Financial Health Signals
Based on FY2025 annual data. Scores normalized against common benchmarks. How we calculate these scores
Meritage Homes Corp has an operating margin of 340.6%, meaning the company retains $341 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 100/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power.
Meritage Homes Corp carries a low D/E ratio of 0.00, meaning only $0.00 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 100/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.
Meritage Homes Corp converts 152.2% of revenue into free cash flow ($93K). This strong cash generation earns a score of 100/100.
Meritage Homes Corp's ROE of 8.7% shows moderate profitability relative to equity, earning a score of 35/100. This is down from 15.3% the prior year.
Meritage Homes Corp passes 3 of 9 financial strength tests. 2 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 2 leverage/liquidity signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Meritage Homes Corp generates $0.26 in operating cash flow ($118K OCF vs $453K net income). This low ratio suggests earnings are primarily driven by accounting accruals rather than cash generation, which may not be sustainable.
This page shows Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 17 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Key Financial Metrics
Meritage Homes Corp generated $61K in revenue in fiscal year 2025.
Meritage Homes Corp's EBITDA was $232K in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
Meritage Homes Corp generated $93K in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 100.0% from the prior year.
Meritage Homes Corp reported $453K in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 99.9% from the prior year.
Meritage Homes Corp earned $6.35 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 40.8% from the prior year.
Meritage Homes Corp held $775K in cash against $24K in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2025.
Meritage Homes Corp paid $0.54 per share in dividends in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 44.0% from the prior year.
Meritage Homes Corp had 67M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 6.9% from the prior year.
Meritage Homes Corp's gross margin was 3.0% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs.
Meritage Homes Corp's operating margin was 340.6% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting core business profitability.
Meritage Homes Corp's net profit margin was 744.6% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit.
Meritage Homes Corp's ROE was 8.7% in fiscal year 2025, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 6.6 percentage points from the prior year.
Meritage Homes Corp spent $295K on share buybacks in fiscal year 2025, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents a decrease of 99.8% from the prior year.
Meritage Homes Corp invested $26K in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 99.9% from the prior year.
MTH Income Statement
| Metric | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q4'23 | Q3'23 | Q4'22 | Q3'22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Gross Profit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| R&D Expenses | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SG&A Expenses | N/A | $51.8M | N/A | $59.2M | N/A | $63.1M | N/A | $48.4M |
| Operating Income | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Interest Expense | N/A | $0 | N/A | $0 | N/A | $0 | N/A | $0 |
| Income Tax | N/A | $29.0M | N/A | $54.0M | N/A | $64.0M | N/A | $67.0M |
| Net Income | N/A | $99.3M | N/A | $196.0M | N/A | $221.8M | N/A | $262.5M |
| EPS (Diluted) | N/A | $1.39 | N/A | $2.67 | N/A | $5.98 | N/A | $7.10 |
MTH Balance Sheet
| Metric | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q4'23 | Q3'23 | Q4'22 | Q3'22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7.6B-1.8% | $7.8B+8.3% | $7.2B+0.8% | $7.1B+11.8% | $6.4B+2.8% | $6.2B+7.1% | $5.8B+3.6% | $5.6B |
| Current Assets | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cash & Equivalents | $775.2M+6.3% | $728.9M+11.9% | $651.6M-21.6% | $831.6M-9.7% | $921.2M-12.2% | $1.0B+21.7% | $861.6M+187.8% | $299.4M |
| Inventory | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Accounts Receivable | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Goodwill | $33.0M0.0% | $33.0M0.0% | $33.0M0.0% | $33.0M0.0% | $33.0M0.0% | $33.0M0.0% | $33.0M0.0% | $33.0M |
| Total Liabilities | $2.4B-1.8% | $2.5B+22.3% | $2.0B-2.5% | $2.1B+19.1% | $1.7B-1.1% | $1.8B-3.4% | $1.8B-3.5% | $1.9B |
| Current Liabilities | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Long-Term Debt | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Equity | $5.2B-1.7% | $5.3B+2.8% | $5.1B+2.2% | $5.0B+9.1% | $4.6B+4.3% | $4.4B+11.9% | $3.9B+7.3% | $3.7B |
| Retained Earnings | $5.2B-1.5% | $5.3B+5.5% | $5.0B+3.0% | $4.9B+12.3% | $4.3B+4.6% | $4.1B+14.1% | $3.6B+7.8% | $3.4B |
MTH Cash Flow Statement
| Metric | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q4'23 | Q3'23 | Q4'22 | Q3'22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $243.7M+352.5% | -$96.5M+3.1% | -$99.6M-8.2% | -$92.0M+12.0% | -$104.5M-200.3% | $104.2M-81.9% | $575.1M+1453.5% | $37.0M |
| Capital Expenditures | $5.6M-28.4% | $7.8M+4.0% | $7.5M-6.6% | $8.0M+15.0% | $7.0M-30.9% | $10.1M+35.7% | $7.4M+11.2% | $6.7M |
| Free Cash Flow | $238.1M+328.3% | -$104.3M+2.6% | -$107.0M-7.0% | -$100.0M+10.3% | -$111.5M-218.5% | $94.1M-83.4% | $567.6M+1771.4% | $30.3M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$16.7M+14.3% | -$19.4M-53.8% | -$12.6M-7.1% | -$11.8M-32.3% | -$8.9M+29.0% | -$12.6M-69.7% | -$7.4M-11.7% | -$6.6M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$180.8M-111.2% | -$85.6M-26.2% | -$67.8M-17.8% | -$57.6M-308.6% | -$14.1M+93.2% | -$206.1M-3646.5% | -$5.5M-74.5% | -$3.2M |
| Dividends Paid | $29.3M-3.2% | $30.3M+12.3% | $27.0M-0.6% | $27.1M+175.8% | $9.8M0.0% | $9.8M | $0 | $0 |
| Share Buybacks | $150.0M+172.7% | $55.0M+37.5% | $40.0M+33.3% | $30.0M+637.6% | $4.1M-91.0% | $45.0M | $0 | $0 |
MTH Financial Ratios
| Metric | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q4'23 | Q3'23 | Q4'22 | Q3'22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Net Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Return on Equity | N/A | 1.9% | N/A | 3.9% | N/A | 5.0% | N/A | 7.1% |
| Return on Assets | N/A | 1.3% | N/A | 2.8% | N/A | 3.6% | N/A | 4.7% |
| Current Ratio | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.470.0 | 0.47+0.1 | 0.39-0.0 | 0.41+0.0 | 0.38-0.0 | 0.40-0.1 | 0.46-0.1 | 0.51 |
| FCF Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meritage Homes Corp's annual revenue?
Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) reported $61K in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
Is Meritage Homes Corp profitable?
Yes, Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) reported a net income of $453K in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 744.6%.
What is Meritage Homes Corp's earnings per share (EPS)?
Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) reported diluted earnings per share of $6.35 for fiscal year 2025. This represents a -40.8% change compared to the previous fiscal year. EPS represents the portion of a company's net income allocated to each outstanding share of common stock and is widely used to evaluate profitability on a per-share basis.
What is Meritage Homes Corp's EBITDA?
Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) had EBITDA of $232K in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Meritage Homes Corp have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) had $775K in cash and equivalents against $24K in long-term debt.
What is Meritage Homes Corp's gross margin?
Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) had a gross margin of 3.0% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Meritage Homes Corp's operating margin?
Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) had an operating margin of 340.6% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Meritage Homes Corp's net profit margin?
Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) had a net profit margin of 744.6% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does Meritage Homes Corp pay dividends?
Yes, Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) paid $0.54 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2025.
What is Meritage Homes Corp's return on equity (ROE)?
Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) has a return on equity of 8.7% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Meritage Homes Corp's free cash flow?
Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) generated $93K in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 100.0% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Meritage Homes Corp's operating cash flow?
Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) generated $118K in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Meritage Homes Corp's total assets?
Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) had $7.6M in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Meritage Homes Corp's capital expenditures?
Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) invested $26K in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
Does Meritage Homes Corp buy back shares?
Yes, Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) spent $295K on share buybacks during fiscal year 2025, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding.
How many shares does Meritage Homes Corp have outstanding?
Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) had 67M shares outstanding as of fiscal year 2025.
What is Meritage Homes Corp's debt-to-equity ratio?
Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Meritage Homes Corp's return on assets (ROA)?
Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) had a return on assets of 5.9% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Meritage Homes Corp's Piotroski F-Score?
Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) has a Piotroski F-Score of 3 out of 9, indicating weak financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7–9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Meritage Homes Corp's earnings high quality?
Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) has an earnings quality ratio of 0.26x, considered low quality (accrual-driven). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Meritage Homes Corp?
Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) scores 84 out of 100 on our Financial Profile, indicating strong overall financial health. This composite score evaluates six dimensions: profitability (operating margin), revenue growth, leverage (debt-to-equity), liquidity (current ratio), cash flow quality (free cash flow margin), and shareholder returns (return on equity). Each dimension is normalized against standard financial benchmarks. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.