COUSINS PROPERTIES INC (CUZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CUZ - US2227955026 - REIT
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Taking everything into account, CUZ scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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. CUZ is quite expensive at the moment. 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.
CUZ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CUZ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 0.65%, CUZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.66% of the companies in the same industry.
CUZ has a Return On Equity (1.22%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.00%, CUZ is doing worse than 64.84% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CUZ is in line with the industry average of 3.05%.
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
The Profit Margin of CUZ (5.98%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
CUZ's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 68.25%, CUZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.91% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CUZ has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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
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 in line with its industry peers.
CUZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating CUZ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CUZ (0.70) is better than 82.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.57 |
ROIC/WACC0.31
WACC6.54%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.81 indicates that CUZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CUZ (0.81) 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 42.19% 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.
The earnings per share for CUZ have been decreasing by -23.78% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, CUZ shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 16.38% in the last year.
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 8.56% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CUZ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.35% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.73%
EPS Next 2Y2.16%
EPS Next 3Y8.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.29%
Revenue Next 2Y8.8%
Revenue Next 3Y7.4%
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
CUZ is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 71.74.
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 (26.56), we can say CUZ is valued expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 80.20, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CUZ.
CUZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.79, CUZ is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 71.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 80.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CUZ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CUZ is cheaper than 71.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CUZ does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)9.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.16%
EPS Next 3Y8.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CUZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.09%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.20, 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 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.09% |
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 2Y2.16%
EPS Next 3Y8.56%
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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 Owners107.87%
Inst Owner Change-0.16%
Ins Owners0.72%
Ins Owner Change-0.04%
Market Cap4.22B
Revenue(TTM)964.11M
Net Income(TTM)57.61M
Analysts77.5
Price Target32.47 (29.31%)
Short Float %5.38%
Short Ratio6.94
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.09% |
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)-0.52%
PT rev (3m)-3.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 71.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 80.2 | ||
| P/S | 4.37 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.12 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | 0.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.17 |
EPS(TTM)0.35
EY1.39%
EPS(NY)0.31
Fwd EY1.25%
FCF(TTM)-6.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.48
OCFY9.88%
SpS5.74
BVpS28.19
TBVpS27.17
PEG (NY)9.28
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
WACC6.54%
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 Y7.73%
EPS Next 2Y2.16%
EPS Next 3Y8.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.38%
Revenue growth 3Y4.3%
Revenue growth 5Y5.44%
Sales Q2Q%17.8%
Revenue Next Year15.29%
Revenue Next 2Y8.8%
Revenue Next 3Y7.4%
Revenue Next 5Y3.35%
EBIT growth 1Y28.06%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.35%
EBIT growth 5Y4.76%
EBIT Next Year393.93%
EBIT Next 3Y74.85%
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%.