The company's financial leverage has increased significantly, with the debt-to-equity ratio rising to 1.18 in 2026Q1 from 0.37 in 2025Q4, signaling a shift toward external financing to support its $4.0 billion asset base.
| Total Current Assets | 2.65B | 2.3B | 2.39B | 2.02B | 1.82B | 1.38B | 594.51M | 432.8M | 330.36M |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | 479.01M | 234.77M | 274.38M | 494.14M | 364.53M | 227.23M | 43.66M | 44.01M | 19.81M |
| Cash Only | 479.01M | 234.77M | 274.38M | 494.14M | 364.53M | 227.23M | 43.66M | 44.01M | 19.81M |
| Short-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accounts Receivable | 32.82M | 39.12M | 34.13M | 30.87M | 43.49M | 33.48M | 16.77M | 0 | 0 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 3.65 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 3.01 | 4.75 | 6.35 | 5.4 | - | - |
| Inventory | 2.14B | 2.03B | 1.72B | 1.44B | 1.38B | 1.07B | 484.37M | 364.07M | 293.72M |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | 214.62 | 207.22 | 172.81 | 174.54 | 184.79 | 241.77 | 183.6 | 157.38 | 235.93 |
| Other Current Assets | 0 | 0 | 368.83M | 54.31M | 30.6M | 54.09M | 49.72M | 24.72M | 16.82M |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 1.32B | 377.36M | 935.95M | 542.86M | 554.33M | 512.78M | 139.17M | 82.12M | 45.09M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 0 | 0 | 501.79M | 274.53M | 308.68M | 267.55M | 85.14M | 44.04M | 33.41M |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | 15.60x | - | 8.87x | 13.65x | 10.83x | 7.19x | 13.32x | 22.18x | 15.63x |
| Goodwill | 377.36M | 377.36M | 300.31M | 172.21M | 172.21M | 171.93M | 28.57M | 12.21M | 0 |
| Intangible Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.14M | 2.66M | 24.45M | 13.23M |
| Long-Term Investments | 69.73M | 26.61M | 11.45M | 15.36M | 14.01M | 15.97M | 4.55M | 8.35M | 6.26M |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 922.8M | -26.61M | 122.39M | 80.76M | 54.91M | 43.96M | 18.26M | 17.52M | 5.42M |
| Total Assets | 3.97B | 3.73B | 3.33B | 2.56B | 2.37B | 1.89B | 733.68M | 514.92M | 375.45M |
| Asset Turnover | 1.11x | 1.16x | 1.34x | 1.46x | 1.41x | 1.02x | 1.55x | 1.90x | 1.39x |
| Asset Growth % | 63.51% | 11.98% | 29.9% | 8.07% | 25.18% | 158.18% | 42.48% | 37.15% | - |
| Total Current Liabilities | 489.07M | 786.78M | 1.53B | 1.04B | 1.43B | 1.19B | 454.09M | 318.03M | 255.16M |
| Accounts Payable | 123.16M | 126.13M | 147.14M | 134.12M | 134.7M | 113.5M | 37.42M | 37.75M | 31.89M |
| Days Payables Outstanding | 15.21 | 12.9 | 14.82 | 16.25 | 18.06 | 25.73 | 14.18 | 16.32 | 25.62 |
| Short-Term Debt | 0 | 591.06M | 991M | 530.38M | 966.25M | 763.29M | 289.88M | 217.67M | 163.21M |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 242.97M | 69.59M | 125.6M | 172.57M | 145.65M | 177.69M | 59.39M | 20.2M | 11.77M |
| Other Current Liabilities | 365.9M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Current Ratio | 5.42x | 2.92x | 1.57x | 1.93x | 1.27x | 1.16x | 1.31x | 1.36x | 1.29x |
| Quick Ratio | 1.05x | 0.35x | 0.44x | 0.55x | 0.31x | 0.26x | 0.24x | 0.22x | 0.14x |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 203.06 | 197.62 | 160.79 | 161.3 | 171.48 | 222.4 | 174.82 | - | - |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 1.89B | 1.34B | 381.23M | 431.83M | 139.79M | 143.88M | 67.57M | 109.91M | 58.26M |
| Long-Term Debt | 1.89B | 0 | 295.05M | 293.92M | 0 | 3.29M | 29.65M | 14.35M | 12.66M |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 0 | 0 | 18.15M | 21.11M | 24.66M | 19.83M | 14.76M | 15.58M | 16.18M |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.31M | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | 0 | 1.34B | 68.03M | 116.8M | 115.13M | 120.76M | -36.23M | 5.47M | 17.64M |
| Total Liabilities | 2.38B | 2.12B | 1.91B | 1.48B | 1.57B | 1.34B | 521.66M | 427.95M | 313.42M |
| Total Debt | 1.89B | 591.06M | 1.3B | 845.42M | 990.91M | 786.41M | 334.29M | 247.59M | 192.06M |
| Net Debt | 1.41B | 356.29M | 1.03B | 351.27M | 626.38M | 559.18M | 290.63M | 203.59M | 172.25M |
| Debt / Equity | 1.18x | 0.37x | 0.92x | 0.78x | 1.24x | 1.41x | 1.58x | 2.85x | 3.10x |
| Debt / EBITDA | 7.79x | 1.98x | 2.90x | 1.90x | 2.71x | 4.65x | 3.60x | 3.97x | 6.76x |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 5.82x | 1.19x | 2.29x | 0.79x | 1.71x | 3.31x | 3.13x | 3.27x | 6.06x |
| Interest Coverage | - | - | - | 404426.00x | 11130.88x | 242.14x | 98.05x | 219.07x | 35.10x |
| Total Equity | 1.59B | 1.6B | 1.42B | 1.09B | 800.69M | 556.38M | 212.02M | 86.97M | 62.02M |
| Equity Growth % | 65.6% | 12.89% | 30.77% | 35.65% | 43.91% | 162.42% | 143.78% | 40.23% | - |
| Book Value per Share | 17.25 | 15.83 | 14.16 | 10.24 | 7.50 | 6.01 | 2.29 | 0.94 | 0.67 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 1.56B | 1.57B | 1.39B | 1.07B | 787.72M | 532.3M | 180.08M | 56.5M | 33.09M |
| Common Stock | 951K | 944K | 937K | 931K | 927K | 925K | 124.45M | 56.5M | 33.09M |
| Retained Earnings | 1.18B | 1.17B | 970.25M | 648.41M | 365.99M | 118.19M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treasury Stock | -68.01M | -49.53M | -7.83M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accumulated OCI | -452K | 613K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 31.34M | 31.04M | 26.94M | 13.07M | 12.97M | 24.08M | 31.94M | 30.47M | 28.93M |
Land option dependency risk
According to recent financial disclosures, Dream Finders Homes has seen total assets climb to $4.0 billion in 2026Q1 from $2.6 billion in 2023Q4, a rapid expansion that appears to be increasingly funded by debt rather than retained earnings, signaling a potential shift in the company's long-term risk profile.
The aggressive growth in the asset base suggests a strategy focused on scaling through acquisitions, yet the corresponding rise in liabilities warrants caution. Investors should monitor whether this asset accumulation translates into sustainable returns or if it merely reflects the high capital requirements of maintaining a geographically dispersed homebuilding footprint.
Based on reported quarterly figures, the company's debt-to-equity ratio spiked to 1.18 in 2026Q1, a notable departure from the 0.37 ratio observed in 2025Q4, which suggests that the firm is increasingly relying on external financing to support its operations and land acquisition pipeline during this period.
This rapid increase in leverage may indicate that the land-light model is facing liquidity constraints, forcing the company to tap into debt markets more heavily. Such a trend could limit future financial flexibility and increase interest expense sensitivity, particularly if the current housing market slowdown persists.
As reported in recent SEC filings, the company's cash position fluctuated significantly, ending 2026Q1 at $479.0 million, which represents a recovery from the $234.8 million low in 2025Q4, yet the current ratio of 5.42 may be distorted by the timing of large-scale land option commitments and inventory management.
While the headline liquidity appears robust, the underlying volatility suggests that cash management is highly reactive to the timing of home closings and acquisition payments. Analysts should investigate whether this cash balance is truly available for operations or if it is earmarked for imminent debt service or land development obligations.
Based on the company's balance sheet data, retained earnings have grown to $1.2 billion as of 2026Q1, yet this accumulation appears to be tempered by ongoing equity-based compensation and potential share dilution, which may be masking the true impact of operational performance on shareholder value over the last ten quarters.
The steady rise in retained earnings is a positive indicator of historical profitability, but the quality of this equity growth warrants further investigation given the recent revenue contraction. Investors should consider whether the current equity base is sufficient to support the company's aggressive growth ambitions without further dilutive financing.
As disclosed in financial notes, the company's reliance on land option contracts creates significant off-balance sheet exposure, which is not fully captured by the reported debt-to-equity ratio of 1.18, potentially understating the true financial risk inherent in the firm's current land acquisition strategy during a market downturn.
The reliance on third-party developers to provide finished lots means that the company's growth is contingent on the financial health of its partners. If these developers face credit issues, the company's ability to maintain its pipeline could be severely compromised, regardless of its own reported cash position.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DFH stock.
As of 2025, Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (DFH) had total assets of $3.73B including $2.30B in current assets.
Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (DFH) carries total debt of $591.1M, offset by $234.8M in cash and short-term investments. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (DFH) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $1.57B ($15.83 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (DFH) reported a current ratio of 2.92x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.