The historical rank and industry rank for Cousins Properties's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CUZ'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.01 Med: 45.41 Max: 51.58
Current: 12.46
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Cousins Properties was 51.58%. The lowest was 3.01%. And the median was 45.41%.
CUZ's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 70.3% of 936
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 39.735
vs CUZ: 12.46
Cousins Properties FCF Margin % Related Terms
Cousins Properties FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cousins Properties's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Cousins Properties's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cousins Properties's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of -7.30% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cousins Properties and its competitors. Over the past decade, Cousins Properties' FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.01 to 51.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Cousins Properties ranks #658 out of 936 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 70.3%.
Is Cousins Properties' FCF Margin % too high?
Cousins Properties' current FCF Margin % is -7.30%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.01 to a high of 51.58. Based on the distribution chart, Cousins Properties ranks #658 out of 936 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cousins Properties has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cousins Properties' FCF Margin % compare to KRC and CDP?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Cousins Properties ranks #658 out of 936 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Cousins Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 39.74. Historically, Cousins Properties' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.01 to 51.58 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a REITs company?
The median FCF Margin % among REITs companies is 39.74, based on 936 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cousins Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median FCF Margin % is 39.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cousins Properties's current FCF Margin % is -7.30%. 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 $27.75, compared to a current price of $28.69 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -7.30%. Cousins Properties' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cousins Properties (CUZ), the current FCF Margin % is -7.30% 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 Cousins Properties (CUZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cousins Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.69 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.75.
GuruFocus considers Cousins Properties to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CUZ:
FCF Margin %: -7.30%
GF Value™: $27.75 vs. price of $28.69 (3.4% above fair value)
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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