CoStar (CSGP) vs. JLL (JLL)
This page compares CoStar (CSGP) with JLL (JLL) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
CoStar (CSGP) 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.
| Symbol | CSGP | JLL |
|---|---|---|
| Name | CoStar Group, Inc. | Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Real Estate | Real Estate |
| GICS Industry Group | Real Estate Management & Development | Real Estate Management & Development |
| GICS Industry | Real Estate Management & Development | Real Estate Management & Development |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Real Estate Services | Real Estate Services |
| Market Capitalization | 13.15 billion USD | 13.87 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | NYSE |
| Listing Date | July 1, 1998 | July 17, 1997 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
JLL (JLL) at 16.08 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while CoStar (CSGP) at 460.00 sits above its industry benchmark range — a wide gap in trailing earnings multiples relative to peers.
CSGP
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
460.00
- Max
- 322.17
- Q3
- 140.36
- Median
- 37.77
- Q1
- 17.06
- Min
- 4.65
JLL
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
16.08
- Max
- 322.17
- Q3
- 140.36
- Median
- 37.77
- Q1
- 17.06
- Min
- 4.65
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
JLL (JLL) at 0.52 sits in the cheaper Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) quartile while CoStar (CSGP) at 3.85 prices around its industry’s middle — JLL costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.
CSGP
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
3.85
- Max
- 13.25
- Q3
- 6.04
- Median
- 1.69
- Q1
- 0.83
- Min
- 0.00
JLL
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
0.52
- Max
- 13.25
- Q3
- 6.04
- Median
- 1.69
- Q1
- 0.83
- Min
- 0.00
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
On Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), both CoStar (CSGP) at 1.66 and JLL (JLL) at 1.89 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.
CSGP
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
1.66
- Max
- 5.84
- Q3
- 4.02
- Median
- 1.78
- Q1
- 1.05
- Min
- 0.40
JLL
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
1.89
- Max
- 5.84
- Q3
- 4.02
- Median
- 1.78
- Q1
- 1.05
- Min
- 0.40
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | CSGP | JLL |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 460.00 | 16.08 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.85 | 0.52 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 1.66 | 1.89 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 1.54% | 2.00% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
JLL (JLL) at 12.43% 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.
CSGP
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
0.30%
- 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%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Both CoStar (CSGP) at 0.73% 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.
CSGP
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
0.73%
- 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%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both CoStar (CSGP) at 0.33% and JLL (JLL) at 3.29% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.
CSGP
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
0.33%
- Max
- 21.48%
- Q3
- 6.32%
- Median
- 2.97%
- Q1
- -5.10%
- Min
- -22.08%
JLL
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
3.29%
- Max
- 21.48%
- Q3
- 6.32%
- Median
- 2.97%
- Q1
- -5.10%
- Min
- -22.08%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | CSGP | JLL |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.30% | 12.43% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | -0.16% | 4.50% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.73% | 3.35% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.33% | 3.29% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 78.63% | 51.09% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | CSGP | JLL |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 18.68% | 11.45% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 14.16% | 7.77% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | CSGP | JLL |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | -94.12% | 45.13% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -72.19% | 7.31% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
CoStar (CSGP) at 2.20 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while JLL (JLL) at 1.12 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for JLL.
CSGP
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
2.20
- 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
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
CoStar (CSGP) at 0.15 maintains Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage quartile of industry peers, ahead of JLL (JLL) at 0.54, which sits around the industry mid-range.
CSGP
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
0.15
- 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
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | CSGP | JLL |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 2.20 | 1.12 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.15 | 0.54 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.22 | 2.22 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
CoStar (CSGP) has no Dividend Yield (TTM) value reported for this period; JLL (JLL) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%).
CSGP
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
--
- Max
- 4.36%
- Q3
- 4.14%
- Median
- 1.75%
- Q1
- 0.99%
- Min
- 0.32%
JLL
Real Estate Management & Development industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 4.36%
- Q3
- 4.14%
- Median
- 1.75%
- Q1
- 0.99%
- Min
- 0.32%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Neither CoStar (CSGP) nor JLL (JLL) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.
CSGP
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%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | CSGP | JLL |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | -- | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Performance & Risk
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | CSGP | JLL |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | -56.53% | 30.43% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 38.44% | 33.65% |
| Beta | 0.72 | 1.29 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 6.90M | 0.43M |