Homebuilding company Lennar Corp.’s fourth quarter delivery forecast is lower than analysts’ expectations, as supply chain challenges in the homebuilding industry weigh on outlook.
"During the third quarter, our company and the homebuilding industry as a whole continued to experience unprecedented supply chain challenges which we believe will continue into the foreseeable future," Lennar Executive Chairman Stuart Miller said.
Lennar cited land supply chain challenges due to delays in permit approvals. The company said it expects to deliver about 18,000 homes in the fourth quarter, compared with analysts’ expectations of 20,343 homes, according to Refinitiv data.
Orders increased +4.6% to 16,277 homes in the third-quarter. Deliveries in the quarter increased to 15,199 units from 13,842 units.
Average price for homes delivered rose +8% to $428,000.
Net earnings attributable to the company surged +111% to $1.41 billion, or $4.52 per share, in the quarter ended Aug. 31.
Revenue increased +18.2% to $6.94 billion, exceeding analysts' expectations of $6.87 billion.
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The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating outstanding price growth. LEN’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 54, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly weaker than average sales and a marginally profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.768) is normal, around the industry mean (6.218). P/E Ratio (12.272) is within average values for comparable stocks, (88.953). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.331) is also within normal values, averaging (1.436). LEN has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.010) as compared to the industry average of (0.043). P/S Ratio (1.395) is also within normal values, averaging (75.188).
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a builder of residential buildings and provides residential mortgage, title and closing services
Industry Homebuilding