Cousins Properties Incorporated CUZ
Composite 34/100; the shares have moved about 25% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 18/100 — a strong mark against it.
Momentum ranks 58/100 — a slight point in its favour. Income ranks 52/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 18/100 — a strong mark against it. Valuation ranks 32/100 — a moderate mark against it. Growth ranks 32/100 — a moderate mark against it.
What the company does Cousins Properties (CUZ) is a Sun Belt–focused office REIT that develops, acquires, and manages Class A trophy assets in high-growth markets such as Atlanta. Its strategy emphasizes opportunistic investments and operational expertise in leasing and asset management.
Key financials CUZ posts weak profitability metrics: ROE –0.1%, ROA 1.5%, ROCE 1.4%, and net margin –0.5%. Leverage is moderate (Debt/Equity 0.84) but interest coverage is thin at 0.72 and liquidity tight (Current ratio 0.35). Dividend yield is 4.1% with a payout ratio of 533.3%.
Stock health Momentum is positive over 3m 28.74%, 6m 31.86%, and 12m 20.80%, though off –3.10% from its 52-week high. SIDERAVIA scores Valuation 44.2/100 and Momentum 71.6/100, while Quality 35.0/100 and Growth 17.2/100 trail peers.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a discount of 48.20% to our fair-value estimate of 47.32 and a discount of 1.52% to the analyst 12-month target of 32.42. - Q2 FFO beat and revenue topped estimates with improving rents (Zacks, 2026-07-31) - Simply Wall St argues CUZ could trade at a discount on cash flow but a premium on sales (Simply Wall St, 2026-07-27) - BXP’s leasing surge highlights competitive pressure in premium office (CRE Daily, 2026-07-31)
Looking forward Forward P/E of 10.12 and EV/EBITDA of 15.57 imply valuation sensitivity to leasing momentum and Sun Belt demand trends. Execution on leasing and capital recycling will be key to closing the valuation gap.
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