Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €22.60 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:HQS Highwoods Properties Inc FRA:HQS
68 GF Score
Price €29.00
GF Value €22.86
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Highwoods Properties Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Highwoods Properties FRA:HQS 68 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €22.60 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HQS with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Highwoods Properties's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €18.376. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €22.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Highwoods Properties's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 2.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 3.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Highwoods Properties was 8.10% per year. The lowest was -7.30% per year. And the median was -0.10% per year.

As of today (2026-07-19), Highwoods Properties's current stock price is €29.00. Highwoods Properties's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €22.60. Highwoods Properties's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.28.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Highwoods Properties was 3.33. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 2.03.


Highwoods Properties  (FRA:HQS) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Highwoods Properties's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=29.00/22.60
=1.28

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Highwoods Properties was 3.33. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 2.03.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Highwoods Properties Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Highwoods Properties Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Highwoods Properties's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Highwoods Properties Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Highwoods Properties Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Highwoods Properties Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:HQS vs SLG, CDP, KRC: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Highwoods Properties's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Highwoods Properties Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Highwoods Properties's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Highwoods Properties's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


FRA:HQS
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Highwoods Properties Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Highwoods Properties's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=18.376/330.2130*330.2130
=18.376

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Highwoods Properties Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 18.439 241.018 25.263
201609 18.862 241.428 25.798
201612 19.651 241.432 26.877
201703 19.367 243.801 26.231
201706 18.648 244.955 25.139
201709 17.654 246.819 23.619
201712 17.928 246.524 24.014
201803 17.308 249.554 22.902
201806 18.151 251.989 23.786
201809 18.155 252.439 23.748
201812 18.825 251.233 24.743
201903 18.383 254.202 23.880
201906 18.427 256.143 23.756
201909 18.570 256.759 23.883
201912 18.420 256.974 23.670
202003 20.070 258.115 25.676
202006 19.546 257.797 25.037
202009 18.707 260.280 23.733
202012 18.250 260.474 23.136
202103 18.604 264.877 23.193
202106 18.454 271.696 22.429
202109 19.144 274.310 23.045
202112 20.657 278.802 24.466
202203 21.092 287.504 24.225
202206 22.227 296.311 24.770
202209 23.762 296.808 26.436
202212 21.964 296.797 24.437
202303 21.733 301.836 23.776
202306 21.375 305.109 23.134
202309 21.490 307.789 23.056
202312 20.858 306.746 22.454
202403 20.606 312.332 21.786
202406 20.904 314.175 21.971
202409 19.817 315.301 20.754
202412 20.696 315.605 21.654
202503 20.437 319.799 21.103
202506 18.848 322.561 19.295
202509 18.316 324.800 18.621
202512 18.278 324.054 18.625
202603 18.376 330.213 18.376

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €22.60 mean?
Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €22.60 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Highwoods Properties and its competitors.
Is Highwoods Properties' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Highwoods Properties' current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €22.60. Overall, Highwoods Properties has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highwoods Properties' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to SLG and CDP?
Highwoods Properties' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €22.60 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a REITs company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the REITs industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Highwoods Properties and its competitors. Highwoods Properties's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €22.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highwoods Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.86, compared to a current price of €29.00 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €22.60. Highwoods Properties' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 13 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €22.60 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highwoods Properties stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €29.00 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.86. GuruFocus considers Highwoods Properties to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HQS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €22.60
  • GF Value™: €22.86 vs. price of €29.00 (26.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 13 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HQS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Highwoods Properties Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges HIW:USAHIWP34:Brazil
Address 150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1400, Raleigh, NC, USA, 27601
Highwoods Properties Inc is a fully integrated office REIT that owns, develops, acquires, leases, and manages office properties mainly in the best business districts of Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, Richmond, and Tampa. Its principal business is the operation, acquisition, and development of rental office properties, with no material inter-segment transactions. The Company evaluates performance by geographic location, and the operating results by geographic grouping are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker. The core portfolio consists mainly of office properties in its key markets, with the majority of revenue derived from its Raleigh properties.
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