COUSINS PROPERTIES INC (CUZ) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CUZ • US2227955026

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23.78 USD
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This CUZ fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CUZ Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CUZ was profitable.
  • In the past year CUZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • CUZ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years CUZ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CUZ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCUZ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

  • CUZ has a Return On Assets (0.46%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Return On Equity of CUZ (0.87%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.07%, CUZ is not doing good in the industry: 62.60% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CUZ is in line with the industry average of 3.13%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.46%
ROE 0.87%
ROIC 2.07%
ROA(3y)0.69%
ROA(5y)1.62%
ROE(3y)1.22%
ROE(5y)2.67%
ROIC(3y)2.09%
ROIC(5y)2.03%
CUZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCUZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.08%, CUZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CUZ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • CUZ has a Operating Margin (22.44%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • CUZ's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of CUZ (68.17%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CUZ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.44%
PM (TTM) 4.08%
GM 68.17%
OM growth 3Y-0.92%
OM growth 5Y-0.49%
PM growth 3Y-42.89%
PM growth 5Y-33.8%
GM growth 3Y1.17%
GM growth 5Y0.7%
CUZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCUZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. CUZ Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • CUZ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • CUZ has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • CUZ has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • CUZ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CUZ Yearly Shares OutstandingCUZ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
CUZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCUZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.52, we must say that CUZ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CUZ's Altman-Z score of 0.52 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CUZ outperforms 55.28% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71 indicates that CUZ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • CUZ has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.71. This is in the better half of the industry: CUZ outperforms 79.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.71
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.52
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC6.51%
CUZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCUZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CUZ has a Current Ratio of 0.82. 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 (0.82) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.82 indicates that CUZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CUZ's Quick ratio of 0.82 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CUZ outperforms 48.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.82
CUZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCUZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. CUZ Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CUZ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.33%, which is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, CUZ shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -15.85% on average per year.
  • CUZ shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 16.00%.
  • CUZ shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.07% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.33%
EPS 3Y-33.6%
EPS 5Y-15.85%
EPS Q2Q%-27.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16%
Revenue growth 3Y9.24%
Revenue growth 5Y6.07%
Sales Q2Q%15.04%

3.2 Future

  • CUZ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.29% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.84% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-7.8%
EPS Next 2Y6.5%
EPS Next 3Y9.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.4%
Revenue Next 2Y4.77%
Revenue Next 3Y3.66%
Revenue Next 5Y3.84%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CUZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCUZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
CUZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCUZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. CUZ Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 72.06 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CUZ.
  • CUZ's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. CUZ is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 79.36 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CUZ.
  • 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 (38.20), we can say CUZ is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 72.06
Fwd PE 79.36
CUZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCUZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CUZ is valued a bit cheaper than 73.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.38
CUZ Per share dataCUZ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.5%
EPS Next 3Y9.29%

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5. CUZ Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CUZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.75%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.71, CUZ has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • CUZ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.75%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CUZ has a limited annual growth rate of 1.50%.
  • 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)1.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
CUZ Yearly Dividends per shareCUZ Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

  • CUZ pays out 532.80% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of CUZ is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP532.8%
EPS Next 2Y6.5%
EPS Next 3Y9.29%
CUZ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCUZ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M -400M -600M
CUZ Dividend Payout.CUZ Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CUZ Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CUZ Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

COUSINS PROPERTIES INC

NYSE:CUZ (4/16/2026, 11:28:03 AM)

23.78

+0.14 (+0.59%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners112.06%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners0.93%
Ins Owner Change3.6%
Market Cap3.95B
Revenue(TTM)993.82M
Net Income(TTM)40.50M
Analysts81.25
Price Target30.26 (27.25%)
Short Float %8.54%
Short Ratio5.93
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.75%
Yearly Dividend1.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.5%
DP532.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date04-07
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.06%
Min EPS beat(2)-25.75%
Max EPS beat(2)1.62%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.76%
Min EPS beat(4)-25.75%
Max EPS beat(4)27.3%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.18%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.53%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)6.74%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.41%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.57%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.57%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.51%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.1%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.07%
PT rev (1m)-5.32%
PT rev (3m)-6.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.51%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.98%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 72.06
Fwd PE 79.36
P/S 3.98
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 9.82
P/B 0.84
P/tB 0.88
EV/EBITDA 11.38
EPS(TTM)0.33
EY1.39%
EPS(NY)0.3
Fwd EY1.26%
FCF(TTM)-0.68
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.42
OCFY10.18%
SpS5.98
BVpS28.16
TBVpS27.17
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.4611 (-39.19%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.46%
ROE 0.87%
ROCE 2.62%
ROIC 2.07%
ROICexc 2.07%
ROICexgc 2.11%
OM 22.44%
PM (TTM) 4.08%
GM 68.17%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)0.69%
ROA(5y)1.62%
ROE(3y)1.22%
ROE(5y)2.67%
ROIC(3y)2.09%
ROIC(5y)2.03%
ROICexc(3y)2.09%
ROICexc(5y)2.03%
ROICexgc(3y)2.13%
ROICexgc(5y)2.08%
ROCE(3y)2.64%
ROCE(5y)2.57%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.18%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.29%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.08%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.45%
OM growth 3Y-0.92%
OM growth 5Y-0.49%
PM growth 3Y-42.89%
PM growth 5Y-33.8%
GM growth 3Y1.17%
GM growth 5Y0.7%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.71
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.23
Cap/Depr 124.01%
Cap/Sales 51.83%
Interest Coverage 1.58
Cash Conversion 63.02%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.82
Altman-Z 0.52
F-Score6
WACC6.51%
ROIC/WACC0.32
Cap/Depr(3y)170.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)180.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)71.32%
Cap/Sales(5y)72.64%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.33%
EPS 3Y-33.6%
EPS 5Y-15.85%
EPS Q2Q%-27.78%
EPS Next Y-7.8%
EPS Next 2Y6.5%
EPS Next 3Y9.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16%
Revenue growth 3Y9.24%
Revenue growth 5Y6.07%
Sales Q2Q%15.04%
Revenue Next Year5.4%
Revenue Next 2Y4.77%
Revenue Next 3Y3.66%
Revenue Next 5Y3.84%
EBIT growth 1Y29.82%
EBIT growth 3Y8.23%
EBIT growth 5Y5.55%
EBIT Next Year195.52%
EBIT Next 3Y47.28%
EBIT Next 5Y35.54%
FCF growth 1Y83.66%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y0.51%
OCF growth 3Y3.28%
OCF growth 5Y2.76%

COUSINS PROPERTIES INC / CUZ Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for COUSINS PROPERTIES INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CUZ.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to COUSINS PROPERTIES INC (CUZ). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is COUSINS PROPERTIES INC (CUZ) stock?

COUSINS PROPERTIES INC (CUZ) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the valuation of COUSINS PROPERTIES INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COUSINS PROPERTIES INC (CUZ) is 72.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.84.


Can you provide the financial health for CUZ stock?

The financial health rating of COUSINS PROPERTIES INC (CUZ) is 2 / 10.