Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) - $68.36 as of 1/9/2026 11:40:25 AM EST
Total Score
13 out of 30
Safety Score
54 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for MTH
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for MTH
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for MTH
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for MTH
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for MTH (54 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | -10 |
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Financial Details for MTH
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | MTH |
| Company Name | Meritage Homes Corp |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH) is a prominent U.S. homebuilder headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializing in the development of energy-efficient single-family homes. Leveraging innovative construction practices and a commitment to sustainability, the company addresses the diverse needs of its customers across key markets nationwide. With a focus on quality craftsmanship and modern design features, Meritage is strategically positioned to benefit from the increasing demand for homeownership in a competitive housing landscape. Supported by a strong portfolio and an experienced management team, the company is dedicated to delivering sustainable, long-term value for its shareholders. |
| Sector Name | CONSUMER CYCLICAL |
| Industry Name | RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 68.36 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 58.02 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/9/2026 11:40:25 AM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 2,174,017 |
| Average Daily Volume | 742,443 |
| 52-Week High | 83.74 |
| 52-Week Low | 58.19 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 17.48% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 14.91 |
| Sector PE | 36.60 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 5.06 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 6.60 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 13.16 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 29.09 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 13.49 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 10.35 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 75.10 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 0.90 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 2.34 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 17.65 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.79 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.24 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.83 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 4 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 0 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 70,407,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 4,813,022,520 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 12/17/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.4300 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.4300 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 3 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 1.72 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 2.60% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 1.72 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 2.60% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 12 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 14.67% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 78.47% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 42.06% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 22.96% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -47.90% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 6.42% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 7.49 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 5.28 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 18.76 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 541,631,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 786,186,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 738,748,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | -10.80% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 11.77% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 8.44% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 728,937,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 651,555,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 921,227,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -1,100,041,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -684,323,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 1,335,878,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 1,008,215,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 1,828,978,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.79 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.74 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 5,141,573,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 4,611,900,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 5,287,520,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -252,577,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -3.59 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | -256,234,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 317,380,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.14 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.88 |
| MACD Signal | -0.79 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 62.21 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 70.91 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 79.61 |
| Beta | 1.48 |
| RSI | 42.19 |
| 50-Day SMA | 69.87 |
| 150-Day SMA | 73.02 |
| 200-Day SMA | 64.84 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/10/2026 3:58:19 AM EST |