Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ)vsOrion Office Reit Inc (ONL)
CUZ
Cousins Properties Incorporated
$29.70
-0.80%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $5.19B
ONL
Orion Office Reit Inc
$2.87
+1.41%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $160.26M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cousins Properties Incorporated generates 682% more annual revenue ($1.03B vs $131.09M). CUZ leads profitability with a 0.6% profit margin vs -71.6%. CUZ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CUZ
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
ONL
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+56.5%
Fair Value
$53.16
Current Price
$29.70
$23.46 discount
Margin of Safety
+35.6%
Fair Value
$4.02
Current Price
$2.87
$1.15 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 84.4% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 24.2%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -0.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -23.6% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CUZ
The strongest argument for CUZ centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 11.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.31 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ONL
The strongest argument for ONL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : CUZ
The primary concerns for CUZ are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 788.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : ONL
The primary concerns for ONL are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CUZ profiles as a value stock while ONL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
ONL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.59 — expect wider price swings.
CUZ is growing revenue faster at 11.6% — sustainability is the question.
CUZ generates stronger free cash flow (83M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CUZ scores higher overall (63/100 vs 36/100) and 11.6% revenue growth. ONL offers better value entry with a 35.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Cousins Properties Incorporated
REAL ESTATE · REIT - OFFICE · USA
Cousins Properties is a fully integrated, self-managed and self-managed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).
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