On the stock market since 1986, it operates in the world of consumer spending. It has 2,118 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
The biggest line carries real weight, but it doesn’t decide everything on its own.
No real growth (2% a year).
The gap is $1.5B. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Profit indicators sit around the sector average.
A solid grade overall — yet the debt outweighs the cash. The strength here comes from earnings power.
The price looks reasonable next to what the company earns.
There is growth, but not at top-of-the-class tempo.
Clearly below the class average.
Price Momentum: The stock has lagged the market in recent months; investor interest is weak right now.
The stock trades 39% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
It pays out $1.00 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 3% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
Buyers haven’t stepped back in yet; the price hasn’t found its footing. Report-card grade: 44/100. For a turnaround signal, the stock first needs to close the gap with the market.
On our five-subject report card, KBH sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: KBH is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.