Southern Energy Homes of Texas

What Southern Energy Homes of Texas does

Clayton Homes, the privately-held parent of Southern Energy Homes of Texas, is a U.S. homebuilder founded in 1956 and headquartered in Maryville, Tennessee. The company manufactures and sells manufactured, CrossMod, modular, and site-built homes through 40+ climate-controlled manufacturing facilities totaling 5.7 million square feet, plus a network of regional subsidiary builders including Arbor Homes, Mungo Homes, Oakwood Homes, Highland Homes, and Berkeley Building Co. In 2025, Clayton produced 59,000 homes and employed more than 22,000 team members, with products available in 46 states through company-owned home centers, an online Home Finder tool, and direct sales.

Revenue is generated principally through one-time home sales, supplemented by vertically-integrated mortgage financing via Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance and 21st Mortgage Corporation, insurance through HomeFirst Agency, and property holdings via Wimbledon Realty and Wimbledon Properties. The company differentiates on off-site construction efficiency, energy-efficient standard features (low-E windows, ecobee thermostats, LED lighting, solar roof panels), bulk material procurement, and the CrossMod category that achieves appraisal parity with site-built homes.

Clayton serves individual homebuyers, nonprofit housing organizations (Family Promise, Habitat for Humanity), real estate developers, and rural communities, and participates in attainable-housing initiatives through Next Step Network, NeighborWorks America, Operation HOPE, and Rural LISC. The go-to-motion is direct-to-consumer via home centers and an online self-service platform, augmented by strategic affordable-housing partnerships and a multi-channel marketing approach spanning owned digital, PR, testimonials, and events.

Name

Southern Energy Homes of Texas

Legal name

Clayton

Website

https://sehomes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Clayton Homes, parent of Southern Energy Homes of Texas, is a privately-held U.S. homebuilder founded in 1956 that designs, manufactures, and sells manufactured, CrossMod, modular, and site-built homes across 46 states through 40+ factories, company-owned home centers, and regional subsidiary builders, serving individual homebuyers and nonprofit housing partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufactured Housing

NAICS

Manufactured Home (Mobile Home) Manufacturing (321991), Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers (459930), New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117)

SIC

Mobile Homes (2451), Retail-Mobile Home Dealers (5271)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Green / High-Performance Home Construction (Net-Zero, Passive House) (IMAFABAH)

Keywords

• Manufactured homes
• Modular housing
• Prefabricated construction
• Affordable housing
• Off-site construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Maryville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Home Sales: Clayton generates revenue primarily through the sale of manufactured homes, CrossMod homes, modular homes, and site-built homes. The company operates home centers and sells directly to consumers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Southern Energy Homes of Texas manufactures and sells manufactured, modular, CrossMod, and site-built homes through climate-controlled off-site construction facilities located in Texas (Athens, Waco, Sulphur Springs). The company is part of Clayton's home building network and delivers attainable, energy-efficient homes through company-owned home centers, online home finder tools, and nonprofit/government partnership channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Clayton Impact: A company volunteer program that provides team members with paid volunteer time off to support causes and nonprofit organizations in their communities.
• CrossMod
• Clayton Design
• TRU Mini
• Epic Series

Products and services

• Manufactured Homes Off-site constructed manufactured homes sold to individual homebuyers and partners through Texas manufacturing facilities, home centers, and the online home finder tool.
• Modular Homes Modular homes built off-site and delivered for assembly on the customer's lot, available through the Texas home building network.
• CrossMod Homes Modern manufactured homes that combine the efficiency of off-site construction with site-built features such as porches and garages, designed to blend into existing neighborhoods and appraise on par with site-built homes.
• Site-Built Homes Site-built homes sold through Clayton's regional subsidiary builder brands operating in specific state markets.
• Epic Series Homes A collection of stylish manufactured homes built with quality features, durability, and sustainability, featuring brands such as Frigidaire appliances, Kwikset hardware, ecobee smart thermostats, and DuraCraft cabinets, positioned as an affordable housing solution.
• TRU Mini Homes A mini home collection designed for infill sites and entry-level buyers.
• Online Home Finder Tool Digital self-service platform that lets customers search by location, browse floor plans, and view pricing for available homes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 59,000 homes built in 2025
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to expand attainable housing options in Wisconsin. Clayton supplies CrossMod homes for Habitat's affordable housing projects. The first project involved 10 units in Hillsboro, Wisconsin, with homes featuring energy-efficient features including solar panels estimated to save homeowners $1,860 annually on utilities.
• Clayton Homes of KilleencoreOthers · 1 January 2025Local Clayton retailer that completed setup of the 20th donated home to Family Promise of Bell County, including arranging furniture so the home was ready to welcome the first family.
• Family PromisecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership launched in 2019 through 'A Future Begins at Home' program focused on preventing family homelessness. Clayton has donated 20 homes to Family Promise affiliates nationwide. The program has helped 43,000+ families avoid homelessness and has catalyzed $14 million+ in additional partner funding. Most donated homes serve as transitional housing for families working toward permanent housing stability.
• Next Step NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit housing organization focused on putting sustainable homeownership within reach for everyone while transforming the manufactured housing industry. Provides education, financial coaching, and home locating services to potential buyers. Has helped families like the Woodys achieve homeownership through member organizations like Mountain Housing Opportunities.
• NeighborWorks AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to support NeighborWorks' mission of creating opportunities for people to live in affordable homes. Clayton provides manufactured housing toolkits and support for the nonprofit's coaching program, expanding knowledge and building capacity for affiliates in advancing manufactured housing strategies.
• Rural LISCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClayton supports Rural LISC's Healthy Housing initiative focused on rural America. Rural LISC operates on the principle that 'place matters' - where a family lives is key to health, wellbeing, and success. Clayton's support helps strengthen safe, decent, and affordable housing development for those at greater risk in rural America.
• Arbor Day FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership focused on sustainability. By end of 2025, Clayton will have planted over 5.5 million native species trees. Partnership supports reforestation efforts including projects in New River Gorge and other locations.
• Operation HOPEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership empowering people on the path to homeownership through financial education and support services.
• e-NABLEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirtual community connecting volunteers worldwide to create simple prosthetic hands and arms for people in need. Students at Clayton-Bradley Academy participated in e-NABLE projects, creating prosthetics using engineering, math, and 3D printing.
• Innovative Education PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished Clayton-Bradley Academy in 2013, a STEM-focused school serving Pre-K through 12th grade students. Academy emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, critical thinking, citizenship skills, and project-based learning.
• Local Developers and ContractorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of site contractors and local developers like Fran Sutton Homes who partner with Clayton for neighborhood developments and attainable housing projects.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Legacy Housing: Manufactured home builder focused on affordable single-family housing in the southern U.S., with chattel and real estate loan financing arms. Highly comparable to Clayton's value-priced, financed sales motion.
• Skyline Champion: One of the largest U.S. producers of manufactured and modular homes, with a national factory footprint and similar product mix to Clayton's core manufactured/modular lines. Closest publicly traded comparable in scale and category.
• Cavco Industries: Manufactured housing producer with factory-built homes, park-model units, and modular offerings. Direct competitor in factory-built housing with overlapping customer base of attainable-home buyers.

Others

• Equity LifeStyle Properties: Owner/operator of manufactured home communities and RV resorts. Closely linked ecosystem player — supplies residents for, and depends on, manufactured housing production volumes from builders like Clayton.
• Sun Communities: Manufactured housing community and marina operator. Demand for new manufactured homes in its communities directly benefits Clayton's production volumes.
• UMH Properties: Owner and operator of manufactured housing communities, particularly in the Northeast and Midwest. Closely tied to manufactured home production demand and is a potential channel partner for Clayton's regional brands.

Broad incumbents

• LGI Homes: National site-built homebuilder focused on affordable entry-level homes with standardized included features. Comparable to Clayton's attainable, move-in-ready value proposition.
• PulteGroup: Large diversified homebuilder with Centex and Pulte brands covering entry-level through move-up segments. Competes with Clayton's attainable and first-time buyer offerings.
• D.R. Horton: Largest U.S. homebuilder by volume with broad site-built operations including entry-level product lines. Competes with Clayton for first-time and trade-up buyers at the lower end of the price spectrum.
• Tri Pointe Homes: National site-built homebuilder with regional brands targeting first-time and move-up buyers. Comparable to Clayton's site-built subsidiary brand strategy (Highland, Mungo, Harris Doyle).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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