KBH
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KB Home (KBH) closed at $51.15 as of 2026-03-20, trading 4.2% below its 200-week moving average of $53.40. This places KBH in the below line zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -0.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 33, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.6x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.06 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2020 weeks of data, KBH has crossed below its 200-week moving average 25 times. On average, these episodes lasted 28 weeks. Historically, investors who bought KBH at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +37.2%.
With a market cap of $3.2 billion, KBH is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.2%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 10.8%. The stock trades at 0.8x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 24.8% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in KBH would have grown to $950, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. KBH has returned 7.0% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: KBH vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After KBH Crosses Below the Line?
Across 20 historical episodes, buying KBH when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +43.1% after 12 months (median +46.0%), compared to +13.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 83% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +64.9% vs +21.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment KBH crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
KBH has crossed below its 200-week MA 25 times with an average 1-year return of +37.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1987 | Aug 1987 | 4 | 9.6% | +2.3% | +2225.0% |
| Aug 1987 | Jun 1988 | 42 | 33.9% | -17.5% | +2092.5% |
| Jul 1988 | Nov 1988 | 20 | 17.8% | +140.7% | +2364.9% |
| Jul 1990 | Jan 1991 | 24 | 43.3% | +20.0% | +1654.8% |
| Aug 1991 | Aug 1991 | 2 | 4.1% | +45.7% | +1590.1% |
| Sep 1991 | Sep 1991 | 1 | 6.2% | +22.5% | +1611.5% |
| Aug 1992 | Oct 1992 | 8 | 8.8% | +76.0% | +1282.9% |
| Jun 1994 | Jan 1996 | 85 | 31.0% | -3.7% | +957.5% |
| Apr 1996 | May 1997 | 59 | 24.0% | -8.0% | +944.3% |
| Sep 1999 | Sep 1999 | 2 | 7.0% | +38.9% | +656.0% |
| Oct 1999 | Oct 1999 | 1 | 8.3% | +44.1% | +705.2% |
| Feb 2000 | Mar 2000 | 6 | 12.6% | +54.0% | +623.4% |
| Apr 2000 | Aug 2000 | 17 | 18.9% | +44.0% | +646.2% |
| Jul 2006 | Nov 2006 | 18 | 11.4% | -4.2% | +71.7% |
| Mar 2007 | Sep 2012 | 286 | 80.8% | -47.2% | +48.7% |
| Jan 2015 | Mar 2015 | 9 | 13.8% | -16.7% | +363.8% |
| Aug 2015 | Jul 2016 | 45 | 34.9% | +9.1% | +300.0% |
| Jul 2016 | Dec 2016 | 19 | 10.1% | +47.6% | +265.4% |
| Dec 2016 | Jan 2017 | 1 | 0.5% | +103.0% | +261.7% |
| Nov 2018 | Nov 2018 | 1 | 1.0% | +81.7% | +198.9% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 2 | 2.8% | +81.9% | +201.7% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 7 | 49.5% | +93.8% | +143.9% |
| Apr 2022 | Apr 2022 | 3 | 4.0% | +26.1% | +75.8% |
| Jun 2022 | Jan 2023 | 30 | 21.6% | +59.0% | +74.0% |
| Mar 2026 | Ongoing | 2+ | 4.2% | Ongoing | -3.4% |
| Average | 28 | — | +37.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KBH below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, KB Home (KBH) is trading 4.2% below its 200-week moving average of $53.40. The current price is $51.15.
What is KBH's 200-week moving average price?
KB Home's 200-week moving average is $53.40 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when KBH drops below its 200-week moving average?
KBH has crossed below its 200-week moving average 25 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +37.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 28 weeks on average.
Is KBH a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about KBH as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 33. Free cash flow yield is 6.2%. Return on equity is 10.8%. Price-to-book is 0.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does KBH compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in KBH would have grown to $950, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 7.0% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. KBH has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does KBH pay a dividend?
Yes. KB Home currently pays a dividend yield of 196.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20