May 08, 2013 (Fast Lane via COMTEX) -- Below are the three companies in the Homebuilding industry with the highest Revenue Per Employee (RPE). Analysts use RPE as a measure to compare the productivity of companies in the same industry.Meritage Homes (NYSE:MTH) is highest with an RPE of $1.8 million. Meritage Homes Corporation designs, builds, and sells single-family homes ranging from entry level to semi-custom luxury. The Company operates in the South and West of the United States. Meritage Homes (NYSE:MTH) is currently priced 11.3% above its average consensus analyst price target of $45.06. The stock should discover initial support at its 50-day moving average (MA) of $45.05 and subsequent support at its 200-day MA of $40.04.

Following is Standard Pacific (NYSE:SPF) with an RPE of $1.6 million. Finishing up the top three is DR Horton (NYSE:DHI), with an RPE of $1.5 million. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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