COLUMBUS, OH—Robert H. Schottenstein, Chairman, CEO, and President of M/I Homes, Inc. (NYSE:MHO), recently sold 3,716 shares of the company’s common stock. The shares were sold on February 19 at an average price of $114.815, totaling approximately $426,652. According to InvestingPro data, while this insider sale occurred, management has been actively buying back shares, and the company trades at an attractive P/E ratio of 5.86.
Following this transaction, Schottenstein holds 350,374 shares directly. Additionally, he indirectly owns 94,983 common shares as the sole trustee and beneficiary of the Irving E. Schottenstein No. 2 GST Exempt Trust and 94,604 common shares as the sole trustee and beneficiary of the Irving E. Schottenstein No. 2 GST Nonexempt Trust. His spouse owns 10,000 common shares, though Schottenstein disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares. The company, currently valued at $3.25 billion, maintains strong financial health with liquid assets exceeding short-term obligations.
This transaction was reported in a recent SEC filing, providing transparency for investors and stakeholders regarding insider activities. InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is currently undervalued, with 12 additional exclusive insights available to subscribers, including detailed valuation metrics and growth forecasts.
In other recent news, M/I Homes reported a record revenue of $1.2 billion for the fourth quarter of 2024, marking a 24% increase compared to the previous year. Despite this achievement, the company’s earnings per share (EPS) fell short of expectations at $4.71, below the forecasted $4.97. The company also announced a new share repurchase program, authorizing up to $250 million in buybacks, replacing the previous plan with $107 million remaining. The buyback initiative is part of M/I Homes’ strategy to optimize capital allocation. Additionally, M/I Homes’ full-year performance in 2024 was robust, with a 12% increase in homes delivered, totaling 9,055, and record revenue of $4.5 billion, a 12% rise from 2023. Gross margins improved to 26.6% for the year, although the company anticipates potential margin compression in 2025. Analysts from firms like Zelman and Associates and Raymond (NSE:RYMD) James highlighted concerns about potential market challenges, particularly in the Tampa area, and the impact of mortgage rate buy downs on margins. Despite these challenges, M/I Homes remains focused on community growth and strategic investments to maintain its sales pace.
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