Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Cousins PropertiesCUZ -0.84%69 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80% as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates CUZ with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 REITs companies, Cousins Properties ranks worse than 54.84% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Cousins Properties's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -3.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Cousins Properties was 136.50% per year. The lowest was -42.00% per year. And the median was 0.90% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Cousins Properties 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
CUZ vs KRC, CDP, SLG: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the REIT - Office subindustry, Cousins Properties's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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.
Cousins Properties 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Cousins Properties's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cousins Properties's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.80% mean?
Cousins Properties (CUZ) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.80% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Cousins Properties and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Cousins Properties ranks #334 out of 609 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is Cousins Properties' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Cousins Properties' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.80% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.90. The REITs industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.70. Cousins Properties' value of 0.80% is 70.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cousins Properties ranks #334 out of 609 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cousins Properties has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cousins Properties' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to KRC and CDP?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Cousins Properties ranks #334 out of 609 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Cousins Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.70. Cousins Properties' value of 0.80% is 70.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Cousins Properties has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a REITs company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among REITs companies is 2.70, based on 609 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cousins Properties's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.80% is 70.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Cousins Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cousins Properties's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cousins Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cousins Properties (CUZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.77, compared to a current price of $29.37 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 70.4% below the REITs industry median of 2.70. Cousins Properties' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 13 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cousins Properties (CUZ), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80% 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 Cousins Properties (CUZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cousins Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $29.37 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.77.
GuruFocus considers Cousins Properties to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CUZ:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 0.80% (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: $28.77 vs. price of $29.37 (2.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.4% below the REITs median (#334 of 609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CUZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cousins Properties Inc is a real estate investment trust principally involved in the ownership, management, and development of properties in the Southern United States. Cousins Properties' real estate portfolio mainly comprises offices and mixed-use developments that encompass both apartment and retail space. Offices make up the vast majority of the portfolio in terms of total square footage. The segments operates in following geographical areas: Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Dallas, Phoenix, Tampa, and other markets. The company derives nearly all of its revenue in the form of rental income from its properties, the majority of which comes from its office locations. A diverse set of tenants in the cities of Houston and Atlanta represent the company's key markets.
69GF Score
Get the complete analysis for CUZ
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
CUZ has been successfully added to your 
