(FOR) Forestar - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US3462321015

FOR: Residential, Lots, Land, Infrastructure, Communities

Forestar Group Inc. (NYSE:FOR) stands as a prominent player in the U.S. residential lot development sector, specializing in single-family home lots. Their business model revolves around acquiring raw land, developing the necessary infrastructure, and selling finished lots to a diverse range of homebuilders, from local contractors to national firms. This diversification in clientele can mitigate risks associated with relying on a single market segment, which is a crucial factor for potential investors assessing market stability.

From a financial standpoint, Forestar presents an intriguing profile. With a market capitalization of approximately $1.16 billion, the company occupies a mid-sized position, offering a balance between growth potential and established market presence. The trailing P/E ratio of 6.44 suggests undervaluation relative to industry peers, possibly indicating stable earnings. However, the forward P/E of 0.00 warrants scrutiny, as it may signal either an expectation of negligible future earnings or data limitations. The price-to-book ratio of 0.72 implies that the stock is trading below its book value, which could indicate undervaluation or underlying financial stress. Meanwhile, the price-to-sales ratio of 0.77 reflects efficient revenue generation relative to market value, an attractive metric for value investors.

As a subsidiary of D.R. Horton, one of the largest U.S. homebuilders, Forestar benefits from strategic resources and market insights. Despite this affiliation, Forestar operates independently, which may appeal to investors seeking exposure to the residential land development sector without direct engagement in homebuilding. This structure allows Forestar to leverage its parent companys expertise while maintaining operational autonomy, a dual advantage that could enhance its competitive edge in the market.

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FOR Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 1,126m
Sector Real Estate
Industry Real Estate - Development
GiC Sub-Industry Real Estate Development
IPO / Inception 2007-12-12

FOR Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 24.4%
Fundamental -20.3%
Dividend 0.0%
Rel. Strength Industry -45.6
Analysts 4.5/5
Fair Price Momentum 17.92 USD
Fair Price DCF -

FOR Dividends

No Dividends Paid

FOR Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -93.5%
Growth Correlation 12m -84%
Growth Correlation 5y 59.1%
CAGR 5y 12.95%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.22
Sharpe Ratio 12m -1.74
Alpha -51.65
Beta 1.11
Volatility 35.73%
Current Volume 140.3k
Average Volume 20d 217.5k
What is the price of FOR stocks?
As of March 16, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 21.64 with a total of 140,281 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.57%, over one month by -6.92%, over three months by -20.79% and over the past year by -40.25%.
Is Forestar a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Forestar is currently (March 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -20.30 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of FOR as of March 2025 is 17.92. This means that FOR is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -17.19%.
Is FOR a buy, sell or hold?
Forestar has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.50. Therefor, it is recommend to buy FOR.
  • Strong Buy: 3
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for FOR stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, FOR Forestar will be worth about 19.4 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 21.64. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -10.35%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 33.3 53.7%
Analysts Target Price 37.5 73.3%
ValueRay Target Price 19.4 -10.4%