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Cousins PropertiesCUZ +0.99%74 EV-to-EBIT is 55.37 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 39.40. GuruFocus rates CUZ with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 663 REITs companies, Cousins Properties ranks worse than 91.25% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Cousins Properties's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,552 Mil.
Cousins Properties's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $163 Mil.
* 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.
Cousins Properties EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Cousins Properties EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cousins Properties's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the REIT - Office subindustry, Cousins Properties's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Cousins Properties's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cousins Properties's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Cousins Properties's current Enterprise Value is $9,028 Mil.
Cousins Properties's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $163 Mil.
* 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.
Cousins Properties (CUZ) has a EV-to-EBIT of 55.37 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cousins Properties and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 39.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Cousins Properties ranks #605 out of 663 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 91.3%.
Is Cousins Properties' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Cousins Properties' current EV-to-EBIT of 55.37 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 39.40. The REITs industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.28. Cousins Properties' value of 55.37 is 202.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cousins Properties ranks #605 out of 663 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cousins Properties has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cousins Properties' EV-to-EBIT compare to KRC and CDP?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Cousins Properties ranks #605 out of 663 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Cousins Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.28. Cousins Properties' value of 55.37 is 202.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 39.40 vs. the industry median of 18.28, Cousins Properties has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBIT for a REITs company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among REITs companies is 18.28, based on 663 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cousins Properties's current EV-to-EBIT of 55.37 is 202.9% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cousins Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cousins Properties's current EV-to-EBIT is 55.37, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 39.40. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.92, compared to a current price of $31.54 — trading 13% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 55.37, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 39.40 and 202.9% above the REITs industry median of 18.28. Cousins Properties' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cousins Properties (CUZ), the current EV-to-EBIT is 55.37 as of Jul. 23, 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 $31.54 is trading 13% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.92.
GuruFocus considers Cousins Properties to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CUZ:
EV-to-EBIT: 55.37 (41% above median its 10-year median of 39.40)
GF Value™: $27.92 vs. price of $31.54 (13% above fair value)
Industry Position: 202.9% above the REITs median (#605 of 663)
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.
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