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Green Brick Partners Inc(GRBK)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$61.07
11/13/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for GRBK

11/13/2026: GRBK (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Green Brick Partners is a homebuilding and land development company primarily focused on high-growth regions in the southeastern United States. The company uses a decentralized partnership model to operate various brands, which has historically allowed for effective, localized management and strong profit margins. Its primary growth story revolves around capturing demographic-driven housing demand in key Sunbelt markets. However, investors must consider risks related to geographic concentration, interest rate sensitivity, and intense competition from much larger national homebuilders. This stock may suit investors seeking long-term growth in the housing sector, provided they monitor interest rate trends and regional economic health closely.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company has demonstrated consistent earnings and revenue growth within the high-demand residential sector.
Momentum investorMixed fitThis is a conditional fit depending on housing market strength and overall sector momentum.
Value investorMixed fitThe valuation can vary significantly based on interest rate cycles and market sentiment regarding the housing sector.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not currently pay a regular dividend, prioritizing growth capital instead.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHomebuilding stocks are inherently cyclical and subject to high volatility related to interest rates and economic health.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highConstruction stocks are sensitive to interest rate fluctuations and housing market cycles.
Valuation riskMediumEarnings multiples can compress quickly if market sentiment on the housing outlook turns negative.
Competition risk (National homebuilder dominance)Medium / highLarge national builders have greater economies of scale in procurement and financing.
Business qualityMedium / highThe company has a strong, proven business model, though geographic concentration is a factor.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe lack of a dividend makes this stock unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful growth depends on efficient land development and managing construction costs.

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.59B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 9.81
1Y Target Price 62
Price to earnings Ratio 9.81
1Y Target Price 62
Volume (30-day avg) 334.6K shares
Beta 1.69
52 Weeks Range 59.12 - 83.18
Updated Date 11/13/2026
52 Weeks Range 59.12 - 83.18
Updated Date 11/13/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 6.22

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Consumer Cyclical

Constructive
Sentiment
Strong Bullish
Momentum
BUY Breadth Improving
BUY participation
67.4%
Active BUY / eligible
31 / 46
30-Day BUY Count Change
+23
Market state
Strong Bullish

More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.

Industry

Residential Construction

BUY participation
100.0%
Active BUY / eligible
1 / 1
30-Day BUY Count Change
+1

Eligible universe: 1 stock.

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -8.85%
Avg. Invested days 38
Today’s Advisory PASS
Upturn Advisory Rating upturn star rating icon
Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 3.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/13/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
GRBK receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
GRBK has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 10.2%) and solid profitability (net margin 15.4%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-17.9%), slightly negative revenue growth (-2.8%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
GRBK's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 79.4%). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is GRBK's strongest growth driver at +867.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-2.8%, slightly negative) and earnings growth (-17.9%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 84.5% and approximately 69.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 8.51% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 11.47%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 4.73%
FMR Inc 4.06%
State Street Corp 3.55%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.21%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
GRBK generates approximately $312 of gross profit, $201 of operating income, and $102 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Moderate margins and soft cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is solid.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 21.60%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
GRBK has a high-quality, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Homebuilding OperationsConstruction and sale of single-family, multi-family, and townhome units.This is the primary revenue driver, reflecting actual home sales.
Land DevelopmentDeveloping residential lots for its own builders and third-party buyers.This improves margins by controlling the supply chain for housing construction.
Geography: Texas / SoutheastPrimary operations in Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, and other growing Southern markets.Performance is highly tied to regional economic health and population migration patterns.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-28
When After Market
Estimate 1.38
Actual 1.35

Profitability

Profit Margin 14.16%
Operating Margin (TTM) 17.92%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 8.37%
Return on Equity (TTM) 14.75%

Valuation

Trailing PE 9.81
Forward PE 13.23
Enterprise Value 2.88B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.34
Enterprise Value 2.88B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.34
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.49
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.46
Shares Outstanding 42.43M
Shares Floating 29.34M
Shares Outstanding 42.43M
Shares Floating 29.34M
Percent Insiders 8.51
Percent Institutions 84.55

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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