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Top 11 Home Builders & Housing-Related Stocks to Buy in 2019
Melisa R. H.
Posted On August 29, 2019
Home building is very cyclical and momentum oriented. It really depends on where we are in the economic cycle, and how housing is performing. Building starts have remained strong, and there’s still demand but not enough supply. Labour and land shortages will also push prices up. In a lowering interest climate, these stocks tend to do well, where as if the interest rate rises, they usually take a hit. If you can put up with a little bit of volatility, this sector would not be a bad idea. People have to live somewhere and the home builders and construction companies will do well over time.
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Equitable Group (EQB-T)
A mortgage lender that pays a good dividend. It makes loans to on-conventional borrowers, so it has more risk than other companies. They raised dividends three times over the year and it is currently trading at 6.5x earnings. They experienced a good bump in stock prices after dealing with the Home Capital concerns from last year.
stockchase.com Genworth MI Canada Inc. (MIC-T)
They are a subsidiary of an American parent company. Banks tend to give some of their business to them. A non-bank financial and sells insurance on mortgages. They have a solid balance sheet and do not insure high risk mortgages.
stockchase.com Chartwell Seniors Housing (CSH.UN-T)
The largest company in the seniors housing sector. They pay a good dividend of around 4% and raises it by 2% per year. Occupancy rates have dipped a little, but it should improve over time, and in the meantime, you are paid to wait.
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Pulte Homes Inc (PHM-N)
The third largest home construction company in the U.S. It is a Fortune 500 company. They are specialized in large higher-end home building. Although their technicals are looking better, they have negative earnings still. The fundamentals are not supporting the chart.
stockchase.com Lennar Corp. (LEN-N)
The largest home construction company in the United States after a takeover in 2018. They operate mostly in the U.S. south but they are acquiring other hold builders. The stock is considered undervalued and trades at about 7x earnings.
stockchase.com D R Horton Inc. (DHI-N)
A leader in the home building space. It is considered to be the largest home builder in the world. There is a shortage of lots to build on and getting permit approvals, so they are struggling to meet demand.
stockchase.com Toll Brothers Inc. (TOL-N)
A luxury home builder in major metropolitan areas in the United States. A good long term play where those who are patient will be rewarded. They have a lot of land holdings and will do well over time.
stockchase.com Tri Point Homes, |Inc (TPH-N)
A relatively small home builder primarily in the south west United States. They also have activities in Texas. Labour and land costs hold them back and there is a disconnect between demand and supply.
stockchase.com Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV-N)
A fully integrated construction company that is involved in marketing, design, construction and sales of homes. They missed expectations this year, and the stock price seems to be undervalued now.
stockchase.com KB Home (KBH-N)
The first home builder to be publicly traded on the NYSE. Lower interest rates have benefitted this company. It could be a good opportunity if you believe interest rates will continue to be depressed.
stockchase.com Gafisa SA (GFA-N)
One of the largest Brazilian residential construction and real estate companies. Moody’s withdrew their rating of the company due to business reasons at the end of 2018. The company specializes in middle to high income residential homes as well as commercial properties in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
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