Company / Operating Margin
Cousins Properties Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
67.8%
FY2025
5-year range
65.7% / 67.8%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+1.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#5 of 70
Real Estate
What the data says
Among 70 Real Estate companies, Cousins Properties is in the top 7% for operating margin. Operating Margin has increased for 4 consecutive years, from 65.7% in FY2021 to 67.8% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
67.8% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -0.9%. Top quartile in the Real Estate sector.
Improved from 66.1% to 67.8% over the past 2 years.
Real Estate sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +1.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- -0.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 7% in Real EstateTop 7% of 70This company 67.8% Sector average 27.4%
▼
+147.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Cousins Properties's operating margin has grown for 4 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, operating margin increased 1.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 40.3pp above the Real Estate sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.81 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 67.8% | +1.8% |
| FY2024 | 66.6% | +0.6% |
| FY2023 | 66.1% | +0.4% |
| FY2022 | 65.9% | +0.3% |
| FY2021 | 65.7% | -4.3% |
| FY2020 | 68.6% | +2.1% |
| FY2019 | 67.2% | -33.1% |
| FY2018 | 100.4% | +49.5% |
| FY2017 | 67.2% | -33.1% |
| FY2016 | 100.4% | -14.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026