Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €3.69 (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:HQS Highwoods Properties Inc FRA:HQS
72 GF Score
Price €28.60
GF Value €23.99
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Highwoods Properties Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Highwoods Properties FRA:HQS -0.69% 72 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €3.69 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HQS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 14 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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Highwoods Properties's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.968. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €3.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Highwoods Properties's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 1.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 2.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 6.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 15.80% 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 FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Highwoods Properties was 190.40% per year. The lowest was 2.20% per year. And the median was 23.75% per year.

As of today (2026-08-05), Highwoods Properties's current stock price is €28.60. Highwoods Properties's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.69. Highwoods Properties's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 7.75.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Highwoods Properties was 54.24. The lowest was 4.46. And the median was 13.06.


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

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF 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 Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Highwoods Properties's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=28.60/3.69
=7.75

* 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 Price-to-FCF of Highwoods Properties was 54.24. The lowest was 4.46. And the median was 13.06.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Highwoods Properties Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Highwoods Properties Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Highwoods Properties's Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share Chart

Highwoods Properties Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.10 3.56 3.60 3.82 3.48

Highwoods Properties Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.50 3.52 3.48 3.61 3.69

FRA:HQS vs SLG, CDP, KRC: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Highwoods Properties's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Price-to-FCF vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Highwoods Properties's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Highwoods Properties's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


FRA:HQS
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Highwoods Properties Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

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

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow 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 FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=0.968/333.9520*333.9520
=0.968

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Highwoods Properties Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 0.827 241.428 1.144
201612 0.671 241.432 0.928
201703 0.616 243.801 0.844
201706 0.872 244.955 1.189
201709 0.775 246.819 1.049
201712 0.655 246.524 0.887
201803 0.600 249.554 0.803
201806 0.849 251.989 1.125
201809 0.878 252.439 1.162
201812 0.543 251.233 0.722
201903 0.522 254.202 0.686
201906 0.919 256.143 1.198
201909 0.963 256.759 1.253
201912 0.672 256.974 0.873
202003 0.540 258.115 0.699
202006 0.970 257.797 1.257
202009 0.758 260.280 0.973
202012 0.637 260.474 0.817
202103 0.653 264.877 0.823
202106 0.888 271.696 1.091
202109 0.887 274.310 1.080
202112 0.869 278.802 1.041
202203 0.626 287.504 0.727
202206 1.123 296.311 1.266
202209 1.107 296.808 1.246
202212 0.894 296.797 1.006
202303 0.570 301.836 0.631
202306 0.988 305.109 1.081
202309 0.895 307.789 0.971
202312 0.874 306.746 0.952
202403 0.617 312.332 0.660
202406 1.116 314.175 1.186
202409 0.812 315.301 0.860
202412 0.909 315.605 0.962
202503 0.390 319.799 0.407
202506 0.919 322.561 0.951
202509 0.745 324.800 0.766
202512 0.760 324.054 0.783
202603 0.485 330.213 0.490
202606 0.968 333.952 0.968

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €3.69 mean?
Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €3.69 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Highwoods Properties and its competitors.
Is Highwoods Properties' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Highwoods Properties' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €3.69. Overall, Highwoods Properties has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highwoods Properties' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to SLG and CDP?
Highwoods Properties' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €3.69 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 FCF per Share for a REITs company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the REITs industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Highwoods Properties and its competitors. Highwoods Properties's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €3.69. 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 €23.99, compared to a current price of €28.60 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €3.69. Highwoods Properties' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 14 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €3.69 as of Jun. 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 €28.60 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.99. GuruFocus considers Highwoods Properties to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HQS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €3.69
  • GF Value™: €23.99 vs. price of €28.60 (19.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 14 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.
72GF Score

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