI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for DHI stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to DHI.
Can you provide the valuation status for DR HORTON INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to DR HORTON INC (DHI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for DR HORTON INC?
DR HORTON INC (DHI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of DR HORTON INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DR HORTON INC (DHI) is 12.91 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.72.
What is the earnings growth outlook for DR HORTON INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DR HORTON INC (DHI) is expected to decline by -6.88% in the next year.