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CBRE (CBRE) vs. JLL (JLL)

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

Company Profile

CBRE (CBRE) and JLL (JLL) 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.

SymbolCBREJLL
NameCBRE Group Inc.Jones Lang LaSalle 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 USD14.18 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateJune 10, 2004July 17, 1997
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

JLL (JLL) at 16.45 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while CBRE (CBRE) at 31.07 sits around the industry midpoint — JLL has a lower trailing earnings multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and earnings quality.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

31.07

Max
143.32
Q3
138.09
Median
38.29
Q1
18.31
Min
4.82

JLL

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

16.45

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

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

JLL (JLL) at 0.53 sits in the cheaper Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) quartile while CBRE (CBRE) at 0.94 prices around its industry’s middle — JLL costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

0.94

Max
13.65
Q3
6.01
Median
1.69
Q1
0.87
Min
0.00

JLL

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

0.53

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

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

JLL (JLL) at 1.94 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

JLL

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

1.94

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

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolCBREJLL
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)31.0716.45
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)0.940.53
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)4.681.94
Free Cash Flow Yield2.75%1.95%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both CBRE (CBRE) at 15.60% and JLL (JLL) at 12.43% rank in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM) among industry peers, indicating strong returns on shareholders’ equity.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

15.60%

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

JLL

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

12.43%

Max
22.48%
Q3
11.17%
Median
3.95%
Q1
0.30%
Min
-13.61%
CBRE (CBRE) vs. JLL (JLL): 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 JLL (JLL) at 3.35% 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%

JLL

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

3.35%

Max
21.64%
Q3
9.72%
Median
3.01%
Q1
0.31%
Min
-0.35%
CBRE (CBRE) vs. JLL (JLL): 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 JLL (JLL) at 3.29% 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%

JLL

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

3.29%

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

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolCBREJLL
Return on Equity (TTM)15.60%12.43%
Return on Assets (TTM)2.72%4.50%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)3.11%3.35%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)2.65%3.29%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)18.50%51.09%

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolCBREJLL
1-Year Revenue Growth13.37%11.45%
3-Year Revenue CAGR9.57%7.77%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolCBREJLL
1-Year EPS Growth22.61%45.13%
3-Year EPS CAGR-3.54%7.31%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both CBRE (CBRE) at 1.08 and JLL (JLL) at 1.12 run Current Ratio (MRQ) in the tighter-liquidity quartile of industry peers, leaving thinner cushions against current liabilities than typical competitors.

CBRE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

1.08

Max
5.67
Q3
3.05
Median
1.83
Q1
1.27
Min
0.42

JLL

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

1.12

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

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

JLL (JLL) at 0.54 carries Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) around its industry mid-range, 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

JLL

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

0.54

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

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolCBREJLL
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.081.12
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)1.140.54
Net Debt / EBITDA4.052.22

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Neither CBRE (CBRE) nor JLL (JLL) 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%

JLL

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. JLL (JLL): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Real Estate Management & Development industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Neither CBRE (CBRE) nor JLL (JLL) 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%

JLL

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. JLL (JLL): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Real Estate Management & Development industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

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

Performance & Risk

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

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolCBREJLL
1-Year Return2.44%28.09%
1-Year Volatility30.62%33.74%
Beta1.201.27
3-Month Avg. Volume2.30M0.43M