Compass (COMP) Stock Analysis
Here is a fundamental analysis of Compass (COMP), benchmarking its profitability, financial strength, dividend and valuation against its industry group peers.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: COMP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 34.01% | 2.83% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: COMP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 64.14% | 37.29% |
| Beta | 2.42 | 1.23 |
Company Profile
| Profile Item | COMP |
|---|---|
| Name | Compass Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Real Estate |
| GICS Industry Group | Real Estate Management & Development |
| GICS Industry | Real Estate Management & Development |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Real Estate Services |
| Market Capitalization | 6.42 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | April 1, 2021 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Compass (COMP) trades at P/E ratio of 429.50, above the peer range for its industry. The market is paying unusually heavily for TTM earnings relative to comparable companies.
COMP
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
429.50
Group distribution
- COMP
- 429.50
- Max
- 128.88
- Q3
- 128.31
- Median
- 39.38
- Q1
- 18.47
- Min
- 5.10
Largest peers
- CSGP
- 469.14
- COMP
- 429.50
- ZG
- 128.88
- Z
- 128.12
- BEKE
- 38.39
- CBRE
- 30.46
- JLL
- 16.14
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Compass (COMP) trades at 0.77 on P/S ratio, in the lower sales-valuation quartile for its industry. That points to a cheaper revenue stream than most peers, with margin quality still doing the heavy lifting.
COMP
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
0.77
Group distribution
- Max
- 13.64
- Q3
- 6.19
- Median
- 1.71
- Q1
- 0.87
- COMP
- 0.77
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- CSGP
- 3.93
- ZG
- 2.74
- Z
- 2.72
- CBRE
- 0.93
- COMP
- 0.77
- JLL
- 0.52
- BEKE
- 0.21
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Compass (COMP) trades at 2.27 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.
COMP
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
2.27
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.60
- Q3
- 4.19
- COMP
- 2.27
- Median
- 1.91
- Q1
- 1.07
- Min
- 0.41
Largest peers
- CBRE
- 4.59
- COMP
- 2.27
- BEKE
- 1.99
- JLL
- 1.90
- CSGP
- 1.69
- ZG
- 1.59
- Z
- 1.58
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: COMP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 429.50 | 39.38 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.77 | 1.71 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 2.27 | 1.91 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 8.91% | 3.48% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Compass (COMP) posts ROE of 0.83%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.
COMP
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
0.83%
Group distribution
- Max
- 22.48%
- Q3
- 11.17%
- Median
- 3.95%
- COMP
- 0.83%
- Q1
- 0.30%
- Min
- -13.61%
Largest peers
- CBRE
- 15.60%
- JLL
- 12.43%
- BEKE
- 5.08%
- ZG
- 1.33%
- Z
- 1.33%
- COMP
- 0.83%
- CSGP
- 0.30%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Compass (COMP) keeps 0.17% of revenue as net profit, in the lower peer quartile for net margin. More of each sales dollar is being absorbed by costs, financing, taxes, or other charges than at most peers.
COMP
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
0.17%
Group distribution
- Max
- 21.64%
- Q3
- 9.72%
- Median
- 3.01%
- Q1
- 0.31%
- COMP
- 0.17%
- Min
- -0.35%
Largest peers
- BEKE
- 3.77%
- JLL
- 3.35%
- CBRE
- 3.11%
- ZG
- 2.27%
- Z
- 2.27%
- CSGP
- 0.73%
- COMP
- 0.17%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Compass (COMP) has negative operating margin of -5.70%. Core operations were loss-making before interest and taxes over the trailing period.
COMP
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
-5.70%
Group distribution
- Max
- 21.48%
- Q3
- 6.32%
- Median
- 2.97%
- Q1
- -5.10%
- COMP
- -5.70%
- Min
- -21.67%
Largest peers
- BEKE
- 6.74%
- ZG
- 5.09%
- Z
- 5.09%
- JLL
- 3.29%
- CBRE
- 2.65%
- CSGP
- 0.33%
- COMP
- -5.70%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: COMP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.83% | 3.95% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | -1.77% | 1.16% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.17% | 3.01% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | -5.70% | 2.97% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 12.86% | 41.95% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Compass (COMP) has current ratio of 0.84, 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.
COMP
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
0.84
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.67
- Q3
- 3.05
- Median
- 1.83
- Q1
- 1.27
- COMP
- 0.84
- Min
- 0.42
Largest peers
- ZG
- 2.29
- Z
- 2.29
- CSGP
- 2.20
- BEKE
- 1.63
- JLL
- 1.12
- CBRE
- 1.08
- COMP
- 0.84
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Compass (COMP) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.44, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.
COMP
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
1.44
Group distribution
- Max
- 1.60
- COMP
- 1.44
- Q3
- 1.04
- Median
- 0.45
- Q1
- 0.21
- Min
- 0.10
Largest peers
- COMP
- 1.44
- CBRE
- 1.14
- JLL
- 0.54
- BEKE
- 0.25
- CSGP
- 0.15
- ZG
- 0.10
- Z
- 0.10
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: COMP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.84 | 1.83 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 1.44 | 0.45 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 35.51 | 3.64 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Compass (COMP) 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.
COMP
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.41%
- Q3
- 1.43%
- COMP
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- BEKE
- 1.63%
- COMP
- 0.00%
- CBRE
- 0.00%
- JLL
- 0.00%
- CSGP
- 0.00%
- ZG
- 0.00%
- Z
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Compass (COMP) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.
COMP
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 43.71%
- Q3
- 31.65%
- COMP
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- BEKE
- 88.12%
- COMP
- 0.00%
- CBRE
- 0.00%
- JLL
- 0.00%
- CSGP
- 0.00%
- ZG
- 0.00%
- Z
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: COMP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |