Health score, competitive moat, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.
D.R. Horton, Inc. operates as a homebuilding company in East, North, Southeast, South Central, Southwest, and Northwest regions in the United States. It engages in the acquisition and development of land; and construction and sale of residential homes in 126 markets across 36 states under the names of D.R. Horton. The company also constructs and sells single-family detached homes; and attached homes, such as townhomes and duplexes. In addition, it provides mortgage financing and title agency services; and engages in the residential lot development business. Further, the company develops, constructs, owns, leases, and sells multi-family and single-family rental properties; conducts insurance-related operations; and owns water rights and other water-related assets, as well as non-residential real estate, including ranch land and improvements. It primarily serves homebuyers. D.R. Horton, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Arlington, Texas.
Competitive analysis based on 64 quarters of fundamental data
Operating margins are positive at ~13.3% on average, but show some variability — pricing power may be sensitive to market conditions.
ROE averages 16.7% but has fluctuated — the competitive advantage may be cyclical or emerging.
6 of the last 8 quarters generated positive FCF. The company generally funds itself but has occasional cash consumption quarters.
Revenue has been flat or declining over recent quarters, which may indicate eroding demand or competitive pressure.
Data-driven red flags and warnings across 64 quarters
Operating margins dropped 22.1% over recent quarters — a sharp decline suggesting serious cost or pricing challenges.
FCF/Net Income has dropped below 0.7x in 4 quarters — monitor for earnings quality deterioration.
Limited debt-to-equity data available.
Revenue declined in 7 of the last 7 quarters — persistent contraction signals a fundamental problem.
FCF turned negative in 2 of the last 8 quarters — occasional cash consumption.
Shares decreased 12.3% — net buybacks are reducing shares outstanding and boosting per-share value.
as of March 2026
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