Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN)vsCousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ)
BDN
Brandywine Realty Trust
$3.11
0.00%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $540.24M
CUZ
Cousins Properties Incorporated
$26.76
+1.94%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $4.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cousins Properties Incorporated generates 128% more annual revenue ($997.68M vs $437.50M). CUZ leads profitability with a -0.5% profit margin vs -45.7%. CUZ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.31. BDN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BDN
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
CUZ
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+82.2%
Fair Value
$17.25
Current Price
$3.11
$14.14 discount
Margin of Safety
+60.8%
Fair Value
$58.94
Current Price
$26.76
$32.18 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 551.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.1%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 3.9%
ROE of -23.1% — below average capital efficiency
4.8% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -0.1% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 30.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BDN
The strongest argument for BDN centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : CUZ
The strongest argument for CUZ centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin. PEG of 1.31 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BDN
The primary concerns for BDN are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : CUZ
The primary concerns for CUZ are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BDN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
BDN is growing revenue faster at 6.3% — sustainability is the question.
BDN generates stronger free cash flow (-8M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor REIT - OFFICE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BDN scores higher overall (55/100 vs 48/100). CUZ offers better value entry with a 60.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Brandywine Realty Trust
REAL ESTATE · REIT - OFFICE · USA
Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE: BDN) is one of the largest publicly traded, full-service integrated real estate companies in the United States with a primary focus on the Philadelphia, Austin and Washington, DC markets.
Cousins Properties Incorporated
REAL ESTATE · REIT - OFFICE · USA
Cousins Properties is a fully integrated, self-managed and self-managed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).
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