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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest reported event): November 16, 2023
 
BEAZER HOMES USA, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
  
Delaware 001-12822 58-2086934
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 (Commission
File Number)
 (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
2002 Summit Blvd NE, 15th Floor
Atlanta, Georgia 30319
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(770) 829-3700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
None
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par valueBZHNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨



Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On November 16, 2023, Beazer Homes USA, Inc. issued a press release announcing results of operations for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information provided pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 in Item 9.01, is "furnished" and shall not be deemed to be "filed" with the Securities and Exchange Commission or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filings.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

  BEAZER HOMES USA, Inc.
Date:
November 16, 2023  By: /s/ David I. Goldberg
    David I. Goldberg
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


Document

Exhibit 99.1

PRESS RELEASE
Beazer Homes Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal 2023 Results
ATLANTA, November 16, 2023 - Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (NYSE: BZH) (www.beazer.com) today announced its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2023.
“Strong fourth quarter results were highlighted by growth in community count, improved backlog conversion and higher gross margins,” said Allan P. Merrill, the company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “These factors and careful management of overheads allowed us to generate $56 million of net income, $90 million in Adjusted EBITDA and $1.80 of earnings per diluted share for the quarter. For the full year, we delivered $159 million of net income, $272 million of Adjusted EBITDA and $5.16 of earnings per diluted share.”
Commenting on fourth quarter market conditions, Mr. Merrill said, “New home orders were up substantially year-over-year, but remained slightly below historical trends as rising mortgage rates led to further deterioration in home affordability. The strength of the economy and a lack of existing homes for sale continued to provide support for demand. From a production perspective, supply chain issues continued to improve, allowing us to reduce construction cycle times and accelerate our adoption of the Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home standards.”
Looking further out, Mr. Merrill concluded, “We remain confident in the multi-year outlook for our Company and industry. Powerful demographic trends and a persistent undersupply of homes should continue to provide support for new home sales. With a dedicated operating team, a growing community count and a more efficient and less leveraged balance sheet, we have the resources to create durable value for our stakeholders in the years ahead.”
Beazer Homes Fiscal 2023 Highlights and Comparison to Fiscal 2022
Net income from continuing operations of $158.7 million, or $5.16 per diluted share, compared to net income from continuing operations of $220.7 million, or $7.17 per diluted share, in fiscal 2022
Adjusted EBITDA of $272.0 million, down 26.5%
Homebuilding revenue of $2.2 billion, down 4.5% on a 10.7% decrease in home closings to 4,246, partially offset by a 7.0% increase in average selling price to $517.8 thousand
Homebuilding gross margin was 19.9%, down 320 basis points. Excluding impairments, abandonments and amortized interest, homebuilding gross margin was 23.1%, down 320 basis points
SG&A as a percentage of total revenue was 11.5%, up 60 basis points
Net new orders of 3,866, down 4.8% on an 8.4% decrease in orders per community per month to 2.6, partially offset by a 3.9% increase in average community count to 125
Land acquisition and land development spending was $573.1 million, down 0.1% from $573.6 million
Repurchased $9.0 million of debt
Total debt to total capitalization ratio of 47.0% at fiscal year end compared to 51.1% a year ago. Net debt to net capitalization ratio of 36.4% at fiscal year end compared to 45.0% a year ago.
Beazer Homes Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights and Comparison to Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2022
Net income from continuing operations of $55.8 million, or $1.80 per diluted share, compared to net income from continuing operations of $86.8 million, or $2.82 per diluted share, in fiscal fourth quarter 2022
Adjusted EBITDA of $90.0 million, down 37.2%
Homebuilding revenue of $641.8 million, down 22.2% on a 23.7% decrease in home closings to 1,233, partially offset by a 1.9% increase in average selling price to $520.5 thousand
Homebuilding gross margin was 21.2%, down 160 basis points. Excluding impairments, abandonments and amortized interest, homebuilding gross margin was 24.3%, down 160 basis points
SG&A as a percentage of total revenue was 11.1%, up 220 basis points



Net new orders of 1,003, up 42.5% on a 34.8% increase in orders per community per month to 2.6 and a 5.7% increase in average community count to 130
Backlog dollar value of $886.4 million, down 22.6% on a 18.2% decrease in backlog units to 1,711 and a 5.4% decrease in average selling price of homes in backlog to $518.0 thousand
Land acquisition and land development spending was $213.7 million, up 41.7% from $150.8 million
Controlled lots of 26,189, up 4.0% from 25,170
Repurchased $4.0 million of debt
Unrestricted cash at quarter end was $345.6 million; total liquidity was $610.6 million
The following provides additional details on the Companys performance during the fiscal fourth quarter 2023:
Profitability. Net income from continuing operations was $55.8 million, generating diluted earnings per share of $1.80. This included the impact of tax credits of $5.9 million or $0.19 per share compared to $3.1 million of such credits or $0.10 per share in the prior year quarter. Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA of $90.0 million was down $53.4 million, or 37.2%, primarily due to lower gross margin.
Orders. Net new orders for the fourth quarter increased to 1,003, up 42.5% from the prior year quarter, primarily driven by a 34.8% increase in sales pace to 2.6 orders per community per month, up from 1.9 in the previous year quarter, and a 5.7% increase in average community count to 130 from 123 a year ago. The cancellation rate for the quarter was 16.5%, down from 32.8% in the prior year quarter, reflecting an improved sales environment. However, as mortgage interest rates recently reaching a two-decade high, we expect continued market headwinds due to affordability challenges.
Backlog. The dollar value of homes in backlog as of September 30, 2023 was $886.4 million, representing 1,711 homes, compared to $1.1 billion, representing 2,091 homes, at the same time last year. The average selling price of homes in backlog was $518.0 thousand, down 5.4% year-over-year.
Homebuilding Revenue. Fourth quarter homebuilding revenue was $641.8 million, down 22.2% year-over-year. The decrease in homebuilding revenue was driven by a 23.7% decrease in home closings to 1,233 homes, partially offset by a 1.9% increase in average selling price to $520.5 thousand.
Homebuilding Gross Margin. Homebuilding gross margin (excluding impairments, abandonments, and amortized interest) was 24.3% for the fourth quarter, down 160 basis points year-over-year, driven primarily by an increase in price concessions and closing cost incentives, which includes rate buydowns.
SG&A Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenue was 11.1% for the quarter, up 220 basis points year-over-year primarily due to a decrease in revenue on lower closings.
Land Position. Controlled lots increased 4.0% to 26,189, compared to 25,170 from the prior year. Excluding land held for future development and land held for sale lots, active controlled lots were 25,567, up 4.8% year-over-year. Through the expansion of lot option agreements, 56.7% of total active lots, or 14,490 lots, were under contract compared to 54.6% of total active lots, or 13,312 lots, as of September 30, 2022.
Debt Repurchases. During the fourth quarter, the Company repurchased $4.0 million of its outstanding 6.750% unsecured Senior Notes due March 2025. Total debt to total capitalization ratio was 47.0% at the end of fiscal 2023 compared to 51.1% at the end of fiscal 2022. Net debt to net capitalization ratio was 36.4% at the end of fiscal 2023 compared to 45.0% at the end of fiscal 2022. During October 2023, the Company repurchased an additional $4.3 million of its 2025 Senior Notes, bringing the outstanding balance on its 2025 Senior Notes to $197.9 million.
Liquidity. At the close of the fourth quarter, the Company had $610.6 million of available liquidity, including $345.6 million of unrestricted cash and $265.0 million of remaining capacity under the senior unsecured revolving credit facility, compared to total available liquidity of $459.1 million a year ago.
Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility. During October 2023, the Company increased the available borrowing capacity under the senior unsecured revolving credit facility from $265.0 million to $300.0 million.



Commitment to ESG Initiatives
The Company remains committed to ensuring that by the end of 2025 every home we build will be Zero Energy Ready, which will meet the requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home program and have a HERS® index score (before any benefit of renewable energy production) of 45 or less. For fiscal 2023, new Beazer homes had an average HERS® index score of 49.
During October, Beazer Homes was named the 2023 Indoor airPLUS Leader of the Year in the Builder category by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This annual award recognizes market-leading organizations who promote safer, healthier, and more comfortable indoor environments by participating with Indoor airPLUS and offering enhanced indoor air quality protections for new home buyers. Beazer Homes is the first ever corporate builder to earn the honor of Indoor airPLUS Leader of the Year.
During fiscal 2023, Charity Title Agency made charitable contributions totaling $2.5 million to Beazer Charity Foundation, the Company's philanthropic arm. Beazer Charity Foundation is a nonprofit entity that provides donations to unrelated national and local nonprofits. Partnering with charitable organizations at the local level aligns the Foundation's financial contributions with opportunities for our employees to have a positive impact on the communities we serve.



Summary results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
 Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
20232022Change*
New home orders, net of cancellations3,866 4,061 (4.8)%
Cancellation rates20.3 %17.6 %270  bps
Orders per community per month 2.6 2.8 (8.4)%
Average active community count125 120 3.9 %
Actual community count at period-end134 123 8.9 %
Land acquisition and land development spending (in millions)$573.1 $573.6 (0.1)%
Total home closings4,246 4,756 (10.7)%
Average selling price (ASP) from closings (in thousands)$517.8 $484.1 7.0 %
Homebuilding revenue (in millions)$2,198.4 $2,302.5 (4.5)%
Homebuilding gross margin19.9 %23.1 %(320) bps
Homebuilding gross margin, excluding impairments and abandonments (I&A)20.0 %23.2 %(320) bps
Homebuilding gross margin, excluding I&A and interest amortized to cost of sales23.1 %26.3 %(320) bps
Income from continuing operations before income taxes (in millions)$182.6 $274.0 (33.3)%
Expense from income taxes (in millions)$24.0 $53.3 (55.0)%
Income from continuing operations (in millions)$158.7 $220.7 (28.1)%
Basic income per share from continuing operations$5.23 $7.25 (27.9)%
Diluted income per share from continuing operations$5.16 $7.17 (28.0)%
Net income (in millions)$158.6 $220.7 (28.1)%
Adjusted EBITDA (in millions)$272.0 $370.1 (26.5)%
Total debt to total capitalization ratio47.0 %51.1 %(410) bps
Net debt to net capitalization ratio36.4 %45.0 %(860) bps
* Change is calculated using unrounded numbers.




Summary results for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,
20232022Change*
New home orders, net of cancellations1,003704 42.5 %
Cancellation rates16.5 %32.8 %(1,630) bps
Orders per community per month 2.61.9 34.8 %
Average active community count130123 5.7 %
Land acquisition and land development spending (in millions)$213.7$150.8 41.7 %
Total home closings1,2331,616 (23.7)%
ASP from closings (in thousands)$520.5$510.7 1.9 %
Homebuilding revenue (in millions)$641.8$825.4 (22.2)%
Homebuilding gross margin21.2 %22.8 %(160) bps
Homebuilding gross margin, excluding I&A21.2 %22.8 %(160) bps
Homebuilding gross margin, excluding I&A and interest amortized to cost of sales24.3 %25.9 %(160) bps
Income from continuing operations before income taxes (in millions)$64.2$110.4 (41.8)%
Expense from income taxes (in millions)$8.5$23.6 (64.1)%
Income from continuing operations (in millions)$55.8$86.8 (35.8)%
Basic income per share from continuing operations$1.83$2.87 (36.2)%
Diluted income per share from continuing operations$1.80$2.82 (36.2)%
Net income (in millions)$55.8$86.8 (35.8)%
Adjusted EBITDA (in millions) $90.0$143.3 (37.2)%
* Change is calculated using unrounded numbers.
As of September 30,
20232022Change
Backlog units1,711 2,091 (18.2)%
Dollar value of backlog (in millions)$886.4 $1,144.9 (22.6)%
ASP in backlog (in thousands)$518.0 $547.5 (5.4)%
Land position and lots controlled26,18925,170 4.0 %





Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call on November 16, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss these results. The public may listen to the conference call and view the Companys slide presentation on the “Investor Relations” page of the Companys website at www.beazer.com. In addition, the conference call will be available by telephone at 800-475-0542 (for international callers, dial 630-395-0227). To be admitted to the call, enter the passcode “8571348.” A replay of the conference call will be available, until 11:59 PM ET on November 23, 2023 at 800-841-4034 (for international callers, dial 203-369-3360) with pass code “3740.”
About Beazer Homes
Headquartered in Atlanta, Beazer Homes (NYSE: BZH) is one of the country’s largest homebuilders. Every Beazer home is designed and built to provide Surprising Performance, giving you more quality and more comfort from the moment you move in – saving you money every month. With Beazer's Choice Plans™, you can personalize your primary living areas – giving you a choice of how you want to live in the home, at no additional cost. And unlike most national homebuilders, we empower our customers to shop and compare loan options. Our Mortgage Choice program gives you the resources to easily compare multiple loan offers and choose the best lender and loan offer for you, saving you thousands over the life of your loan.
We build our homes in Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. For more information, visit beazer.com, or check out Beazer on FacebookInstagram and Twitter.
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events, and it is possible that the results described in this press release will not be achieved. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, among other things:
the cyclical nature of the homebuilding industry and deterioration in homebuilding industry conditions;
other economic changes nationally and in local markets, including declines in employment levels, increases in the number of foreclosures and wage levels, each of which are outside our control and may impact consumer confidence and affect the affordability of, and demand for, the homes we sell;
elevated mortgage interest rates for prolonged periods, as well as further increases and reduced availability of mortgage financing due to, among other factors, additional actions by the Federal Reserve to address sharp increases in inflation;
financial institution disruptions, such as recent bank failures;
continued supply chain challenges negatively impacting our homebuilding production, including shortages of raw materials and other critical components such as windows, doors, and appliances;
continued shortages of or increased costs for labor used in housing production, and the level of quality and craftsmanship provided by such labor;
inaccurate estimates related to homes to be delivered in the future (backlog), as they are subject to various cancellation risks that cannot be fully controlled;
factors affecting margins, such as adjustments to home pricing, increased sales incentives and mortgage rate buy down programs in order to remain competitive; decreased revenues; decreased land values underlying land option agreements; increased land development costs in communities under development or delays or difficulties in implementing initiatives to reduce our cycle times and production and overhead cost structures; not being able to pass on cost increases (including cost increases due to increasing the energy efficiency of our homes) through pricing increases;
the availability and cost of land and the risks associated with the future value of our inventory;
our ability to raise debt and/or equity capital, due to factors such as limitations in the capital markets (including market volatility), adverse credit market conditions and financial institution disruptions, and our ability to otherwise meet our ongoing liquidity needs (which could cause us to fail to meet the terms of our covenants and other requirements under our various debt instruments and therefore trigger an acceleration of a significant portion or all



of our outstanding debt obligations), including the impact of any downgrades of our credit ratings or reduction in our liquidity levels;
market perceptions regarding any capital raising initiatives we may undertake (including future issuances of equity or debt capital);
changes in tax laws or otherwise regarding the deductibility of mortgage interest expenses and real estate taxes;
increased competition or delays in reacting to changing consumer preferences in home design;
natural disasters or other related events that could result in delays in land development or home construction, increase our costs or decrease demand in the impacted areas;
terrorist acts, protests and civil unrest, political uncertainty, acts of war or other factors over which the Company has no control, such as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the conflict in the Gaza strip;
potential negative impacts of public health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic;
the potential recoverability of our deferred tax assets;
increases in corporate tax rates;
potential delays or increased costs in obtaining necessary permits as a result of changes to, or complying with, laws, regulations or governmental policies, and possible penalties for failure to comply with such laws, regulations or governmental policies, including those related to the environment;
the results of litigation or government proceedings and fulfillment of any related obligations;
the impact of construction defect and home warranty claims;
the cost and availability of insurance and surety bonds, as well as the sufficiency of these instruments to cover potential losses incurred;
the impact of information technology failures, cybersecurity issues or data security breaches;
the impact of governmental regulations on homebuilding in key markets, such as regulations limiting the availability of water and electricity (including availability of electrical equipment such as transformers and meters); and
the success of our ESG initiatives, including our ability to meet our goal that by the end of 2025 every home we start will be Zero Energy Ready, as well as the success of any other related partnerships or pilot programs we may enter into in order to increase the energy efficiency of our homes and prepare for a Zero Energy Ready future.
Any forward-looking statement, including any statement expressing confidence regarding future outcomes, speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all such factors.

CONTACT: Beazer Homes USA, Inc.

David I. Goldberg
Sr. Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
770-829-3700
investor.relations@beazer.com

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BEAZER HOMES USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months EndedFiscal Year Ended
 September 30,September 30,
in thousands (except per share data)2023202220232022
Total revenue$645,405 $827,667 $2,206,785 $2,316,988 
Home construction and land sales expenses508,093 637,747 1,763,449 1,776,518 
Inventory impairments and abandonments25 2,028 641 2,963 
Gross profit137,287 187,892 442,695 537,507 
Commissions21,567 25,668 73,450 74,336 
General and administrative expenses49,903 48,263 179,794 177,320 
Depreciation and amortization3,758 4,259 12,198 13,360 
Operating income 62,059 109,702 177,253 272,491 
(Loss) gain on extinguishment of debt, net(13)387 (546)309 
Other income, net2,180 330 5,939 1,189 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes64,226 110,419 182,646 273,989 
Expense from income taxes8,470 23,586 23,958 53,271 
Income from continuing operations55,756 86,833 158,688 220,718 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (10)(77)(14)
Net income$55,756 $86,823 $158,611 $220,704 
Weighted-average number of shares:
Basic30,405 30,291 30,353 30,432 
Diluted31,040 30,770 30,747 30,796 
Basic income per share:
Continuing operations$1.83 $2.87 $5.23 $7.25 
Discontinued operations —  — 
Total$1.83 $2.87 $5.23 $7.25 
Diluted income per share:
Continuing operations$1.80 $2.82 $5.16 $7.17 
Discontinued operations —  — 
Total$1.80 $2.82 $5.16 $7.17 
 
Three Months EndedFiscal Year Ended
 September 30,September 30,
Capitalized Interest in Inventory2023202220232022
Capitalized interest in inventory, beginning of period$114,409 $115,735 $109,088 $106,985 
Interest incurred18,090 18,869 71,981 74,161 
Capitalized interest impaired (439) (439)
Capitalized interest amortized to home construction and land sales expenses(19,919)(25,077)(68,489)(71,619)
Capitalized interest in inventory, end of period$112,580 $109,088 $112,580 $109,088 



BEAZER HOMES USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
in thousands (except share and per share data)September 30, 2023September 30, 2022
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents$345,590 $214,594 
Restricted cash40,699 37,234 
Accounts receivable (net of allowance of $284 and $284, respectively)45,598 35,890 
Income tax receivable 9,606 
Owned inventory1,756,203 1,737,865 
Deferred tax assets, net133,949 156,358 
Property and equipment, net31,144 24,566 
Operating lease right-of-use assets17,398 9,795 
Goodwill11,376 11,376 
Other assets29,076 14,679 
Total assets$2,411,033 $2,251,963 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Trade accounts payable$154,256 $143,641 
Operating lease liabilities18,969 11,208 
Other liabilities156,961 174,388 
Total debt (net of debt issuance costs of $5,759 and $7,280, respectively)978,028 983,440 
Total liabilities1,308,214 1,312,677 
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock (par value $0.01 per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued) — 
Common stock (par value $0.001 per share, 63,000,000 shares authorized, 31,351,434 issued and outstanding and 30,880,138 issued and outstanding, respectively)31 31 
Paid-in capital864,778 859,856 
Retained earnings238,010 79,399 
            Total stockholders’ equity1,102,819 939,286 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$2,411,033 $2,251,963 
Inventory Breakdown
Homes under construction$644,363 $785,742 
Land under development870,740 731,190 
Land held for future development19,879 19,879 
Land held for sale18,579 15,674 
Capitalized interest112,580 109,088 
Model homes90,062 76,292 
Total owned inventory$1,756,203 $1,737,865 



BEAZER HOMES USA, INC.
CONSOLIDATED OPERATING AND FINANCIAL DATA – CONTINUING OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended September 30,Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
SELECTED OPERATING DATA2023202220232022
Closings:
West region693 899 2,468 2,833 
East region302 371 946 1,080 
Southeast region238 346 832 843 
Total closings1,233 1,616 4,246 4,756 
New orders, net of cancellations:
West region660 374 2,244 2,437 
East region192 167 859 879 
Southeast region151 163 763 745 
Total new orders, net 1,003 704 3,866 4,061 
Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
Backlog units at end of period:20232022
West region1,033 1,257 
East region323 410 
Southeast region355 424 
Total backlog units 1,711 2,091 
Dollar value of backlog at end of period (in millions)$886.4 $1,144.9 
ASP in backlog (in thousands)$518.0 $547.5 

Three Months Ended September 30,Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA2023202220232022
Homebuilding revenue:
West region$361,894 $444,317 $1,292,060 $1,327,770 
East region164,716 200,650 503,479 555,598 
Southeast region115,164 180,387 402,861 419,152 
Total homebuilding revenue$641,774 $825,354 $2,198,400 $2,302,520 
Revenues:
        Homebuilding$641,774 $825,354 $2,198,400 $2,302,520 
        Land sales and other3,631 2,313 8,385 14,468 
Total revenues$645,405 $827,667 $2,206,785 $2,316,988 
Gross profit (loss):
       Homebuilding$135,925 $187,894 $438,120 $532,149 
       Land sales and other1,362 (2)4,575 5,358 
Total gross profit$137,287 $187,892 $442,695 $537,507 







Reconciliation of homebuilding gross profit and the related gross margin excluding impairments and abandonments and interest amortized to cost of sales (each a non-GAAP financial measure) to their most directly comparable GAAP measures is provided for each period discussed below. Management believes that this information assists investors in comparing the operating characteristics of homebuilding activities by eliminating many of the differences in companies' respective level of impairments and level of debt. These non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Three Months Ended September 30,Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
Homebuilding gross profit/margin$135,925 21.2 %$187,894 22.8 %$438,120 19.9 %$532,149 23.1 %
Inventory impairments and abandonments (I&A)25 600 641 1,095 
Homebuilding gross profit/margin excluding I&A135,950 21.2 %188,494 22.8 %438,761 20.0 %533,244 23.2 %
Interest amortized to cost of sales19,91925,077 68,489 71,619 
Homebuilding gross profit/margin excluding I&A and interest amortized to cost of sales$155,869 24.3 %$213,571 25.9 %$507,250 23.1 %$604,863 26.3 %
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP financial measure) to total company net income (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP measure, is provided for each period discussed below. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA assists investors in understanding and comparing core operating results and underlying business trends by eliminating many of the differences in companies' respective capitalization, tax position, level of impairments, and other non-recurring items. This non-GAAP financial measure may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Three Months Ended September 30,Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
Net income $55,756 $86,823 $158,611 $220,704 
Expense from income taxes8,470 23,584 23,936 53,267 
Interest amortized to home construction and land sales expenses and capitalized interest impaired19,919 25,516 68,489 72,058 
EBIT84,145 135,923 251,036 346,029 
Depreciation and amortization3,758 4,259 12,198 13,360 
EBITDA87,903 140,182 263,234 359,389 
Stock-based compensation expense2,028 1,963 7,275 8,478 
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt13 (387)546 (309)
Inventory impairments and abandonments(a)
25 1,589 641 2,524 
Restructuring and severance expenses — 335 — 
Adjusted EBITDA $89,969 $143,347 $272,031 $370,082 
(a) In periods during which we impaired certain of our inventory assets, capitalized interest that is impaired is included in the line above titled "Interest amortized to home construction and land sales expenses and capitalized interest impaired."




Reconciliation of net debt to net capitalization ratio (a non-GAAP financial measure) to total debt to total capitalization ratio, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, is provided for each period below. Management believes that net debt to net capitalization ratio is useful in understanding the leverage employed in our operations and as an indicator of our ability to obtain financing. This non-GAAP financial measure may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
in thousands20232022
Total debt$978,028 $983,440 
Stockholders' equity1,102,819 939,286 
Total capitalization$2,080,847 $1,922,726 
Total debt to total capitalization ratio47.0 %51.1 %
Total debt$978,028 $983,440 
Less: cash and cash equivalents345,590 214,594 
Net debt632,438 768,846 
Stockholders' equity1,102,819 939,286 
Net capitalization$1,735,257 $1,708,132 
Net debt to net capitalization ratio36.4 %45.0 %