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Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Cousins Properties Incorporated stock (CUZ) is currently trading at $21.94. Cousins Properties Incorporated PE ratio is 91.04. Cousins Properties Incorporated PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.72. Analyst consensus price target for CUZ is $29.42. WallStSmart rates CUZ as Hold.

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CUZ

Cousins Properties Incorporated

NYSEREAL ESTATE
$21.94
$0.35 (-1.57%)
52W$21.03
$29.77
Target$29.42+34.1%

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CUZ Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ)

Margin of Safety
-1319.0%
Significantly Overvalued
CUZ Fair Value
$1.63
Graham Formula
Current Price
$21.94
$20.31 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $1.63
Overvalued
Price $21.94
Graham IV $1.63
Analyst $29.42

CUZ trades 1319% above its Graham fair value of $1.63, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

58
out of 100
Grade: C
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, operating margin, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 8.6/10
Price/BookValuation
0.7810/10

Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets

Institutional Own.Quality
107.74%10/10

107.74% of shares held by major funds and institutions

PEG RatioValuation
1.318/10

Good growth relative to its price

Operating MarginProfitability
21.30%8/10

Strong operational efficiency: $21 kept per $100 revenue

Market CapQuality
$3.67B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
10.12
Attractive
CUZ Target Price
$29.42
20% Upside

Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 3.0/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-30.50%0/10

Earnings declining -30.50%, profits shrinking

Return on EquityProfitability
0.86%1/10

Very low returns on shareholder equity

Profit MarginProfitability
4.11%2/10

Very thin margins, barely profitable

Price/SalesValuation
3.726/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 3.72x sales

Revenue GrowthGrowth
13.30%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 13.30% per year

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
91.04
Overvalued
Trailing P/E
91.04
Overvalued

Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 58/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 8.6/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Book, Institutional Own., PEG Ratio. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.31), Price/Book (0.78) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 21.30%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (3.72) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 13.30%, EPS Growth at -30.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 0.86%, Profit Margin at 4.11%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 0.86% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 13.30% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Book, Institutional Own.) and negatives (EPS Growth, Return on Equity). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

CUZ Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

CUZ's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.72x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 11.27x (9th percentile). The current valuation is 90% below its historical high of 39.11x set in Nov 2006, and 34% above its historical low of 2.78x in Jan 2019.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) · REAL ESTATEREIT - OFFICE

The Big Picture

Cousins Properties Incorporated is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 986M with 13% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 411.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 86.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Strong Profitability

Profit margin of 411.0% and operating margin of 21.3% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.

What to Watch Next

Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 91.0x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 5.5%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Sector dynamics: monitor REIT - OFFICE industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Cousins Properties Incorporated.

Bottom Line

Cousins Properties Incorporated is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 411.0% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Cousins Properties Incorporated(CUZ)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

REAL ESTATE

Industry

REIT - OFFICE

Country

USA

Cousins Properties is a fully integrated, self-managed and self-managed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).