Lennar Competitors

D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI) and Lennar (NYSE:LEN) are both large-cap construction companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Dividends

D.R. Horton pays an annual dividend of $0.70 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Lennar pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. D.R. Horton pays out 11.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lennar pays out 17.4% 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 6 consecutive years and Lennar has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

72.9% of D.R. Horton shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.6% of Lennar shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.0% of D.R. Horton shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.6% of Lennar shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares D.R. Horton and Lennar's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares D.R. Horton and Lennar's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for D.R. Horton and Lennar, as reported by MarketBeat.

D.R. Horton currently has a consensus target price of $78.5238, indicating a potential upside of 3.24%. Lennar has a consensus target price of $80.7059, indicating a potential upside of 4.76%. Given Lennar's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Lennar is more favorable than D.R. Horton.

Risk and Volatility

D.R. Horton has a beta of 1.78, suggesting that its stock price is 78% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lennar has a beta of 1.65, suggesting that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

D.R. Horton beats Lennar on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

NVR (NYSE:NVR) and Lennar (NYSE:LEN) are both large-cap construction companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, dividends, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares NVR and Lennar's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares NVR and Lennar's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Insider & Institutional Ownership

83.8% of NVR shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.6% of Lennar shares are held by institutional investors. 9.0% of NVR shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.6% of Lennar shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for NVR and Lennar, as reported by MarketBeat.

NVR currently has a consensus target price of $4,848.3333, indicating a potential upside of 17.94%. Lennar has a consensus target price of $80.7059, indicating a potential upside of 4.76%. Given NVR's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe NVR is more favorable than Lennar.

Volatility & Risk

NVR has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lennar has a beta of 1.65, suggesting that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

NVR beats Lennar on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM) and Lennar (NYSE:LEN) are both large-cap construction companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares PulteGroup and Lennar's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

PulteGroup has a beta of 1.37, indicating that its share price is 37% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lennar has a beta of 1.65, indicating that its share price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

85.6% of PulteGroup shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.6% of Lennar shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of PulteGroup shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.6% of Lennar shares are held 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.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares PulteGroup and Lennar's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for PulteGroup and Lennar, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

PulteGroup presently has a consensus target price of $49.20, suggesting a potential upside of 10.29%. Lennar has a consensus target price of $80.7059, suggesting a potential upside of 4.76%. Given PulteGroup's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe PulteGroup is more favorable than Lennar.

Dividends

PulteGroup pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Lennar pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. PulteGroup pays out 13.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lennar pays out 17.4% 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. PulteGroup has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Lennar has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

PulteGroup beats Lennar on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Toll Brothers (NYSE:TOL) and Lennar (NYSE:LEN) are both construction companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Toll Brothers and Lennar's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Risk & Volatility

Toll Brothers has a beta of 1.65, indicating that its share price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lennar has a beta of 1.65, indicating that its share price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Toll Brothers pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Lennar pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Toll Brothers pays out 10.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lennar pays out 17.4% 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. Toll Brothers has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Lennar has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

82.3% of Toll Brothers shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.6% of Lennar shares are held by institutional investors. 10.9% of Toll Brothers shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.6% of Lennar shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for Toll Brothers and Lennar, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Toll Brothers currently has a consensus price target of $43.8125, indicating a potential downside of 7.86%. Lennar has a consensus price target of $80.7059, indicating a potential upside of 4.76%. Given Lennar's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Lennar is more favorable than Toll Brothers.

Profitability

This table compares Toll Brothers and Lennar's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Lennar beats Toll Brothers on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Lennar (NYSE:LEN) and Meritage Homes (NYSE:MTH) are both construction companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and earnings.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Lennar and Meritage Homes' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Risk and Volatility

Lennar has a beta of 1.65, suggesting that its share price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Meritage Homes has a beta of 1.84, suggesting that its share price is 84% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

81.6% of Lennar shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.0% of Meritage Homes shares are held by institutional investors. 8.6% of Lennar shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of Meritage Homes shares are held 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.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Lennar and Meritage Homes, as provided by MarketBeat.

Lennar presently has a consensus target price of $80.7059, indicating a potential upside of 4.76%. Meritage Homes has a consensus target price of $110.75, indicating a potential upside of 20.64%. Given Meritage Homes' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Meritage Homes is more favorable than Lennar.

Profitability

This table compares Lennar and Meritage Homes' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Meritage Homes beats Lennar on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Lennar (NYSE:LEN) and KB Home (NYSE:KBH) are both construction companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares Lennar and KB Home's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Lennar and KB Home, as provided by MarketBeat.

Lennar presently has a consensus target price of $80.7059, indicating a potential upside of 4.76%. KB Home has a consensus target price of $40.5333, indicating a potential upside of 12.66%. Given KB Home's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe KB Home is more favorable than Lennar.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

81.6% of Lennar shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.4% of KB Home shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.6% of Lennar shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.4% of KB Home shares are owned by company 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.

Dividends

Lennar pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. KB Home pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Lennar pays out 17.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. KB Home pays out 21.1% 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 increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and KB Home has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Volatility and Risk

Lennar has a beta of 1.65, meaning that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, KB Home has a beta of 2.06, meaning that its stock price is 106% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Lennar and KB Home's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Summary

Lennar beats KB Home on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.