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Dream Finders Homes Inc (DFH)

Dream Finders Homes Inc (DFH) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/05/2025: DFH (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 1 star rating for performance

Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

3 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $23.5

1 Year Target Price $23.5

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$23.5 Target price
52w Low $18.57
Current$19.33
52w High $34.43

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 44.28%
Avg. Invested days 32
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.74B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 6.6
1Y Target Price 23.5
Price to earnings Ratio 6.6
1Y Target Price 23.5
Volume (30-day avg) 3
Beta 1.85
52 Weeks Range 18.57 - 34.43
Updated Date 11/7/2025
52 Weeks Range 18.57 - 34.43
Updated Date 11/7/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.84

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-10-30
When -
Estimate 0.5282
Actual 0.47

Profitability

Profit Margin 6.16%
Operating Margin (TTM) 6.11%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 6.61%
Return on Equity (TTM) 20.34%

Valuation

Trailing PE 6.6
Forward PE 12.84
Enterprise Value 3939028684
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.37
Enterprise Value 3939028684
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.37
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.84
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.38
Shares Outstanding 35028565
Shares Floating 29050778
Shares Outstanding 35028565
Shares Floating 29050778
Percent Insiders 17.77
Percent Institutions 91.51

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Dream Finders Homes Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Dream Finders Homes was founded in 2008 by Patrick Zalupski in Jacksonville, Florida. The company focused on building homes in high-growth markets in the Southeast and Southwest regions of the United States. It went public in January 2021.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Homebuilding: The core business is the construction and sale of single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums in various communities. They cater to first-time homebuyers, move-up buyers, and active adult communities.
  • Mortgage Operations: Dream Finders Homes provides mortgage financing services through its mortgage operations, facilitating home purchases for its customers. This includes originating and selling mortgage loans.
  • Title Insurance: Dream Finders also provides title insurance services through its title insurance operations, helping to streamline the closing process for homebuyers.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Patrick Zalupski is the Chairman and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with executive leadership overseeing various functional areas like homebuilding operations, finance, sales, and marketing.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Single-Family Homes: The company's primary offering is single-family homes in planned communities. Market share varies by region, but Dream Finders is a growing player in the Southeast and Southwest. Competitors include Lennar, D.R. Horton, and PulteGroup.
  • Townhomes: Townhomes offer a more affordable option in select markets. These are often targeted towards first-time buyers or those looking for lower maintenance living. Similar competitors as single-family homes, with the addition of local and regional builders.
  • Active Adult Communities: Dream Finders builds communities designed for active adults aged 55 and older. Competitors in this segment include Del Webb (PulteGroup) and other specialized active adult builders.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The homebuilding industry is cyclical and influenced by factors like interest rates, economic growth, and demographic trends. There's currently high demand coupled with supply chain issues and rising material costs impacting builders.

Positioning

Dream Finders Homes positions itself as a builder offering affordable homes in high-growth markets. Their land-light strategy aims to reduce capital intensity and improve returns. They aim to provide higher value homes than their competitors.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for new home construction in the US is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Dream Finders is positioned to capture a growing share of this market through geographic expansion and product diversification.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Land-light strategy
  • Focus on high-growth markets
  • Affordable price points
  • Strong relationships with land developers
  • Vertically integrated operations with mortgage and title services

Weaknesses

  • Geographic concentration in Southeast and Southwest
  • Reliance on external land developers
  • Sensitivity to housing market cycles
  • Smaller scale compared to national builders

Opportunities

  • Geographic expansion into new markets
  • Increased demand from millennial homebuyers
  • Growing demand for build-to-rent communities
  • Technological advancements in construction and sales
  • Strategic acquisitions of smaller builders

Threats

  • Rising interest rates
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Increased competition from larger builders
  • Economic recession
  • Fluctuations in material costs

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • DHI
  • LEN
  • PHM
  • NVR
  • TOL

Competitive Landscape

Dream Finders' land-light strategy provides a competitive advantage by reducing capital intensity. However, they are smaller than national builders and have a geographic concentration. They try to compete by providing a better value home with better design.

Major Acquisitions

HHHunt Communities

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 110
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Dream Finders' presence in the Jacksonville, Florida market. Increased DFH's land holdings and access to future development opportunities.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Dream Finders has experienced significant revenue growth since its founding, driven by expansion into new markets and increased home sales.

Future Projections: Future projections are based on analyst estimates and market conditions. Analysts expect continued growth in revenue and earnings, driven by strong demand for housing in the Southeast and Southwest.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding into new markets, introducing new home designs, and investing in technology to improve the customer experience.

Summary

Dream Finders Homes is a growing homebuilder with a land-light strategy, focused on high-growth markets. Their affordable price points and vertical integration are strengths. However, geographic concentration and sensitivity to market cycles pose risks. They should focus on diversifying geographically and managing costs effectively.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company SEC Filings
  • Analyst Reports
  • Industry Publications

Disclaimers:

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About Dream Finders Homes Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Jacksonville, FL, United States
IPO Launch date 2021-01-21
Founder, President, CEO & Chairman of the Board of Directors Mr. Patrick O. Zalupski
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Residential Construction
Full time employees 1686
Full time employees 1686

Dream Finders Homes, Inc., through its subsidiary, Dream Finders Homes LLC, engages in the homebuilding business in the United States. The company operates through four segments: Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Financial Services. It designs, builds, constructs, and sells single-family homes, such as entry-level, first and second time move-up, and active adult and custom homes. The company markets its homes under various brands, including Dream Finders Homes, DF Luxury, Craft Homes, and Coventry Homes. It also provides insurance agency services, including closing, escrow, and title insurance, as well as mortgage banking solutions. The company sells its homes through its sales representatives and independent real estate brokers. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.