KB Home (KBH)vsNVR Inc (NVR)
KBH
KB Home
$46.17
-1.28%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.63B
NVR
NVR Inc
$5,792.63
-0.23%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $15.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NVR Inc generates 86% more annual revenue ($9.63B vs $5.18B). NVR leads profitability with a 11.8% profit margin vs 4.4%. NVR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.97. NVR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
KBH
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
NVR
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 20.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 10.9%
Earnings declined 22.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KBH
The strongest argument for KBH centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : NVR
The strongest argument for NVR centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : KBH
The primary concerns for KBH are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : NVR
The primary concerns for NVR are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KBH profiles as a value stock while NVR is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
KBH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
NVR is growing revenue faster at -10.9% — sustainability is the question.
KBH generates stronger free cash flow (-145M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NVR scores higher overall (51/100 vs 47/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
KB Home
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION · USA
KB Home is a home construction company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
NVR Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION · USA
NVR, Inc. is a company engaged in home construction. It also operates a mortgage banking and title services business. The company primarily operates on the East Coast of the United States.
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