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CBRE (CBRE) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at CBRE (CBRE): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Real Estate Management & Development peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for CBRE (CBRE)
Profile ItemCBRE
NameCBRE Group Inc. Class A Common Stock
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS Industry GroupReal Estate Management & Development
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
GICS Sub-IndustryReal Estate Services
Market Capitalization35.53 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNYSE
Listing DateJune 10, 2004
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

CBRE
GSPC
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CBRE (CBRE) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for CBRE (CBRE) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for CBRE (CBRE) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

CBRE (CBRE) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: CBREIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)-24.91%-13.72%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)22.64%3.49%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)3.48%-5.93%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

CBRE
GSPC
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CBRE (CBRE) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for CBRE (CBRE) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

CBRE (CBRE) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: CBREIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)34.07%36.94%
Beta (5Y)1.241.25
Max Drawdown (5Y)-40.38%-54.72%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. CBRE is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

CBRE (CBRE) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: CBREIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-0.86-0.57
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-1.15-0.82

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

CBRE (CBRE) posts ROE of 16.19%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

16.19%

Group distribution
Max
18.09%
CBRE
16.19%
Q3
11.52%
Median
3.63%
Q1
1.22%
Min
-6.89%
Largest peers
CBRE
16.19%
JLL
13.52%
BEKE
7.01%
COMP
3.63%
ZG
1.22%
Z
1.22%
CSGP
0.89%
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Where CBRE (CBRE) stands on ROE within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

CBRE (CBRE) keeps 3.07% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

3.07%

Group distribution
Max
24.87%
Q3
12.31%
CBRE
3.07%
Median
3.07%
Q1
1.77%
Min
-0.72%
Largest peers
BEKE
5.32%
JLL
3.64%
CBRE
3.07%
CSGP
2.08%
ZG
1.96%
Z
1.96%
COMP
0.64%
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Where CBRE (CBRE) stands on net margin within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

CBRE (CBRE) turns 3.93% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

3.93%

Group distribution
Max
12.33%
Q3
11.25%
Median
4.66%
CBRE
3.93%
Q1
1.09%
Min
-11.08%
Largest peers
BEKE
12.33%
CSGP
8.22%
ZG
4.66%
Z
4.66%
JLL
4.57%
CBRE
3.93%
COMP
3.76%
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Where CBRE (CBRE) stands on operating margin within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

CBRE (CBRE) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: CBREIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)16.19%3.63%
ROA (TTM)2.40%2.40%
Net Margin (TTM)3.07%3.07%
Operating Margin (TTM)3.93%4.66%
Gross Margin (TTM)18.50%40.01%

Growth

Revenue Growth

CBRE (CBRE) grew revenue 13.37%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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CBRE (CBRE): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

CBRE (CBRE) grew earnings per share 22.61%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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CBRE (CBRE): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

CBRE (CBRE) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: CBREIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)13.37%11.45%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)9.57%9.57%
EPS Growth (YoY)22.61%3.37%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)-3.54%-3.20%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

CBRE (CBRE) has current ratio of 1.17, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

1.17

Group distribution
Max
5.86
Q3
3.46
Median
1.92
Q1
1.19
CBRE
1.17
Min
0.74
Largest peers
CSGP
2.21
ZG
1.92
Z
1.92
BEKE
1.70
CBRE
1.17
JLL
1.13
COMP
1.06
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Where CBRE (CBRE) stands on current ratio within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

CBRE (CBRE) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.13, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

1.13

Group distribution
Max
2.15
Q3
1.21
CBRE
1.13
Median
0.44
Q1
0.21
Min
0.13
Largest peers
COMP
1.38
CBRE
1.13
JLL
0.42
BEKE
0.22
CSGP
0.15
ZG
0.13
Z
0.13
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Where CBRE (CBRE) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

CBRE (CBRE) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: CBREIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.171.92
Debt / Equity (MRQ)1.130.44
Net Debt / EBITDA4.093.33

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

CBRE (CBRE) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
Max
1.27%
Q3
0.57%
CBRE
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
BEKE
11.20%
CBRE
0.00%
JLL
0.00%
CSGP
0.00%
ZG
0.00%
COMP
0.00%
Z
0.00%
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Where CBRE (CBRE) stands on dividend yield within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

CBRE (CBRE) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
Max
46.44%
Q3
29.11%
CBRE
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
BEKE
46.44%
CBRE
0.00%
JLL
0.00%
CSGP
0.00%
ZG
0.00%
COMP
0.00%
Z
0.00%
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Where CBRE (CBRE) stands on payout ratio within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

CBRE (CBRE) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: CBREIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

CBRE (CBRE) trades at P/E ratio of 26.40, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

26.40

Group distribution
Max
162.50
Q3
74.57
Median
40.79
CBRE
26.40
Q1
14.40
Min
4.06
Largest peers
CSGP
188.44
COMP
162.50
ZG
148.04
Z
143.39
BEKE
28.47
CBRE
26.40
JLL
14.40
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Where CBRE (CBRE) stands on P/E ratio within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

CBRE (CBRE) trades at 0.79 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

0.79

Group distribution
Max
10.88
Q3
5.26
Median
1.10
CBRE
0.79
Q1
0.59
Min
0.00
Largest peers
CSGP
3.87
ZG
2.72
Z
2.64
CBRE
0.79
COMP
0.71
JLL
0.50
BEKE
0.21
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Where CBRE (CBRE) stands on P/S ratio within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

CBRE (CBRE) trades at 4.10 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

4.10

Group distribution
Max
4.42
CBRE
4.10
Q3
2.47
Median
1.78
Q1
1.03
Min
0.36
Largest peers
CBRE
4.10
COMP
2.47
BEKE
1.93
JLL
1.85
ZG
1.78
CSGP
1.73
Z
1.72
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Where CBRE (CBRE) stands on P/B ratio within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

CBRE (CBRE) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: CBREIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)26.4040.79
P/S Ratio (TTM)0.791.10
P/B Ratio (MRQ)4.101.78
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)3.58%4.42%