Is Cousins Properties, Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

As of 22 April 2025, the valuation grade for Cousins Properties, Inc. has moved from expensive to fair. The company is currently fairly valued based on its financial metrics. Key ratios include a P/E ratio of 94, an EV to EBITDA of 8.77, and a Price to Book Value of 1.04.
In comparison to its peers, Cousins Properties has a P/E ratio that is higher than Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. at 28.21 and Phillips Edison & Co., Inc. at 67.30, indicating that while it is fairly valued, it may still be on the higher end relative to some competitors. Notably, the company has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past year with a return of 31.52% compared to the index's 10.26%.