COUSINS PROPERTIES INC (CUZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CUZ - US2227955026 - REIT
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CUZ gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. CUZ has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CUZ is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CUZ was profitable.
CUZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CUZ has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CUZ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CUZ has a Return On Assets (0.65%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CUZ's Return On Equity of 1.22% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CUZ outperforms 49.22% of its industry peers.
CUZ has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.00%) than 64.06% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CUZ is in line with the industry average of 3.04%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.00%) for CUZ is above the 3 year average (1.96%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.65% | ||
| ROE | 1.22% | ||
| ROIC | 2% |
ROA(3y)1.27%
ROA(5y)2.19%
ROE(3y)2.13%
ROE(5y)3.56%
ROIC(3y)1.96%
ROIC(5y)1.98%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 5.98%, CUZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.03% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CUZ has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 22.44%, CUZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CUZ has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 68.25%, CUZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.91% of the companies in the same industry.
CUZ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.98% | ||
| GM | 68.25% |
OM growth 3Y-4.46%
OM growth 5Y-0.64%
PM growth 3Y-47.42%
PM growth 5Y-25.18%
GM growth 3Y0.83%
GM growth 5Y0.28%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CUZ is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CUZ has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
CUZ has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CUZ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CUZ has an Altman-Z score of 0.59. This is a bad value and indicates that CUZ is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CUZ (0.59) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CUZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating CUZ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.70, CUZ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.03% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC0.3
WACC6.56%
2.3 Liquidity
CUZ has a Current Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that CUZ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CUZ has a Current ratio (0.81) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.81 indicates that CUZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.81, CUZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.06% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, CUZ shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -23.78% on average per year.
CUZ shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 16.38%.
Measured over the past years, CUZ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.44% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.06%
EPS 3Y-45.66%
EPS 5Y-23.78%
EPS Q2Q%-28.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.38%
Revenue growth 3Y4.3%
Revenue growth 5Y5.44%
Sales Q2Q%17.8%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CUZ will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 19.35% on average per year.
CUZ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.35% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.71%
EPS Next 2Y11.11%
EPS Next 3Y19.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year14.97%
Revenue Next 2Y8.8%
Revenue Next 3Y7.71%
Revenue Next 5Y3.35%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 74.63, CUZ can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CUZ is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CUZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.35), we can say CUZ is valued expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 70.53, the valuation of CUZ can be described as expensive.
CUZ's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CUZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (33.72), we can say CUZ is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 74.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 70.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
70.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CUZ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
CUZ's earnings are expected to grow with 19.35% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)4.47
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.11%
EPS Next 3Y19.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.97%, CUZ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.29, CUZ has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, CUZ pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.97% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CUZ has a limited annual growth rate of 1.52%.
CUZ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CUZ has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
CUZ pays out 365.82% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CUZ's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP365.82%
EPS Next 2Y11.11%
EPS Next 3Y19.35%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners107.27%
Inst Owner Change-1.01%
Ins Owners0.72%
Ins Owner Change0.61%
Market Cap4.39B
Revenue(TTM)964.11M
Net Income(TTM)57.61M
Analysts77.5
Price Target32.64 (24.96%)
Short Float %4.49%
Short Ratio5.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.97% |
Yearly Dividend1.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.52%
DP365.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.78%
Min EPS beat(2)-25.75%
Max EPS beat(2)27.3%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.89%
Min EPS beat(4)-25.75%
Max EPS beat(4)27.3%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.76%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.45%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)36.87%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.41%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.59%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.06%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.13%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.04%
PT rev (1m)-2.54%
PT rev (3m)-2.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)21.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.97%
EPS NY rev (3m)18.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 74.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 70.53 | ||
| P/S | 4.55 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.53 | ||
| P/B | 0.93 | ||
| P/tB | 0.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.46 |
EPS(TTM)0.35
EY1.34%
EPS(NY)0.37
Fwd EY1.42%
FCF(TTM)-6.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.48
OCFY9.5%
SpS5.74
BVpS28.19
TBVpS27.17
PEG (NY)4.47
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.9
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.65% | ||
| ROE | 1.22% | ||
| ROCE | 2.53% | ||
| ROIC | 2% | ||
| ROICexc | 2% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.04% | ||
| OM | 22.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.98% | ||
| GM | 68.25% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.27%
ROA(5y)2.19%
ROE(3y)2.13%
ROE(5y)3.56%
ROIC(3y)1.96%
ROIC(5y)1.98%
ROICexc(3y)1.96%
ROICexc(5y)1.98%
ROICexgc(3y)2%
ROICexgc(5y)2.03%
ROCE(3y)2.48%
ROCE(5y)2.51%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.01%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.96%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.81%
OM growth 3Y-4.46%
OM growth 5Y-0.64%
PM growth 3Y-47.42%
PM growth 5Y-25.18%
GM growth 3Y0.83%
GM growth 5Y0.28%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.35 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 371.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 154.94% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.71 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.42% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
F-Score5
WACC6.56%
ROIC/WACC0.3
Cap/Depr(3y)183.05%
Cap/Depr(5y)207.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)75.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)82.91%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.06%
EPS 3Y-45.66%
EPS 5Y-23.78%
EPS Q2Q%-28.57%
EPS Next Y16.71%
EPS Next 2Y11.11%
EPS Next 3Y19.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.38%
Revenue growth 3Y4.3%
Revenue growth 5Y5.44%
Sales Q2Q%17.8%
Revenue Next Year14.97%
Revenue Next 2Y8.8%
Revenue Next 3Y7.71%
Revenue Next 5Y3.35%
EBIT growth 1Y28.06%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.35%
EBIT growth 5Y4.76%
EBIT Next Year389.32%
EBIT Next 3Y74.97%
EBIT Next 5Y55.59%
FCF growth 1Y-1262.22%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y12.56%
OCF growth 3Y0.91%
OCF growth 5Y5.71%
COUSINS PROPERTIES INC / CUZ FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for COUSINS PROPERTIES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CUZ.
What is the valuation status for CUZ stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to COUSINS PROPERTIES INC (CUZ). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of CUZ stock?
COUSINS PROPERTIES INC (CUZ) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
How financially healthy is COUSINS PROPERTIES INC?
The financial health rating of COUSINS PROPERTIES INC (CUZ) is 2 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CUZ stock?
The dividend rating of COUSINS PROPERTIES INC (CUZ) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 365.82%.