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Cousins Properties Total Payout Ratio Related Terms
Cousins Properties Total Payout Ratio Historical Data
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CUZ vs KRC, CDP, SLG: Total Payout Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Office subindustry, Cousins Properties's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Cousins Properties's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cousins Properties's Total Payout Ratio 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.
Cousins Properties (CUZ) has a Total Payout Ratio of -67.96 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Cousins Properties and its competitors.
Is Cousins Properties' Total Payout Ratio too high?
Cousins Properties' current Total Payout Ratio is -67.96. Overall, Cousins Properties has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cousins Properties' Total Payout Ratio compare to KRC and CDP?
Cousins Properties' Total Payout Ratio of -67.96 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 Total Payout Ratio for a REITs company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the REITs industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Cousins Properties and its competitors. Cousins Properties's current Total Payout Ratio is -67.96. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.93, compared to a current price of $32.15 — trading 15.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is -67.96. Cousins Properties' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cousins Properties (CUZ), the current Total Payout Ratio is -67.96 as of Jul. 24, 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 $32.15 is trading 15.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.93.
GuruFocus considers Cousins Properties to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CUZ:
Total Payout Ratio: -67.96
GF Value™: $27.93 vs. price of $32.15 (15.1% above fair value)
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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