Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Cousins Properties had a gross margin of 68.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Cousins Properties Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cousins Properties Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cousins Properties's Gross 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.
BSP:C2PR34 vs KRC, CDP, SLG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Office subindustry, Cousins Properties's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Cousins Properties's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cousins Properties's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Cousins Properties (BSP:C2PR34) has a Gross Margin % of 68.61% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cousins Properties and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 66.12. Over the past decade, Cousins Properties' Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.61 to 68.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Cousins Properties ranks #361 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 53.1%.
Is Cousins Properties' Gross Margin % too high?
Cousins Properties' current Gross Margin % of 68.61% is near median its 10-year median of 66.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.61 to a high of 68.35. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.61. Cousins Properties' value of 68.61% is 1.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cousins Properties ranks #361 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cousins Properties has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cousins Properties' Gross Margin % compare to KRC and CDP?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Cousins Properties ranks #361 out of 680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cousins Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.61. Cousins Properties' value of 68.61% is 1.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Cousins Properties' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.61 to 68.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.12 vs. the industry median of 69.61, 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 Gross Margin % for a REITs company?
The median Gross Margin % among REITs companies is 69.61, based on 680 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cousins Properties's current Gross Margin % of 68.61% is 1.4% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cousins Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cousins Properties's current Gross Margin % is 68.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 66.12. 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?
Cousins Properties (BSP:C2PR34) has a current Gross Margin % of 68.61%. The stock's GF Value™ is R$34.38, compared to a current price of R$37.04 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 68.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 66.12 and 1.4% below the REITs industry median of 69.61. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cousins Properties (BSP:C2PR34), the current Gross Margin % is 68.61% 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 (BSP:C2PR34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cousins Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$37.04 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$34.38.
Key valuation signals for BSP:C2PR34:
Gross Margin %: 68.61% (near median its 10-year median of 66.12)
GF Value™: R$34.38 vs. price of R$37.04 (7.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.4% below the REITs median (#361 of 680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:C2PR34 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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