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Cavco Industries Inc

CVCONASDAQ

SectorConsumer Discretionary

IndustryResidential Construction

Beta (adjusted)1.18

Intrinsic Value $454.33median of 6 methods · middle span $415-$796based on filings through 27 Jun 2026

Market Price $577.20Price as of 1 Oct 2026

OvervaluedIntrinsic value is 21% below the market price

−50% · IV below pricenear fair value ±15%IV above price · +50%

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Market Cap $4.4B

Enterprise Value $4.2B

Shares Outstanding 7.7M diluted

Moat Rating Wide

Next Earnings Date29 Oct 2026

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

Cavco Industries is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the persistent structural undersupply of affordable housing in the United States. By leveraging its factory-built manufacturing model, strategic regional footprint in high-growth Sunbelt states, and vertical integration with financial services, Cavco delivers high-quality, lower-cost housing options that outperform traditional site-built homes in an affordability-constrained environment. The recent acquisition of American Homestar and the groundbreaking of the state-of-the-art El Mirage facility provide clear pathways for capacity expansion and market share gains.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Street view · analyst 12-month targets3 analysts · as of 18 Aug 2026

Low · most bearish analyst$600.00

Mean target$646.67

High · most bullish analyst$700.00

Street targets sit above today's price; our intrinsic value sits below it. Different horizons, different questions.

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 18 Sep 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

$600.0015%

Persistent high interest rates and tight credit conditions restrict homebuyer financing, leading to a contraction in order backlogs and lower capacity utilization (below 70%). Rising raw material costs and tariff pressures squeeze factory-built housing margins, while severe weather events trigger elevated claims in the Standard Casualty insurance business, dragging down financial services profitability.

Base CaseCentral scenario

$646.6760%

Matches the consensus mean

Steady demand for affordable housing continues to support volume growth, with home shipments remaining stable or growing modestly. The integration of American Homestar proceeds smoothly, contributing to stable consolidated gross margins of around 23.5%. The El Mirage facility progresses on schedule for a mid-2027 launch. Share repurchases under the newly authorized $150 million program provide solid downside support for EPS.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

$700.0025%

Accelerated zoning reforms (such as the landmark bipartisan bills signed in Virginia) allow manufactured homes in traditional site-built residential zones, unlocking massive new suburban markets. Rapid integration of American Homestar yields higher-than-expected synergies, and the El Mirage facility comes online ahead of schedule, driving market share gains in the Southwest. Lower interest rates stimulate consumer demand, boosting both factory-built housing shipments and high-margin financial services underwriting.

Scenarios are anchored to street consensus at the research date, with our probabilities and rationale.

Key Investment Merits

Strong structural demand tailwinds driven by the severe shortage of affordable housing in the United States.
Robust balance sheet with over $230 million in cash and cash equivalents and minimal corporate debt, providing excellent cyclical resilience.
Vertical integration through CountryPlace Mortgage and Standard Casualty Insurance, which captures high-margin financial services revenue.
Proactive capital allocation, combining strategic acquisitions (American Homestar) with consistent shareholder returns via buybacks.

Key Investment Risks

Sensitivity to macroeconomic cycles, particularly mortgage interest rates and consumer credit availability.
Order backlogs are cancellable without penalty prior to the start of production, exposing the company to rapid demand shifts.
Labor shortages and wage inflation in key manufacturing regions could pressure production schedules and margins.
Regulatory and zoning restrictions at local and state levels that limit the placement of manufactured homes.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

A severe downturn in the Southwest housing market leading to capacity utilization dropping below 60%.
Material integration failures or write-downs associated with the American Homestar acquisition.
A significant contraction in consolidated gross margins below 21% due to unmitigated input cost inflation.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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