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CBRE (CBRE) vs. CoStar (CSGP)

This page compares CBRE (CBRE) with CoStar (CSGP) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

CBRE (CBRE) and CoStar (CSGP) are both classified in the Real Estate Services sub-industry within the broader Real Estate Management & Development industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

SymbolCBRECSGP
NameCBRE Group Inc.CoStar Group, Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorReal EstateReal Estate
GICS Industry GroupReal Estate Management & DevelopmentReal Estate Management & Development
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & DevelopmentReal Estate Management & Development
GICS Sub-IndustryReal Estate ServicesReal Estate Services
Market Capitalization39.85 billion USD13.86 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENasdaq
Listing DateJune 10, 2004July 1, 1998
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

CBRE (CBRE) at 31.07 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while CoStar (CSGP) at 484.71 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated trailing earnings multiple for CSGP relative to peers.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

31.07

Max
143.32
Q3
138.09
Median
38.29
Q1
18.31
Min
4.82

CSGP

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

484.71

Max
143.32
Q3
138.09
Median
38.29
Q1
18.31
Min
4.82
CBRE (CBRE) vs. CoStar (CSGP): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Real Estate Management & Development industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

On Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), both CBRE (CBRE) at 0.94 and CoStar (CSGP) at 4.06 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

0.94

Max
13.65
Q3
6.01
Median
1.69
Q1
0.87
Min
0.00

CSGP

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

4.06

Max
13.65
Q3
6.01
Median
1.69
Q1
0.87
Min
0.00
CBRE (CBRE) vs. CoStar (CSGP): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Real Estate Management & Development industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

CoStar (CSGP) at 1.75 is valued about in line with its industry on Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while CBRE (CBRE) at 4.68 carries a peer-beating premium to book — CBRE is pricier on assets.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

4.68

Max
5.49
Q3
3.30
Median
1.82
Q1
1.06
Min
0.39

CSGP

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

1.75

Max
5.49
Q3
3.30
Median
1.82
Q1
1.06
Min
0.39
CBRE (CBRE) vs. CoStar (CSGP): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Real Estate Management & Development industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolCBRECSGP
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)31.07484.71
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)0.944.06
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)4.681.75
Free Cash Flow Yield2.75%1.46%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

CBRE (CBRE) at 15.60% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of CoStar (CSGP) at 0.30%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

15.60%

Max
22.48%
Q3
11.17%
Median
3.95%
Q1
0.30%
Min
-13.61%

CSGP

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

0.30%

Max
22.48%
Q3
11.17%
Median
3.95%
Q1
0.30%
Min
-13.61%
CBRE (CBRE) vs. CoStar (CSGP): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Real Estate Management & Development industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both CBRE (CBRE) at 3.11% and CoStar (CSGP) at 0.73% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

3.11%

Max
21.64%
Q3
9.72%
Median
3.01%
Q1
0.31%
Min
-0.35%

CSGP

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

0.73%

Max
21.64%
Q3
9.72%
Median
3.01%
Q1
0.31%
Min
-0.35%
CBRE (CBRE) vs. CoStar (CSGP): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Real Estate Management & Development industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both CBRE (CBRE) at 2.65% and CoStar (CSGP) at 0.33% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

2.65%

Max
21.48%
Q3
6.32%
Median
2.97%
Q1
-5.10%
Min
-21.67%

CSGP

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

0.33%

Max
21.48%
Q3
6.32%
Median
2.97%
Q1
-5.10%
Min
-21.67%
CBRE (CBRE) vs. CoStar (CSGP): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Real Estate Management & Development industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolCBRECSGP
Return on Equity (TTM)15.60%0.30%
Return on Assets (TTM)2.72%-0.16%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)3.11%0.73%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)2.65%0.33%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)18.50%78.63%

Growth

Revenue Growth

CBRE (CBRE) vs. CoStar (CSGP): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolCBRECSGP
1-Year Revenue Growth13.37%18.68%
3-Year Revenue CAGR9.57%14.16%

EPS Growth

CBRE (CBRE) vs. CoStar (CSGP): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolCBRECSGP
1-Year EPS Growth22.61%-94.12%
3-Year EPS CAGR-3.54%-72.19%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

CoStar (CSGP) at 2.20 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while CBRE (CBRE) at 1.08 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for CBRE.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

1.08

Max
5.67
Q3
3.05
Median
1.83
Q1
1.27
Min
0.42

CSGP

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

2.20

Max
5.67
Q3
3.05
Median
1.83
Q1
1.27
Min
0.42
CBRE (CBRE) vs. CoStar (CSGP): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Real Estate Management & Development industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

CoStar (CSGP) at 0.15 maintains Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage quartile, while CBRE (CBRE) at 1.14 sits in the higher-leverage quartile.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

1.14

Max
1.60
Q3
1.04
Median
0.45
Q1
0.21
Min
0.10

CSGP

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

0.15

Max
1.60
Q3
1.04
Median
0.45
Q1
0.21
Min
0.10
CBRE (CBRE) vs. CoStar (CSGP): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Real Estate Management & Development industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolCBRECSGP
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.082.20
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)1.140.15
Net Debt / EBITDA4.05-0.22

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Neither CBRE (CBRE) nor CoStar (CSGP) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

0.00%

Max
2.46%
Q3
1.43%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

CSGP

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

0.00%

Max
2.46%
Q3
1.43%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
CBRE (CBRE) vs. CoStar (CSGP): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Real Estate Management & Development industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Neither CBRE (CBRE) nor CoStar (CSGP) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

0.00%

Max
43.71%
Q3
31.65%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

CSGP

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

0.00%

Max
43.71%
Q3
31.65%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
CBRE (CBRE) vs. CoStar (CSGP): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Real Estate Management & Development industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolCBRECSGP
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%0.00%

Performance & Risk

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CBRE (CBRE) vs. CoStar (CSGP): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolCBRECSGP
1-Year Return2.44%-57.48%
1-Year Volatility30.62%38.66%
Beta1.200.70
3-Month Avg. Volume2.30M7.15M