NVR Earnings: Revenue growth of 16.5% YoY demonstrates strong execution
NVR Financial Analysis
Analysis Date: 1/29/2025
Business Model
NVR operates through two primary segments: homebuilding and mortgage banking
Revenue Sources
- Homebuilding segment (93.8% of Q4 2024 revenue): Sells and builds homes under Ryan Homes, NVHomes and Heartland Homes brands
- Mortgage Banking segment (6.2% of Q4 2024 revenue): Provides mortgage financing and secondary market loan sales
Revenue Distribution by Channel
- Mid Atlantic: 34.7% of total settlements ($524,800 avg price)
- North East: 8.4% of total settlements ($617,700 avg price)
- Mid East: 20.1% of total settlements ($410,300 avg price)
- South East: 36.8% of total settlements ($362,500 avg price)
Income Statement Analysis
- Revenue grew 16.5% YoY driven by 16% increase in settlements
- Gross margin decreased to 23.6% from 24.1% YoY
- Operating income increased 15.7% despite margin pressure
Balance Sheet Analysis
- Strong cash position of $2.56B despite 18.1% YoY decline
- Inventory increased 5.6% YoY to support growth
- Total assets decreased 3.3% primarily due to lower cash balance
Capital Allocation
NVR maintains an active share repurchase program, buying back 256,871 shares in 2024 for $2.06B. The company focuses on maintaining strong liquidity while returning excess capital to shareholders through buybacks.
Recommendation
Rating: Buy
Reason for Rating: Strong operational execution, healthy margins, and disciplined capital allocation support positive outlook
Disclaimer: This analysis is based on company filings and public information. It is for informational purposes only and not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Generated on: 1/29/2025, 9:05:14 AM