Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Highwoods Properties Inc (HIW) - $25.85 as of 2/2/2026 11:02:37 AM EST
Total Score
6 out of 30
Safety Score
48 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for HIW
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for HIW
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for HIW
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for HIW
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for HIW (48 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | -10 |
Financial Details for HIW
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | HIW |
| Company Name | Highwoods Properties Inc |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE: HIW) is a leading real estate investment trust headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of office and industrial properties across key Southeastern U.S. markets. The company boasts a diverse and high-quality portfolio strategically located in thriving urban areas, positioning it to capitalize on growth opportunities while prioritizing sustainability and tenant engagement. With a strong commitment to enhancing shareholder value through disciplined investment strategies and proactive asset management, Highwoods benefits from a robust balance sheet that supports its ambitions in the competitive commercial real estate sector. |
| Sector Name | REAL ESTATE |
| Industry Name | REIT - OFFICE |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 2/10/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 25.85 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 22.23 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 2/2/2026 11:02:37 AM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 1,461,925 |
| Average Daily Volume | 1,217,473 |
| 52-Week High | 32.20 |
| 52-Week Low | 22.99 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 12.44% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 50.17 |
| Sector PE | 58.95 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 19.97 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 107.71 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 184.24 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 146.26 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.66 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.24 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 21.50 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.26 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 1.16 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 20.42 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.74 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.47 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 6.00 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 2 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 0 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 109,894,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 2,840,759,900 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 2/17/2026 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.5000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.5000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 2.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 7.72% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 2.00 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 7.72% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 21 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 7.75% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 8.44% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.45% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 173.91% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -13.50% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -31.25% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 1.15 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 1.22 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 0.88 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 127,271,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 102,248,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 148,715,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | -1.50% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 2.33% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 26.50% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 26,262,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 22,412,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 25,123,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -3,378,445,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -3,271,147,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 3,293,559,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 3,213,206,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 3,404,707,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.42 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.41 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 2,361,163,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 2,433,297,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 2,381,816,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 21,139,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 0.19 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 218,755,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 216,954,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.00 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.00 |
| MACD Signal | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 0.00 |
| Beta | 1.09 |
| RSI | 0.00 |
| 50-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 150-Day SMA | 24.53 |
| 200-Day SMA | 24.68 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/31/2026 12:21:29 AM EST |