CBRE GROUP INC - A (CBRE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:CBRE • US12504L1098
170.33 USD
-1.28 (-0.75%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
170.33 USD
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After Hours: 1/30/2026, 4:10:05 PM
CBRE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 62 industry peers in the Real Estate Management & Development industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CBRE get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. CBRE is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! With these ratings, CBRE could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CBRE was profitable.
- In the past year CBRE had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years CBRE has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years CBRE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- CBRE has a better Return On Assets (4.30%) than 88.71% of its industry peers.
- CBRE's Return On Equity of 14.39% is amongst the best of the industry. CBRE outperforms 95.16% of its industry peers.
- CBRE has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.76%) than 85.48% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CBRE is above the industry average of 5.44%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.3% | ||
| ROE | 14.39% | ||
| ROIC | 6.76% |
ROA(3y)5.07%
ROA(5y)5.54%
ROE(3y)13.78%
ROE(5y)14.7%
ROIC(3y)7.46%
ROIC(5y)7.57%
1.3 Margins
- CBRE has a Profit Margin of 3.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: CBRE outperforms 67.74% of its industry peers.
- CBRE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CBRE's Operating Margin of 4.18% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CBRE outperforms 59.68% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CBRE has declined.
- CBRE has a Gross Margin (19.22%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CBRE has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.12% | ||
| GM | 19.22% |
OM growth 3Y-8.91%
OM growth 5Y-5.18%
PM growth 3Y-25.78%
PM growth 5Y-12.79%
GM growth 3Y-4.04%
GM growth 5Y-2.06%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CBRE is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CBRE has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- CBRE has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CBRE is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CBRE has an Altman-Z score of 3.63. This indicates that CBRE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of CBRE (3.63) is better than 72.58% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CBRE is 5.36, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CBRE, 5.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- CBRE's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.36 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CBRE outperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
- CBRE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.84. This is a neutral value indicating CBRE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.84, CBRE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.63 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC8.85%
2.3 Liquidity
- CBRE has a Current Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that CBRE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CBRE has a Current ratio of 1.13. This is in the lower half of the industry: CBRE underperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
- CBRE has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that CBRE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CBRE's Quick ratio of 1.13 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CBRE is outperformed by 67.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- CBRE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 43.41%, which is quite impressive.
- CBRE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.61% yearly.
- CBRE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.61%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 8.40% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)43.41%
EPS 3Y-1.88%
EPS 5Y6.61%
EPS Q2Q%34.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.61%
Revenue growth 3Y8.83%
Revenue growth 5Y8.4%
Sales Q2Q%13.52%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CBRE will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.98% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.04% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y26.29%
EPS Next 2Y21.27%
EPS Next 3Y19.5%
EPS Next 5Y17.98%
Revenue Next Year14.36%
Revenue Next 2Y11.96%
Revenue Next 3Y10.77%
Revenue Next 5Y9.04%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 28.48, the valuation of CBRE can be described as expensive.
- CBRE's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CBRE is cheaper than 72.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.39. CBRE is around the same levels.
- CBRE is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.67.
- 82.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CBRE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.72, CBRE is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CBRE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CBRE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of CBRE may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CBRE's earnings are expected to grow with 19.50% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)4.31
EPS Next 2Y21.27%
EPS Next 3Y19.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for CBRE!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
CBRE GROUP INC - A / CBRE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CBRE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CBRE.
What is the valuation status of CBRE GROUP INC - A (CBRE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CBRE GROUP INC - A (CBRE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of CBRE stock?
CBRE GROUP INC - A (CBRE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CBRE stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CBRE GROUP INC - A (CBRE) is expected to grow by 26.29% in the next year.