HORTON D R INC /DE/
D.R. Horton's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0, indicating a strong equity position with total equity of $23.6 billion and total liabilities of $11.4 billion. The company's liquidity is low, with cash and equivalents at $1.9 billion and free cash flow of $376.9 million. The return on equity is 5.26%, and the return on assets is 3.49%, which are below the industry median for homebuilders, suggesting that the company is not outperforming its peers in terms of profitability and returns [doc:Valuation snapshot]. The company's profitability is driven by its homebuilding segment, which reported $7.06 billion in revenues for the six months ended March 31, 2026. However, the company's profitability is constrained by high capital expenditures and the cyclical nature of the homebuilding industry. The company's operating cash flow of $441.5 million and free cash flow of $376.9 million indicate that it is generating positive cash flow, but the cash flow is not sufficient to cover the capital expenditures of $64.6 million [doc:Financial snapshot]. D.R. Horton's revenue is concentrated in the homebuilding segment, which accounts for the majority of the company's revenues. The company's geographic exposure is broad, with operations in 36 states. However, the company's revenue is heavily dependent on the U.S. housing market, which is subject to economic cycles and regulatory changes. The company's rental segment, which includes single-family and multifamily rental operations, is a growing part of the business, but it is still a small contributor to overall revenue [doc:Description]. The company's growth trajectory is mixed, with the homebuilding segment showing some growth in the six months ended March 31, 2026, but the rental segment is still in the early stages of development. The company's outlook for the current fiscal year is positive, with revenue expected to increase by a certain percentage, but the outlook for the next fiscal year is uncertain due to the cyclical nature of the homebuilding industry. The company's capital expenditures are expected to remain high, which could impact its profitability in the short term [doc:outlook]. The company's risk assessment indicates a medium risk of dilution, with key flags mentioning dilution or offering risk. The company's liquidity risk is low, but its credit risk is moderate due to the high level of debt in the homebuilding industry. The company's risk score is influenced by the cyclical nature of the homebuilding industry and the potential for regulatory changes that could impact the company's operations [doc:risk_assessment]. Recent events, including the company's financial filings and transcripts, indicate that the company is actively managing its capital structure and is focused on maintaining a strong balance sheet. The company has repurchased a significant amount of its common stock, which could indicate confidence in its future performance. However, the company's recent financial performance has been mixed, with net income of $1.24 billion for the six months ended March 31, 2026, but a decrease in cash and equivalents from $2.99 billion to $1.92 billion [doc:Filing observations].
Business. D.R. Horton, Inc. is a homebuilding company that acquires and develops land and constructs and sells residential homes in over 126 markets across 36 states, with operations in homebuilding, rental, Forestar, financial services, and other segments [doc:Description].
Classification. D.R. Horton is classified under the industry code 5320301010, with a business sector of Cyclical Consumer Products and an economic sector of Consumer Cyclicals, with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:Classification].
- D.R. Horton has a strong equity position with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0, indicating a low level of debt relative to equity.
- The company's profitability is constrained by the cyclical nature of the homebuilding industry, with a return on equity of 5.26% and a return on assets of 3.49%.
- D.R. Horton's revenue is concentrated in the homebuilding segment, which is subject to economic cycles and regulatory changes.
- The company's growth trajectory is mixed, with the homebuilding segment showing some growth but the rental segment in the early stages of development.
- The company's risk assessment indicates a medium risk of dilution and a moderate credit risk due to the high level of debt in the homebuilding industry.
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- "margin_outlook_rationale": "The company's margin outlook is influenced by the cyclical nature of the homebuilding industry and the potential for regulatory changes that could impact the company's operations.",
- Source documents mention dilution or offering risk.