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Highwoods Properties has the GF Score of 68, which implies that the company
might have
Poor future performance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Highwoods Properties
might have
Poor future performance potential.
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Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Highwoods Properties GF Score Related Terms
FRA:HQS vs SLG, CDP, KRC: GF Score Comparison
For the REIT - Office subindustry, Highwoods Properties's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Highwoods Properties's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Highwoods Properties's GF Score falls into.
Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS) has a GF Score of 68 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Highwoods Properties and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 77.00. Over the past decade, Highwoods Properties' GF Score has ranged from 23.00 to 86.00.
Is Highwoods Properties' GF Score too high?
Highwoods Properties' current GF Score of 68 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 77.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.00 to a high of 86.00. Overall, Highwoods Properties has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highwoods Properties' GF Score compare to SLG and CDP?
Highwoods Properties' GF Score of 68 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. Historically, Highwoods Properties' own GF Score has ranged from 23.00 to 86.00 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 GF Score for a REITs company?
A good GF Score depends on the REITs industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Highwoods Properties and its competitors. Highwoods Properties's current GF Score is 68, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 77.00. 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 €22.96, compared to a current price of €28.80 — trading 25.4% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 68, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 77.00. Highwoods Properties' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 13 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS), the current GF Score is 68 as of Jul. 21, 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 €28.80 is trading 25.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.96.
GuruFocus considers Highwoods Properties to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HQS:
GF Score: 68 (12% below median its 10-year median of 77.00)
GF Value™: €22.96 vs. price of €28.80 (25.4% above fair value)
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 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.
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