PulteGroup (PHM) Stock Analysis
Here is a fundamental analysis of PulteGroup (PHM), benchmarking its profitability, financial strength, dividend and valuation against its industry group peers.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: PHM | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 19.21% | 19.21% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: PHM | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 34.40% | 42.84% |
| Beta | 1.19 | 1.26 |
Company Profile
| Profile Item | PHM |
|---|---|
| Name | PulteGroup Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| GICS Industry Group | Consumer Durables & Apparel |
| GICS Industry | Household Durables |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Homebuilding |
| Market Capitalization | 23.46 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | March 17, 1980 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
PulteGroup (PHM) trades at P/E ratio of 11.91, in the cheaper earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. Investors are paying less for each dollar of TTM earnings than they usually pay for comparable businesses.
PHM
Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group
11.91
Group distribution
- Max
- 54.36
- Q3
- 31.19
- Median
- 20.09
- Q1
- 14.00
- PHM
- 11.91
- Min
- 6.58
Largest peers
- TPR
- 45.08
- NKE
- 29.56
- RL
- 26.74
- GRMN
- 26.60
- SONY
- 19.19
- DHI
- 14.47
- PHM
- 11.91
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
PulteGroup (PHM) trades at 1.39 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
PHM
Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group
1.39
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.79
- Q3
- 1.94
- PHM
- 1.39
- Median
- 1.14
- Q1
- 0.58
- Min
- 0.01
Largest peers
- GRMN
- 6.15
- TPR
- 3.79
- RL
- 2.96
- NKE
- 1.43
- PHM
- 1.39
- DHI
- 1.31
- SONY
- 0.01
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
PulteGroup (PHM) trades at 1.81 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.
PHM
Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group
1.81
Group distribution
- Max
- 8.87
- Q3
- 4.57
- Median
- 2.01
- PHM
- 1.81
- Q1
- 1.11
- Min
- 0.60
Largest peers
- TPR
- 43.71
- RL
- 8.48
- GRMN
- 4.95
- NKE
- 4.72
- SONY
- 2.40
- DHI
- 1.86
- PHM
- 1.81
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: PHM | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 11.91 | 20.09 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.39 | 1.14 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 1.81 | 2.01 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 6.32% | 4.74% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
PulteGroup (PHM) posts ROE of 16.18%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.
PHM
Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group
16.18%
Group distribution
- Max
- 35.09%
- Q3
- 17.65%
- PHM
- 16.18%
- Median
- 9.44%
- Q1
- 4.31%
- Min
- -12.26%
Largest peers
- TPR
- 60.91%
- RL
- 34.66%
- GRMN
- 19.90%
- PHM
- 16.18%
- NKE
- 16.02%
- DHI
- 13.08%
- SONY
- 12.37%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
PulteGroup (PHM) keeps 12.14% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.
PHM
Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group
12.14%
Group distribution
- Max
- 18.71%
- PHM
- 12.14%
- Q3
- 8.47%
- Median
- 4.93%
- Q1
- 1.51%
- Min
- -6.30%
Largest peers
- GRMN
- 23.26%
- PHM
- 12.14%
- RL
- 11.60%
- DHI
- 9.51%
- TPR
- 8.44%
- NKE
- 4.84%
- SONY
- -2.62%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
PulteGroup (PHM) turns 13.14% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.
PHM
Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group
13.14%
Group distribution
- Max
- 27.58%
- Q3
- 13.23%
- PHM
- 13.14%
- Median
- 6.76%
- Q1
- 3.58%
- Min
- -9.19%
Largest peers
- GRMN
- 24.62%
- TPR
- 22.42%
- RL
- 13.37%
- PHM
- 13.14%
- DHI
- 11.26%
- SONY
- 7.55%
- NKE
- 6.94%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: PHM | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 16.18% | 9.44% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 9.96% | 5.20% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 12.14% | 4.93% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 13.14% | 6.76% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 26.10% | 40.92% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
PulteGroup (PHM) has current ratio of 7.14, above the industry’s typical middle range. Liquidity looks ample versus peers, though an unusually high cushion can also mean idle current assets or inefficient working capital.
PHM
Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group
7.14
Group distribution
- Max
- 8.27
- PHM
- 7.14
- Q3
- 4.43
- Median
- 2.38
- Q1
- 1.66
- Min
- 0.78
Largest peers
- PHM
- 7.14
- DHI
- 6.37
- GRMN
- 4.36
- NKE
- 2.14
- RL
- 2.13
- TPR
- 1.84
- SONY
- 1.18
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
PulteGroup (PHM) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.
PHM
Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group
0.19
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.92
- Q3
- 1.30
- Median
- 0.54
- Q1
- 0.20
- PHM
- 0.19
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- TPR
- 5.75
- RL
- 1.06
- NKE
- 0.79
- DHI
- 0.27
- SONY
- 0.20
- PHM
- 0.19
- GRMN
- 0.02
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: PHM | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 7.14 | 2.38 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.19 | 0.54 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.22 | 1.68 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
PulteGroup (PHM) has dividend yield of 0.84%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.
PHM
Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group
0.84%
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.45%
- Q3
- 2.09%
- PHM
- 0.84%
- Median
- 0.84%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- NKE
- 3.65%
- GRMN
- 1.76%
- DHI
- 1.17%
- TPR
- 1.09%
- RL
- 0.93%
- PHM
- 0.84%
- SONY
- 0.77%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
PulteGroup (PHM) has payout ratio of 9.28%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.
PHM
Consumer Durables & Apparel industry group
9.28%
Group distribution
- Max
- 99.29%
- Q3
- 40.31%
- PHM
- 9.28%
- Median
- 9.28%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- NKE
- 106.58%
- TPR
- 47.26%
- GRMN
- 40.18%
- RL
- 24.16%
- DHI
- 15.96%
- SONY
- 14.25%
- PHM
- 9.28%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: PHM | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.84% | 0.84% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 9.28% | 9.28% |