Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 13.5x · EV/EBITDA 7.9x · ROE 5.7%. (2012–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.9B | $1.8B | $2.4B | $2.9B | $1.6B | $2.8B | $1.5B | $853M | $525M | $764M | $437M |
| Enterprise Value | $3.2B | $3.1B | $3.7B | $3.9B | $2.5B | $3.8B | $2.1B | $1.8B | $1.6B | $1.5B | $861M |
| P/E Ratio → | 13.46 | 12.21 | 7.05 | 11.32 | 3.14 | 5.65 | 7.14 | 7.56 | 5.44 | 15.32 | 9.01 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.54 | 0.80 | 0.37 | 0.67 | 0.47 | 0.34 | 0.24 | 0.54 | 0.44 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.77 | 0.70 | 0.90 | 1.23 | 0.77 | 1.60 | 1.15 | 0.80 | 0.61 | 1.04 | 0.92 |
| P/FCF | 15.27 | 14.49 | 27.16 | — | 6.23 | — | 4.44 | — | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 12.40 | 11.77 | 18.74 | 70.52 | 5.23 | — | 4.32 | — | — | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.75 | 0.84 | 1.06 | 0.56 | 0.90 | 0.65 | 0.70 | 0.74 | 1.05 | 0.87 |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.92 | 7.68 | 7.82 | 10.53 | 3.53 | 5.67 | 7.18 | 10.84 | 12.46 | 17.45 | 11.12 |
| EV / EBIT | 8.44 | 15.88 | 8.25 | 10.99 | 3.59 | 5.76 | 7.53 | 11.79 | 13.77 | 18.99 | 11.98 |
| EV / FCF | — | 24.83 | 42.45 | — | 9.55 | — | 6.19 | — | — | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 21.4% | 21.4% | 21.9% | 21.7% | 25.2% | 24.9% | 19.4% | 17.9% | 17.6% | 17.9% | 19.5% |
| Operating Margin | 9.2% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 8.6% | 6.0% | 5.4% | 5.5% | 7.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 3.6% | 3.6% | 7.6% | 7.0% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 5.7% | 5.7% | 13.3% | 11.4% | 26.8% | 32.7% | 17.6% | 11.8% | 12.1% | 8.3% | 11.2% |
| ROA | 3.3% | 3.3% | 7.7% | 6.5% | 14.4% | 15.7% | 7.7% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 5.1% |
| ROIC | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 8.3% | 18.3% | 21.5% | 10.6% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| ROCE | 9.8% | 9.8% | 11.8% | 10.7% | 23.8% | 26.0% | 12.2% | 7.5% | 6.7% | 6.3% | 8.2% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.57 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.93 | 1.27 | 1.12 | 0.96 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.59 | 3.59 | 3.14 | 3.50 | 1.72 | 2.01 | 3.41 | 6.00 | 8.59 | 9.60 | 5.86 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.56 | 0.45 | 0.88 | 1.23 | 1.00 | 0.90 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.20 | 3.20 | 2.82 | 2.62 | 1.23 | 1.46 | 2.03 | 5.66 | 8.33 | 8.56 | 5.48 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 10.34 | 15.29 | — | 3.32 | — | 1.75 | — | — | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | 6.27 | 26.21 | 11.09 | 4.14 | 2.04 | — | — | 14374.40 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.15 | 4.15 | 9.11 | 4.79 | 5.18 | 3.86 | 5.05 | 7.18 | 5.62 | 11.13 | 12.09 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.25 | 0.25 | 1.16 | 0.57 | 0.65 | 0.55 | 1.49 | 1.18 | 0.83 | 1.70 | 1.10 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.35 | 0.46 | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.73 | 0.17 | 0.09 | 0.60 | 0.38 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.92 | 0.97 | 0.89 | 1.19 | 1.20 | 1.11 | 1.01 | 0.95 | 0.82 | 0.99 |
| Inventory Turnover | 0.96 | 0.96 | 0.99 | 0.96 | 1.19 | 1.29 | 1.32 | 1.04 | 0.96 | 0.84 | 0.93 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 5.07 | 4.18 | 7.53 | 4.28 | 3.63 | 2.51 | 3.95 | 2.29 | 3.33 | 2.10 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 23.5% | 23.5% | 9.8% | 11.3% | 5.0% | 3.0% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 7.4% | 8.2% | 14.2% | 8.8% | 31.8% | 17.7% | 14.0% | 13.2% | 18.4% | 6.5% | 11.1% |
| FCF Yield | 6.5% | 6.9% | 3.7% | — | 16.0% | — | 22.5% | — | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 7.6% | 8.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% | 8.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 9.3% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 9.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $30M | $32M | $32M | $33M | $34M | $34M | $31M | $30M | $25M | $21M |
Entry-level demand sensitivity
Based on current market data, CCS trades at a P/E of 14.78, which appears to reflect investor caution regarding the sustainability of its entry-level volume model compared to peers like Meritage Homes, which commands a similar multiple despite different operational focuses.
The forward P/E of 18.30 suggests that the market anticipates a contraction in earnings, likely pricing in the impact of sustained mortgage rate buy-downs on future profitability. This valuation gap relative to higher-margin peers warrants investigation into whether the market is correctly discounting the long-term scalability of the Century Complete digital platform.
As reported in recent financial statements, the company's net margin has compressed to 3.1% in 2026Q1, a significant decline from the 8.1% levels observed in 2024Q4, indicating that the firm is sacrificing profitability to maintain unit volume in a cooling housing market.
The gross margin of 23.6% in 2026Q1 suggests that while production costs remain manageable, the bottom-line erosion is driven by elevated sales incentives and financing support. Investors should monitor whether this margin profile represents a cyclical trough or a structural shift in the competitive landscape for entry-level housing.
According to quarterly performance metrics, ROIC has trended downward to 1.4% in 2026Q1 from a peak of 2.9% in 2023Q4, suggesting that the company is struggling to generate adequate returns on its invested capital during the current period of revenue contraction.
The decline in ROIC appears to be driven by both margin compression and a slower asset turnover ratio, which has fallen to 0.18. This trend implies that the capital-intensive nature of land acquisition is becoming less efficient as the absorption rate of new home sales softens.
Based on the provided financial data, the cash conversion cycle has expanded significantly to 500 days in 2026Q1, reflecting a substantial increase in days inventory outstanding that highlights the difficulty of maintaining inventory velocity in the current demand environment.
The reliance on a spec-heavy construction model necessitates high inventory levels, which now appear to be a drag on liquidity as sales pace slows. This extended cycle suggests that the company may face increased carrying costs if the current inventory does not clear in line with historical expectations.
While the reported Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44 suggests a healthy balance sheet, this metric may be misleading as it potentially obscures significant off-balance sheet liabilities associated with land option contracts used to control development sites.
Investors often rely on headline leverage ratios to assess risk, but for homebuilders, the true exposure to a housing downturn is better captured by analyzing the total contractual obligations for land acquisition. Relying solely on D/E ratios may underestimate the company's sensitivity to a sustained decline in home prices.
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Century Communities, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 13.5x. The historical average is 9.2x. This places it at the 83th percentile of its historical range.
Century Communities, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 7.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.1x.
Century Communities, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 5.7%. The historical average is 14.4%.
Based on historical data, Century Communities, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 13.5x. This is at the 83th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Century Communities, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.75% with a payout ratio of 23.5%.
Century Communities, Inc. has 21.4% gross margin and 9.2% operating margin.
Century Communities, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.6x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.