Cousins Properties (NYSE:CUZ) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Cousins Properties Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Cousins Properties Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cousins Properties's Forward PE Ratio 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.
Cousins Properties Forward PE Ratio Chart
Cousins Properties Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
103.52
83.00
Cousins Properties Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
103.52
61.14
83.58
83.38
83.00
71.85
CUZ vs KRC, CDP, SLG: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Office subindustry, Cousins Properties's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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.
Cousins Properties Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Cousins Properties's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cousins Properties's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Cousins Properties (CUZ) has a Forward PE Ratio of 108.07 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Cousins Properties and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cousins Properties ranks #442 out of 461 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 95.9%.
Is Cousins Properties' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Cousins Properties' current Forward PE Ratio is 108.07. The REITs industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.30. Cousins Properties' value of 108.07 is 563% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cousins Properties ranks #442 out of 461 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 Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cousins Properties' Forward PE Ratio compare to KRC and CDP?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Cousins Properties ranks #442 out of 461 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Cousins Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.30. Cousins Properties' value of 108.07 is 563% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a REITs company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among REITs companies is 16.30, based on 461 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cousins Properties's current Forward PE Ratio of 108.07 is 563% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Cousins Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cousins Properties's current Forward PE Ratio is 108.07. 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 $27.86, compared to a current price of $30.26 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 108.07 and 563% above the REITs industry median of 16.30. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cousins Properties (CUZ), the current Forward PE Ratio is 108.07 as of Jul. 12, 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 $30.26 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.86.
GuruFocus considers Cousins Properties to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CUZ:
Forward PE Ratio: 108.07
GF Value™: $27.86 vs. price of $30.26 (8.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 563% above the REITs median (#442 of 461)
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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