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CoStar (CSGP) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at CoStar (CSGP): 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 CoStar (CSGP)
Profile ItemCSGP
NameCoStar Group, Inc.
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS Industry GroupReal Estate Management & Development
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
GICS Sub-IndustryReal Estate Services
Market Capitalization11.64 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNasdaq
Listing DateJuly 1, 1998
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

CSGP
GSPC
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CoStar (CSGP) 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 CoStar (CSGP) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

CoStar (CSGP) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: CSGPIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)-66.47%0.01%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)-32.01%2.79%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)-20.34%-3.54%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

CSGP
GSPC
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CoStar (CSGP) 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 CoStar (CSGP) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

CoStar (CSGP) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: CSGPIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)41.63%36.15%
Beta (5Y)0.731.24
Max Drawdown (5Y)-72.25%-54.38%

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. CSGP 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

CoStar (CSGP) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: CSGPIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-1.69-0.13
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-2.00-0.18

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

CoStar (CSGP) posts ROE of 0.30%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

CSGP

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

0.30%

Group distribution
Max
22.48%
Q3
11.19%
Median
3.78%
CSGP
0.30%
Q1
0.25%
Min
-13.61%
Largest peers
CBRE
15.60%
JLL
12.43%
BEKE
5.08%
Z
1.33%
ZG
1.33%
COMP
0.83%
CSGP
0.30%
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Where CoStar (CSGP) 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)

CoStar (CSGP) keeps 0.73% 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.

CSGP

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

0.73%

Group distribution
Max
21.64%
Q3
9.49%
Median
2.92%
CSGP
0.73%
Q1
0.17%
Min
-0.35%
Largest peers
BEKE
3.77%
JLL
3.35%
CBRE
3.11%
Z
2.27%
ZG
2.27%
CSGP
0.73%
COMP
0.17%
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Where CoStar (CSGP) 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)

CoStar (CSGP) turns 0.33% 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.

CSGP

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

0.33%

Group distribution
Max
18.35%
Q3
5.09%
Median
2.65%
CSGP
0.33%
Q1
-5.70%
Min
-21.67%
Largest peers
BEKE
6.74%
Z
5.09%
ZG
5.09%
JLL
3.29%
CBRE
2.65%
CSGP
0.33%
COMP
-5.70%
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Where CoStar (CSGP) 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

CoStar (CSGP) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: CSGPIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)0.30%3.78%
ROA (TTM)-0.16%1.50%
Net Margin (TTM)0.73%2.92%
Operating Margin (TTM)0.33%2.65%
Gross Margin (TTM)78.63%40.80%

Growth

Revenue Growth

CoStar (CSGP) grew revenue 18.68%, in the upper peer quartile. The top line is expanding faster than at most industry peers, which points to share gains or stronger pricing.

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

EPS Growth

CoStar (CSGP) grew earnings per share -94.12%, in the lower peer quartile. Per-share profits are advancing more slowly than at most peers, so margins, costs, or share count deserve a closer look.

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

Growth Metrics

CoStar (CSGP) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: CSGPIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)18.68%10.79%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)14.16%6.78%
EPS Growth (YoY)-94.12%-8.88%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)-72.19%-3.54%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

CoStar (CSGP) has current ratio of 2.20, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

CSGP

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

2.20

Group distribution
Max
5.67
Q3
3.15
CSGP
2.20
Median
1.91
Q1
1.38
Min
0.61
Largest peers
Z
2.29
ZG
2.29
CSGP
2.20
BEKE
1.63
JLL
1.12
CBRE
1.08
COMP
0.84
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Where CoStar (CSGP) 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)

CoStar (CSGP) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.

CSGP

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

0.14

Group distribution
Max
1.60
Q3
0.89
Median
0.43
Q1
0.20
CSGP
0.14
Min
0.10
Largest peers
COMP
1.44
CBRE
1.14
JLL
0.54
BEKE
0.25
CSGP
0.14
Z
0.10
ZG
0.10
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Where CoStar (CSGP) 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

CoStar (CSGP) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: CSGPIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)2.201.91
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.140.43
Net Debt / EBITDA-0.273.56

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

CoStar (CSGP) 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.

CSGP

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
Max
1.62%
Q3
0.77%
CSGP
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
BEKE
11.38%
CSGP
0.00%
CBRE
0.00%
JLL
0.00%
COMP
0.00%
Z
0.00%
ZG
0.00%
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Where CoStar (CSGP) 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)

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

CSGP

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
Max
43.71%
Q3
31.09%
CSGP
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
BEKE
88.12%
CSGP
0.00%
CBRE
0.00%
JLL
0.00%
COMP
0.00%
Z
0.00%
ZG
0.00%
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Where CoStar (CSGP) 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

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

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

CoStar (CSGP) trades at P/E ratio of 407.14, above the peer range for its industry. The market is paying unusually heavily for TTM earnings relative to comparable companies.

CSGP

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

407.14

Group distribution
CSGP
407.14
Max
298.83
Q3
132.60
Median
39.78
Q1
18.37
Min
4.76
Largest peers
COMP
571.00
CSGP
407.14
Z
132.71
ZG
132.50
BEKE
38.53
CBRE
31.64
JLL
17.55
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Where CoStar (CSGP) 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)

CoStar (CSGP) trades at 3.41 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.

CSGP

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

3.41

Group distribution
Max
13.40
Q3
6.71
CSGP
3.41
Median
1.59
Q1
0.87
Min
0.00
Largest peers
CSGP
3.41
Z
2.71
ZG
2.70
COMP
1.03
CBRE
0.96
JLL
0.56
BEKE
0.20
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Where CoStar (CSGP) 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)

CoStar (CSGP) trades at 1.47 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.

CSGP

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

1.47

Group distribution
Max
6.49
Q3
3.31
Median
1.65
CSGP
1.47
Q1
1.02
Min
0.43
Largest peers
CBRE
4.75
COMP
3.02
JLL
2.06
BEKE
1.96
ZG
1.65
Z
1.57
CSGP
1.47
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Where CoStar (CSGP) 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

CoStar (CSGP) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: CSGPIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)407.1439.78
P/S Ratio (TTM)3.411.59
P/B Ratio (MRQ)1.471.65
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)1.74%3.70%