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Smith Douglas Homes Corp.(SDHC)

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$10.28
09/25/2026
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09/25/2026: SDHC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Smith Douglas Homes Corp. is a residential homebuilder primarily active in the southeastern United States, focusing on affordable single-family homes. The company utilizes a capital-efficient, land-light business model that allows it to maintain flexibility and strong operational performance. Its primary growth opportunity lies in its regional footprint, which benefits from consistent demographic migration and structural housing shortages. However, the company faces risks related to interest rate fluctuations, material cost volatility, and competition from large national builders. It remains a cyclically sensitive stock, best suited for growth-oriented investors who monitor housing market health and regional economic conditions closely.

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Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company's expansion strategy in high-growth regions makes it a potential play for residential housing growth.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum depends on the broader housing cycle and sustained positive earnings reports post-IPO.
Value investorMixed fitValuation depends on prevailing market multiples for homebuilders and interest rate environments.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company prioritizes reinvestment for growth rather than immediate dividend distributions.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHomebuilding is a cyclical and volatile industry susceptible to macroeconomic shifts.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighHomebuilder stocks are highly sensitive to interest rate changes and housing market sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumEarnings can swing based on home price appreciation and construction costs.
Competition risk (National homebuilder dominance)HighLarge scale builders can often out-compete on price and land acquisition power.
Business qualityMediumThe land-light model offers efficiency but requires strong execution in land option management.
Dividend incomeLow / noneDividends are not the primary focus of the capital allocation strategy.
Execution riskMediumOperational success relies on maintaining construction timelines and managing labor availability.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -15.84%
Avg. Invested days 34
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SDHC receives a 3-star rating, supported by available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SDHC has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-33.5%), soft cash generation (FCF margin -3.8%), slightly negative revenue growth (-0.4%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SDHC's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 80.0%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
SDHC's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -0.4% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-33.5%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-341.8%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 85.1% and approximately 76.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 4.64% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Conifer Management, LLC 17.08%
Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC 15.98%
Beck, Mack & Oliver LLC 10.14%
Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC 9.63%
Wellington Management Company LLP 7.42%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SDHC generates approximately $218 of gross profit, $75 of operating income, and $-38 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 3.51%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SDHC has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 86.27M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 14.28
1Y Target Price 13.17
Price to earnings Ratio 14.28
1Y Target Price 13.17
Volume (30-day avg) 57.5K shares
Beta 0.83
52 Weeks Range 9.75 - 23.49
Updated Date 09/26/2026
52 Weeks Range 9.75 - 23.49
Updated Date 09/26/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.72

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
HomebuildingConstruction and sale of single-family homes.Revenue comes directly from the sale of new homes to consumers.
Geography (Southeastern U.S.)Operations in states such as Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.Performance is highly tied to the regional economy and migration trends of the Southeast.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 14.28
Forward PE 21.98
Enterprise Value 600.63M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.09
Enterprise Value 600.63M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.09
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.6
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.82
Shares Outstanding 8.39M
Shares Floating 6.44M
Shares Outstanding 8.39M
Shares Floating 6.44M
Percent Insiders 4.64
Percent Institutions 85.06

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Smith Douglas Homes Corp.

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Woodstock, GA, United States
IPO Launch date 2024-01-11
President, CEO & Vice Chairman Mr. Gregory S. Bennett
Sector Real Estate
Industry Real Estate - Development
Full time employees 510
Full time employees 510

Smith Douglas Homes Corp. engages in designing, constructing, and sale of single-family homes. The company offers title insurance and mortgage brokerage services. It targets and markets homes and communities to entry-level and empty-nest homebuyers. Smith Douglas Homes Corp. was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Woodstock, Georgia