COUSINS PROPERTIES INC (CUZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CUZ - US2227955026 - REIT
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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to CUZ. CUZ was compared to 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CUZ while its profitability can be described as average. While showing a medium growth rate, CUZ is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CUZ had positive earnings in the past year.
CUZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CUZ has been profitable.
CUZ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 48.44% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CUZ (2.00%) is worse than 64.84% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CUZ is in line with the industry average of 3.04%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.96%) for CUZ is below the current ROIC(2.00%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
CUZ's Profit Margin of 5.98% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CUZ outperforms 57.03% of its industry peers.
CUZ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CUZ (22.44%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CUZ has remained more or less at the same level.
CUZ's Gross Margin of 68.25% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CUZ outperforms 53.91% of its industry peers.
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
CUZ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CUZ has more shares outstanding
CUZ has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CUZ is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.57, we must say that CUZ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CUZ has a Altman-Z score (0.57) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that CUZ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.70, CUZ belongs to the best 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 | 0.57 |
ROIC/WACC0.31
WACC6.46%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.81 indicates that CUZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.81, CUZ is not doing good in the industry: 60.16% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CUZ has a Quick 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.81, CUZ is not doing good in the industry: 60.16% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CUZ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.06%.
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.
The Revenue has grown by 16.38% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.44% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.35% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 71.66, the valuation of CUZ can be described as expensive.
CUZ's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.45, CUZ is valued quite expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 67.72, CUZ can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CUZ is on the same level as its industry peers.
CUZ is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 71.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 67.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CUZ is valued a bit cheaper than 71.09% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.16 |
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)4.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.11%
EPS Next 3Y19.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.17%, CUZ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.59, 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 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.17% |
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
365.82% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CUZ. 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 Change0.75%
Ins Owners0.72%
Ins Owner Change3.79%
Market Cap4.21B
Revenue(TTM)964.11M
Net Income(TTM)57.61M
Analysts77.5
Price Target32.73 (30.5%)
Short Float %4.71%
Short Ratio5.61
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.17% |
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)-2.26%
PT rev (3m)-2.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)15.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 71.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 67.72 | ||
| P/S | 4.37 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.11 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | 0.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.16 |
EPS(TTM)0.35
EY1.4%
EPS(NY)0.37
Fwd EY1.48%
FCF(TTM)-6.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.48
OCFY9.89%
SpS5.74
BVpS28.19
TBVpS27.17
PEG (NY)4.29
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 | 0.57 |
F-Score5
WACC6.46%
ROIC/WACC0.31
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 1 / 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%.