Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (BZH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Average Active Community Count 164, up 14% from last year. This increase was due to community count growth and strategic positioning.
Net Debt to Net Capitalization Ratio Below 40%, reduced from the previous year. This was achieved through prudent balance sheet management and asset sales.
Book Value Per Share Nearly $43, up from the previous year. Growth driven by profitability and share repurchases.
Savings Per Home $10,000, achieved through rebidding material and labor costs.
Reduction in Force Savings $12 million per year, resulting from workforce reductions.
Asset Sales $63 million, contributing $7 million in profit. This was part of a portfolio realignment strategy.
Gross Margin 17.2%, impacted by a higher percentage of specs and larger incentives.
SG&A as Percentage of Revenue 9.6%, improved due to strong fourth-quarter closings.
Adjusted EBITDA Approximately $64 million, achieved despite a tough market.
Diluted Earnings Per Share $1.02, reflecting strong operational performance.
Land Acquisition and Development Spending $684 million for the year, offset by $63 million in land sale proceeds.
Active Controlled Lot Position Nearly 25,000, with 62% under option contracts.
Deferred Tax Assets More than $140 million, including $84 million related to energy tax credits.
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