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FORForestar Group IncHold5.9·$28.32+1.47%
HoldModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

A 42% margin of safety relative to book and a breakout technical setup are offset by declining revenue, no identifiable competitive moat, and a risk/reward ratio that is unfavorable at current prices—making the setup a value trap candidate rather than a clear opportunity.

Thesis pillars

  • Deep Value Margin Of SafetyStable
  • Breakout Technical SetupStable
  • No Competitive MoatStable
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Forestar Group Inc (FOR) Stock Analysis

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HoldVALUE-TRAP 1/5ValueGrowthQualityModerate Confidence

Real Estate · Real Estate - Development

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $28.32, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Forestar Group Inc. is a national, well-capitalized residential lot development company focused primarily on making investments in land acquisition and development to sell finished single-family residential lots to homebuilders. Our common stock is listed on the New York Stock... Read more

$28.32+2.0% A.UpsideScore 5.9/10#2 of 4 Real Estate - Development
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield10.57%
Stop $26.34Target $28.90(analyst − 15%)A.R:R 0.3:1
Analyst target$34.00+20.1%2 analysts
$28.90our TP
$28.32price
$34.00mean
$35

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $28.32, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Mixed signals. Hold existing position. Score 5.9/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, earnings proximity 95d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-07-26
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Oct 29, 202695d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Earnings estimates trending UP
Attractive valuation
Positive insider activity
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)8.5
P/E (Fwd)9.4
Mkt Cap$1.4B
EV/EBITDA5.7
Profit Mgn9.9%
ROE9.6%
Rev Growth-3.0%
Beta1.39
DividendNone
Rating analysts8

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C4.60bearish
IV61%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

1 ceiling hit

GatesA.R:R 0.3 < 1.5@spotMomentum 4.7<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Momentum 4.7>=4.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsEARNINGS PROXIMITY 95d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
36 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $26.07Resistance $32.06

Price Targets

$26
$29
A.Upside+2.0%
A.R:R0.3:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (2.0% upside)
! asymmetry at 0.3 (below the engine's 1.5 threshold)@spot

Earnings

B
M
M
M
1/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-10-29 (95d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is FOR stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $28.32, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Mixed signals. Hold existing position. Target $28.90 (+2.0%), stop $26.34 (−7.5%), A.R:R 0.3:1. Score 5.9/10, moderate confidence.

What is the FOR stock price target?

Take-profit target: $28.90 (+2.0% upside). Target $28.90 (+2.0%), stop $26.34 (−7.5%), A.R:R 0.3:1. Stop-loss: $26.34.

What are the risks of investing in FOR?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Is FOR overvalued or undervalued?

Forestar Group Inc trades at a P/E of 8.5 (forward 9.4). TrendMatrix value score: 9.3/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about FOR?

8 analysts cover FOR with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $34.

What does Forestar Group Inc do?Forestar Group Inc. is a national, well-capitalized residential lot development company focused primarily on making...

Forestar Group Inc. is a national, well-capitalized residential lot development company focused primarily on making investments in land acquisition and development to sell finished single-family residential lots to homebuilders. Our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NYSE Texas under the ticker symbol "FOR." The listing and trading of the Common Stock on the NYSE Texas commenced on July 1, 2025.

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