COUSINS PROPERTIES INC (CUZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CUZ - US2227955026 - REIT
25.65 USD
+0.08 (+0.31%)
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Overall CUZ gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated CUZ against 128 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While CUZ is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, CUZ is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CUZ was profitable.
In the past year CUZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
CUZ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CUZ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CUZ's Return On Assets of 0.65% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CUZ outperforms 47.66% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 1.22%, CUZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.88% of the companies in the same industry.
CUZ has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.00%) than 64.84% of its industry peers.
CUZ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.96%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.05%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.00%) for CUZ is above the 3 year average (1.96%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CUZ has declined.
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.
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.
CUZ has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CUZ has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CUZ is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.58, we must say that CUZ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CUZ (0.58) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that CUZ is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.70, CUZ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.81% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.58 |
ROIC/WACC0.3
WACC6.56%
2.3 Liquidity
CUZ has a Current 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.
The Current ratio of CUZ (0.81) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
CUZ's Quick ratio of 0.81 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CUZ outperforms 42.19% of its industry peers.
| 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.
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
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 73.29, CUZ can be considered very expensive at the moment.
CUZ's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CUZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.59), we can say CUZ is valued expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 81.92, the valuation of CUZ can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CUZ is on the same level as its industry peers.
CUZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.03.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 73.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 81.92 |
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 | 12.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)9.48
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.16%
EPS Next 3Y8.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CUZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.11%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.33, CUZ has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, CUZ pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.11% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CUZ has a limited annual growth rate of 1.52%.
CUZ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 Cap4.31B
Revenue(TTM)964.11M
Net Income(TTM)57.61M
Analysts77.5
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %5.42%
Short Ratio6.72
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.11% |
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)-9.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 73.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 81.92 | ||
| P/S | 4.47 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.34 | ||
| P/B | 0.91 | ||
| P/tB | 0.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.29 |
EPS(TTM)0.35
EY1.36%
EPS(NY)0.31
Fwd EY1.22%
FCF(TTM)-6.41
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.48
OCFY9.68%
SpS5.74
BVpS28.19
TBVpS27.17
PEG (NY)9.48
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 | 0.58 |
F-Score5
WACC6.56%
ROIC/WACC0.3
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%.