KB Home (KBH) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
KB Home is an American construction company that focuses on residential construction in the United States. The company builds single-family homes and communities across different geographical segme...
KB Home (KBH) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 11.67 (historical range: 2.97–14.26, median: 7.70), placing it at the 93th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 0.51 (range: 0.35–1.05, 20th percentile — below its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 16.71 (range: 14.81–18.88, 64th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), KB Home's P/E ratio has expanded by 61% over the observed period (from an average of 5.7 to 9.2).
KB Home trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 11.67 | 7.70 | 93th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 0.51 | 0.63 | 20th | below its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 16.71 | 15.92 | 64th | above its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 1.08% | 10.30% | 0th | expensive relative to its history |
KB Home (KBH) Valuation & P/E History
KB Home (KBH) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Operative Builders industry currently trading at $43.30 with a market capitalization of $2.6 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for KBH based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 11.67 is above the historical median of 7.70, placing KBH at the 93th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 0.51 compares to a median of 0.63.
KBH Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows KB Home's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether KBH is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests KBH is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for KB Home.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is KBH Overvalued or Undervalued?
KB Home trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 59 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive KBH is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full KBH analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.KBH trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.