CUZ vs. NHI: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?

A comparison of two REIT stocks shows Cousins Properties (CUZ) as the superior value option compared to National Health Investors (NHI). CUZ has a stronger Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) versus NHI's #4 (Sell), better valuation metrics including a lower forward P/E ratio of 9.96 vs 15.07, and a higher Value grade of B versus C.