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CCS vs. LGIH, DHI, KBH, LEN, and LEN.B

Should you buy Century Communities stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Century Communities with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Century Communities include LGI Homes (LGIH), D.R. Horton (DHI), KB Home (KBH), Lennar (LEN), and Lennar (LEN.B).

How does Century Communities compare to LGI Homes?

LGI Homes (NASDAQ:LGIH) and Century Communities (NYSE:CCS) are both small-cap construction companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

In the previous week, Century Communities had 2 more articles in the media than LGI Homes. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Century Communities and 5 mentions for LGI Homes. LGI Homes' average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Century Communities' score of 0.72 indicating that LGI Homes is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
LGI Homes
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Century Communities
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

LGI Homes presently has a consensus price target of $72.75, suggesting a potential upside of 30.38%. Century Communities has a consensus price target of $67.00, suggesting a potential downside of 1.36%. Given LGI Homes' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe LGI Homes is more favorable than Century Communities.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
LGI Homes
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Century Communities
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29

LGI Homes has a net margin of 4.22% compared to Century Communities' net margin of 3.41%. Century Communities' return on equity of 6.06% beat LGI Homes' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
LGI Homes4.22% 3.80% 1.98%
Century Communities 3.41%6.06%3.39%

Century Communities has higher revenue and earnings than LGI Homes. Century Communities is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than LGI Homes, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
LGI Homes$1.71B0.76$72.55M$3.0518.30
Century Communities$4.12B0.47$147.60M$4.5614.90

84.9% of LGI Homes shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.5% of Century Communities shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.6% of LGI Homes shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.7% of Century Communities shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

LGI Homes has a beta of 1.82, indicating that its stock price is 82% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Century Communities has a beta of 1.29, indicating that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Century Communities beats LGI Homes on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Century Communities compare to D.R. Horton?

D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI) and Century Communities (NYSE:CCS) are both construction companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

D.R. Horton has a net margin of 9.15% compared to Century Communities' net margin of 3.41%. D.R. Horton's return on equity of 12.47% beat Century Communities' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
D.R. Horton9.15% 12.47% 8.59%
Century Communities 3.41%6.06%3.39%

D.R. Horton pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Century Communities pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. D.R. Horton pays out 17.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Century Communities pays out 28.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. D.R. Horton has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Century Communities has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

D.R. Horton has a beta of 1.36, meaning that its share price is 36% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Century Communities has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its share price is 29% more volatile than the broader market.

D.R. Horton presently has a consensus price target of $168.17, suggesting a potential upside of 16.62%. Century Communities has a consensus price target of $67.00, suggesting a potential downside of 1.36%. Given D.R. Horton's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe D.R. Horton is more favorable than Century Communities.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
D.R. Horton
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Century Communities
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29

D.R. Horton has higher revenue and earnings than Century Communities. D.R. Horton is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Century Communities, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
D.R. Horton$34.25B1.18$3.59B$10.5113.72
Century Communities$4.12B0.47$147.60M$4.5614.90

In the previous week, D.R. Horton had 22 more articles in the media than Century Communities. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for D.R. Horton and 7 mentions for Century Communities. Century Communities' average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat D.R. Horton's score of 0.59 indicating that Century Communities is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
D.R. Horton
15 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Century Communities
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

90.6% of D.R. Horton shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.5% of Century Communities shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of D.R. Horton shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.7% of Century Communities shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

D.R. Horton beats Century Communities on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Century Communities compare to KB Home?

KB Home (NYSE:KBH) and Century Communities (NYSE:CCS) are both construction companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

KB Home has higher revenue and earnings than Century Communities. Century Communities is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than KB Home, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
KB Home$6.24B0.55$428.79M$2.8719.35
Century Communities$4.12B0.47$147.60M$4.5614.90

In the previous week, KB Home had 5 more articles in the media than Century Communities. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for KB Home and 7 mentions for Century Communities. Century Communities' average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat KB Home's score of 0.70 indicating that Century Communities is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
KB Home
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Century Communities
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

96.1% of KB Home shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.5% of Century Communities shares are held by institutional investors. 4.7% of KB Home shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.7% of Century Communities shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

KB Home has a beta of 1.34, meaning that its share price is 34% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Century Communities has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its share price is 29% more volatile than the broader market.

KB Home pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Century Communities pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. KB Home pays out 34.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Century Communities pays out 28.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. KB Home has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Century Communities has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Century Communities is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

KB Home has a net margin of 4.94% compared to Century Communities' net margin of 3.41%. KB Home's return on equity of 7.67% beat Century Communities' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
KB Home4.94% 7.67% 4.37%
Century Communities 3.41%6.06%3.39%

KB Home currently has a consensus target price of $60.17, suggesting a potential upside of 8.33%. Century Communities has a consensus target price of $67.00, suggesting a potential downside of 1.36%. Given KB Home's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe KB Home is more favorable than Century Communities.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
KB Home
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.19
Century Communities
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29

Summary

KB Home beats Century Communities on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Century Communities compare to Lennar?

Lennar (NYSE:LEN) and Century Communities (NYSE:CCS) are both construction companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, profitability, risk and institutional ownership.

Lennar presently has a consensus price target of $92.80, suggesting a potential upside of 11.93%. Century Communities has a consensus price target of $67.00, suggesting a potential downside of 1.36%. Given Lennar's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Lennar is more favorable than Century Communities.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lennar
10 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Century Communities
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29

Lennar has a net margin of 4.93% compared to Century Communities' net margin of 3.41%. Lennar's return on equity of 7.08% beat Century Communities' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lennar4.93% 7.08% 4.61%
Century Communities 3.41%6.06%3.39%

Lennar has higher revenue and earnings than Century Communities. Lennar is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Century Communities, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lennar$32.74B0.61$2.08B$6.3912.98
Century Communities$4.12B0.47$147.60M$4.5614.90

Lennar has a beta of 1.38, meaning that its share price is 38% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Century Communities has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its share price is 29% more volatile than the broader market.

Lennar pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Century Communities pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Lennar pays out 31.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Century Communities pays out 28.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Lennar has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Century Communities has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

81.1% of Lennar shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.5% of Century Communities shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.1% of Lennar shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.7% of Century Communities shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Lennar had 6 more articles in the media than Century Communities. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Lennar and 7 mentions for Century Communities. Lennar's average media sentiment score of 0.99 beat Century Communities' score of 0.72 indicating that Lennar is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lennar
10 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Century Communities
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Lennar beats Century Communities on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Century Communities compare to Lennar?

Lennar (NYSE:LEN.B) and Century Communities (NYSE:CCS) are both construction companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Lennar pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Century Communities pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Lennar pays out 31.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Century Communities pays out 28.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Century Communities has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Century Communities had 7 more articles in the media than Lennar. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Century Communities and 0 mentions for Lennar. Century Communities' average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Lennar's score of 0.00 indicating that Century Communities is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Lennar Neutral
Century Communities Positive

Lennar has a net margin of 4.93% compared to Century Communities' net margin of 3.41%. Lennar's return on equity of 7.08% beat Century Communities' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lennar4.93% 7.08% 4.61%
Century Communities 3.41%6.06%3.39%

Century Communities has a consensus target price of $67.00, indicating a potential downside of 1.36%. Given Century Communities' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Century Communities is more favorable than Lennar.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lennar
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Century Communities
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29

Lennar has a beta of 1.32, suggesting that its share price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Century Communities has a beta of 1.29, suggesting that its share price is 29% more volatile than the broader market.

3.3% of Lennar shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.5% of Century Communities shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.0% of Lennar shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 13.7% of Century Communities shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Lennar has higher revenue and earnings than Century Communities. Lennar is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Century Communities, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lennar$34.19B0.57$2.08B$6.3912.76
Century Communities$4.12B0.47$147.60M$4.5614.90

Summary

Lennar and Century Communities tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CCS vs. The Competition

MetricCentury CommunitiesBLDG IndustryConstruction SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$1.93B$8.23B$9.28B$23.66B
Dividend Yield1.84%2.52%1.98%4.19%
P/E Ratio14.9012.6421.6130.71
Price / Sales0.474.1027.00157.17
Price / Cash9.789.8115.4131.18
Price / Book0.751.594.234.64
Net Income$147.60M$829.12M$557.27M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-2.42%-1.71%-1.34%0.17%
1 Month Performance-5.35%-6.13%-7.47%1.09%
1 Year Performance20.71%1.04%4.25%17.27%

Century Communities Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CCS
Century Communities
2.2947 of 5 stars
$67.93
-0.9%
$67.00
-1.4%
+21.3%$1.93B$4.12B14.901,660
LGIH
LGI Homes
2.7034 of 5 stars
$60.36
+0.3%
$72.75
+20.5%
+5.3%$1.40B$1.71B19.791,056
DHI
D.R. Horton
4.6027 of 5 stars
$147.40
+0.4%
$168.17
+14.1%
+1.6%$41.05B$34.25B14.0214,341
KBH
KB Home
3.9059 of 5 stars
$57.65
+1.6%
$60.17
+4.4%
+2.1%$3.48B$6.24B20.092,118
LEN
Lennar
4.5383 of 5 stars
$84.99
+0.4%
$92.80
+9.2%
-25.5%$20.39B$32.74B13.3012,532

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