Stock Analysis
CoStar Group IncCSGP
P/E 177.88×· not meaningful — TTM earnings temporarily depressed
Sector: Technology · Industry: Services-Business Services, Nec
AnalystsBuy28 analystsPrice is 10% of the way from the year's low to its high.
Cash covers 164% of debt · FY 2025.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, cheap valuation
Strengths
- Financial Health100
- Quality77
Risks
- Profitability21
- Growth45
Mixed business trading cheap — priced for skepticism.
Bull Case
- ✓Altman Z 4.5 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓Revenue CAGR 13.7% — durable top-line growth
- ✓Interest coverage 37.4× — debt well covered
What's happening with CSGP
Profile
Strong financial health and earnings quality; profitability, valuation and growth lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation30/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (71th pct)5/25
- FCF yield (2.1%)5/25
- P/S (3.7x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (161.7x)0/25
- Growth45/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (13.7%)20/25
- Net income CAGR (-60.7%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-61.3%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (913.3%)25/25
- Profitability21/100 · Weak
- ROIC (0.8%)5/25
- ROE (0.9%)5/25
- Net margin (2.1%)6/25
- Operating margin (2.2%)5/25
- Financial Health100/100 · Strong
- Altman Z (4.48)25/25
- Current ratio (2.84)25/25
- Interest coverage (37.4x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (Net cash)25/25
- Quality77/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (5/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.68)25/25
- FCF conversion (380%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 10.1%)12/25
- Moat61/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (3/10 yrs)6/25
- Median gross margin (79.5%)25/25
- FCF-positive years (9/10 yrs)18/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 0.2%)12/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠SBC 5.4% of revenue — real dilution cost
About CoStar Group Inc
CoStar Group is a global provider of proprietary information, analytics, and online marketplaces serving both commercial and residential real estate. Show more
The firm operates through a diverse portfolio of brands, including CoStar Suite for commercial real estate research, LoopNet for commercial listings, Apartments.com for multifamily rentals, and Homes.com for residential brokerage. It primarily sells high-margin software-as-a-service subscriptions that provide institutional clients with forensic property data and premium advertising visibility. With operations across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, CoStar maintains the industry's most comprehensive centralized real estate database, functioning as a critical information utility for brokers, lenders, and owners worldwide.
Headquarters: ARLINGTON, VA · Employees: 8,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
30DP/E (TTM)178xC
Grade C: DistortedTTM earnings are temporarily depressed — this multiple overstates expensiveness. Forward P/E is a better guide — vs own 5Y history: 69.2x–1740.7x · 71st pct
P/FCF51.5xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield2.1%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -0.5%–2.4% · 98th pct
P/S (TTM)3.68xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 3.1x–20.9x · 6th pct
EV/EBIT161.7xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 40.1x–6696.4x · 69th pct
EV/Sales3.6xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E17.6xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio1.57xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio4.66D
Grade D: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield—
TTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio—
Dividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
21EROIC0.8%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE0.9%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA0.7%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin2.1%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin2.2%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin78.7%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin7.9%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin2.5%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
45D+Revenue CAGR13.7%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-60.7%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-61.3%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth913.3%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)+2.9%C
Grade C: DilutiveShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income260.6%D
Grade D: HighStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue5.4%C
Grade C: MedTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
100A+Altman Z-Score4.48A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio2.84xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio2.06xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage37.4xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt RepaymentNet CashA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBITNet CashA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.12xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt1.64xA
Grade A: CoveredCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
77B+Piotroski F-Score5/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.68A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion380.2%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability10.1%C
Grade C: AverageEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue6.1%C
Grade C: AverageTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.34xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cann Cynthia Cammett Filed | Cann Cynthia Cammett | SellOpen market sale | -4788 | |
Hill John W Filed | Hill John W | SellOpen market sale | -3500 | |
FLORANCE ANDREW C Filed | FLORANCE ANDREW C | BuyOpen market buy | +83.3K | |
SAINT FREDERICK G. Filed | SAINT FREDERICK G. | Tax withholding | -1436 | |
Cann Cynthia Cammett Filed | Cann Cynthia Cammett | Tax withholding | -1077 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rossmann Robin Jack Filed | Rossmann Robin Jack | Grant / award | +34.8K | |
Cann Cynthia Cammett Filed | Cann Cynthia Cammett | Grant / award | +26.1K | |
LOWN CHRISTIAN M. Filed | LOWN CHRISTIAN M. | Tax withholding | -5597 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
61BROIC >12% Years3/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)79.5%A
Grade A: DurableMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years9/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor0.2%C
Grade C: ModerateWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$0.18
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$3.13
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$19.59
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$993.00M
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$1.63B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$-640.00MA
Grade A: Net CashTotal Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$8.33B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability4.86xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$13.09B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.80B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 16, 2026
Key Insights: CoStar Group Inc (CSGP)
CSGP is up 0.97% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for CoStar Group Inc. Altman Z-Score of 4.48 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.68 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Company is effectively debt-free after netting cash.
- At a valuation score of 30/100, CSGP trades at a premium to its historical multiples (P/E 177.9).
See how CSGP ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all CSGP moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | Regular | 31.95 | +6.11% | 2.48 |
| Oct 15 | After-hours | 32.00 | +6.28% | 2.55 |
| Oct 8 | Regular | 29.64 | +7.39% | 3.72 |
| Oct 8 | After-hours | 29.70 | +7.61% | 3.82 |
Frequently Asked Questions about CSGP
What is the current CoStar Group Inc (CSGP) stock price?
CSGP is trading at $32.31 at the last market close, up 0.97% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks CSGP pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is CSGP stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates CoStar Group Inc's financial health at 100/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is CSGP stock overvalued?
CoStar Group Inc trades at a trailing P/E of 177.9 and our valuation score rates it 30/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does CoStar Group Inc report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for CSGP. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does CoStar Group Inc operate in?
CoStar Group Inc operates in the Technology sector, within the Services-Business Services, Nec industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does CoStar Group Inc do?
CoStar Group is a global provider of proprietary information, analytics, and online marketplaces serving both commercial and residential real estate.
About CoStar Group Inc (CSGP) Stock
CoStar Group Inc (CSGP) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Services-Business Services, Nec industry. As of the latest update, CoStar Group Inc is trading at $32.31, up 0.97% on the day with a market capitalization of $13.1 billion. The financial health score for CSGP is 100/100, which indicates excellent financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for CSGP stock.
CSGP Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time CSGP stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for CSGP with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for CoStar Group Inc across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 100/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for CSGP.
- Sector peers: Compare CSGP against 6 other technology stocks on key financial metrics.
Is CSGP a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate CoStar Group Inc (CSGP) as an investment. The financial health score of 100/100 suggests excellent financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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