How does Highwoods Properties, Inc. (HIW)'s PE ratio compare to its industry?

Highwoods Properties, Inc. (HIW) trades at a PE of 17.8 versus a REIT - Office Industry median of 20.7 (96 companies), putting it below the median of that group. A relative PE gap is one signal, not investment advice — see the full DCF fair value at evidinvest.com/valuation/HIW.

HIW PE Benchmarks

Highwoods Properties, Inc. • Real Estate

PE Type:

Period:

Data Quality:Good

Current PE Ratio

17.8

Diluted • annual

Forward PE

14.2

NTM Estimate

Sector Companies

500

352 with PE data

Sector Median PE

41.0

352 companies

Peer Companies

Direct competitors

Sector Analysis: Real Estate

Total Companies

500

With PE Data

352

Median PE

41.0

PE Range

0.2 - 194.3

Forward PE Median

15.3

Real Estate Sector

2253 companies • sector

Above Median(55th %ile)

Current PE:17.8

Forward PE:14.2

Median PE:14.9

Average PE:27.3

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:198.8

25th-75th %ile:7.5 - 29.2

Min: 0.1Max: 198.8

Current: 17.8

REIT - Office Industry

96 companies • industry

Below Median(42th %ile)

Current PE:17.8

Forward PE:14.2

Median PE:20.7

Average PE:34.5

Min PE:0.2

Max PE:189.1

25th-75th %ile:11.0 - 38.8

Min: 0.2Max: 189.1

Current: 17.8

Peer Companies

6 companies • peers

Below Median(31th %ile)

Current PE:17.8

Forward PE:14.2

Median PE:20.3

Average PE:47.6

Min PE:11.7

Max PE:109.9

25th-75th %ile:17.0 - 85.7

Min: 11.7Max: 109.9

Current: 17.8

Peer Companies

(6 companies)

CUZ

KRC

CDP

PDM

DEI

BDN

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About PE Benchmarks

• Sector: Companies in the same broad industry sector
• Industry: Companies in the same specific industry classification
• Peers: Direct competitors identified through business analysis
• Position: Where this stock ranks relative to the benchmark group
• Forward PE: Based on next 4 quarters analyst EPS estimates from earnings data

Last updated: 8/18/2026, 11:57:44 AM• Based on latest annual diluted PE ratios

Highwoods Properties, Inc. (HIW) Peer Benchmarks & Industry PE 2026 | EvidInvest

HIW PE Benchmarks

Sector Analysis: Real Estate

Real Estate Sector

REIT - Office Industry

Peer Companies

Peer Companies

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HIW PE Benchmarks

Sector Analysis: Real Estate

Real Estate Sector

REIT - Office Industry

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