Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ)vsPiedmont Office Realty Trust Inc (PDM)
CUZ
Cousins Properties Incorporated
$28.51
-1.25%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $4.55B
PDM
Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc
$9.18
-0.65%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $1.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cousins Properties Incorporated generates 80% more annual revenue ($1.03B vs $569.43M). CUZ leads profitability with a 0.6% profit margin vs -14.2%. CUZ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.31. CUZ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CUZ
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
PDM
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+55.8%
Fair Value
$52.33
Current Price
$28.51
$23.82 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PDM.
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
2.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : PDM
The strongest argument for PDM centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : CUZ
The primary concerns for CUZ are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 691.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : PDM
The primary concerns for PDM are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CUZ profiles as a value stock while PDM is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
PDM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — 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 42/100) and 11.6% revenue growth. 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).
Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - OFFICE · USA
Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM) is the owner, manager, developer, remodeler, and operator of high-quality Class A office properties located primarily in select submarkets within the seven major eastern US office markets. Most of your income is generated at Sunbelt.
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