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LGI Homes vs Smith Douglas Homes: LGIH and SDHC compared
LGI Homes is the larger company: $444M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $263M for Smith Douglas Homes (Q3 2026). LGI Homes is growing faster (+10% against +0.2% a year earlier). LGI Homes is more profitable, with an operating margin of 7.5% against 1.3%.
Where the money goes: LGIH and SDHC
LGI Homes (LGIH) · Q3 2026
LGI Homes, Q3 2026: revenue $444M (+10% year over year), operating margin 7.5%, net earnings $24.6M, operating cash flow $38.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Smith Douglas Homes (SDHC) · Q3 2026
Smith Douglas Homes, Q3 2026: revenue $263M (+0.2% year over year), operating margin 1.3%, net earnings $577K, operating cash flow −$33.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| LGI Homes (LGIH) | Smith Douglas Homes (SDHC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $444M | $263M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +10% | +0.2% |
| Gross margin | — | 16.3% |
| Operating margin | 7.5% | 1.3% |
| Net earnings | $24.6M | $577K |
| Net margin | 5.5% | 0.2% |
| Operating cash flow | $38.9M | −$33.3M |
| Free cash flow | $37.9M | — |
| Market value | $1.1B | — |
| P/E | 15.0× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $93.00 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
LGI Homes
- Home Building: $438M (98%)
- Land and Other: $7.0M (2%)
Questions
Which is bigger, LGI Homes or Smith Douglas Homes?
LGI Homes is the larger company: $444M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $263M for Smith Douglas Homes (Q3 2026).
Is LGI Homes or Smith Douglas Homes growing faster?
LGI Homes is growing faster (+10% against +0.2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, LGI Homes or Smith Douglas Homes?
LGI Homes is more profitable, with an operating margin of 7.5% against 1.3%.
More: LGI Homes earnings · how LGI Homes makes money · Smith Douglas Homes earnings · how Smith Douglas Homes makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.