Cousins Properties (FRA:CPZ1) 3-Year RORE % : 17.51% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:CPZ1 Cousins Properties Inc FRA:CPZ1
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What is Cousins Properties 3-Year RORE %?

Cousins Properties FRA:CPZ1 +0.74% 74 3-Year RORE % is 17.51 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CPZ1 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.21. The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 834 REITs companies, Cousins Properties ranks better than 62.11% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. Cousins Properties's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.51%.

The industry rank for Cousins Properties's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:CPZ1's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
62.11% of 834 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: -0.315 vs FRA:CPZ1: 17.51

Cousins Properties  (FRA:CPZ1) 3-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.

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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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Cousins Properties 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cousins Properties's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % Chart

Cousins Properties Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
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Cousins Properties Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
3-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 41.16 32.83 9.92 11.86 17.51

FRA:CPZ1 vs KRC, CDP, SLG: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Cousins Properties's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Cousins Properties's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cousins Properties's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Cousins Properties 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Cousins Properties's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( -0.026-0.453 )/( 0.733-3.469 )
=-0.479/-2.736
=17.51 %

* 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.

In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 17.51 mean?
Cousins Properties (FRA:CPZ1) has a 3-Year RORE % of 17.51 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Cousins Properties and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cousins Properties ranks #316 out of 834 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is Cousins Properties' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Cousins Properties' current 3-Year RORE % is 17.51. Based on the distribution chart, Cousins Properties ranks #316 out of 834 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cousins Properties has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cousins Properties' 3-Year RORE % compare to KRC and CDP?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Cousins Properties ranks #316 out of 834 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Cousins Properties in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a REITs company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the REITs industry context. However, 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Cousins Properties and its competitors. Cousins Properties's current 3-Year RORE % is 17.51. 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 (FRA:CPZ1) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 17.51. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.21, compared to a current price of €27.20 — trading 12.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 17.51. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cousins Properties (FRA:CPZ1), the current 3-Year RORE % is 17.51 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 (FRA:CPZ1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cousins Properties stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €27.20 is trading 12.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.21.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CPZ1:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 17.51
  • GF Value™: €24.21 vs. price of €27.20 (12.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 12 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CPZ1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cousins Properties Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges CUZ:USA
Address 3344 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1800, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30326-4802
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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