Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 5.37% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:HQS Highwoods Properties Inc FRA:HQS
70 GF Score
Price €27.40
GF Value €22.97
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Highwoods Properties ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Highwoods Properties FRA:HQS +0.74% 70 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.37% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HQS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review.

Highwoods Properties's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.42%. Highwoods Properties's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.01. Highwoods Properties's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.37%.


Highwoods Properties ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms


Highwoods Properties ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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Highwoods Properties ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Highwoods Properties Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Highwoods Properties Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:HQS vs SLG, CDP, KRC: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Highwoods Properties's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Highwoods Properties's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Highwoods Properties's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Highwoods Properties ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Highwoods Properties's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=6.36% / 1.19
=5.34%

Highwoods Properties's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=5.42% / 1.01
=5.37%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 5.37% mean?
Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 5.37% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Highwoods Properties and its competitors.
Is Highwoods Properties' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Highwoods Properties' current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.37%. Overall, Highwoods Properties has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highwoods Properties' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to SLG and CDP?
Highwoods Properties' ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 5.37% can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a REITs company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the REITs industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Highwoods Properties and its competitors. Highwoods Properties's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.37%. 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 €22.97, compared to a current price of €27.40 — trading 19.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.37%. Highwoods Properties' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 13 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.37% 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 Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highwoods Properties stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €27.40 is trading 19.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.97. GuruFocus considers Highwoods Properties to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HQS:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 5.37%
  • GF Value™: €22.97 vs. price of €27.40 (19.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 13 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges HIW:USAHIWP34:Brazil
Address 150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1400, Raleigh, NC, USA, 27601
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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