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COSTAR GROUP INC (CSGP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:CSGP - US22160N1090 - Common Stock

87.1 USD
-2.16 (-2.42%)
Last: 9/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM
87.1 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CSGP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CSGP against 63 industry peers in the Real Estate Management & Development industry. CSGP has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. CSGP is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CSGP had positive earnings in the past year.
CSGP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CSGP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CSGP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CSGP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCSGP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

CSGP has a better Return On Assets (0.99%) than 65.08% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 1.21%, CSGP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.99%
ROE 1.21%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)3.37%
ROA(5y)3.48%
ROE(3y)4.11%
ROE(5y)4.33%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CSGP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCSGP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.57%, CSGP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.02% of the companies in the same industry.
CSGP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CSGP has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 79.33%, CSGP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.06% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CSGP has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 3.57%
GM 79.33%
OM growth 3Y-80.23%
OM growth 5Y-63.35%
PM growth 3Y-30.42%
PM growth 5Y-25.78%
GM growth 3Y-0.84%
GM growth 5Y0.06%
CSGP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCSGP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CSGP does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
CSGP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CSGP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CSGP has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CSGP Yearly Shares OutstandingCSGP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
CSGP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCSGP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

CSGP has an Altman-Z score of 12.90. This indicates that CSGP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CSGP's Altman-Z score of 12.90 is amongst the best of the industry. CSGP outperforms 87.30% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12 indicates that CSGP is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CSGP (0.12) is better than 76.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 12.9
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.33%
CSGP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCSGP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

CSGP has a Current Ratio of 5.83. This indicates that CSGP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CSGP has a Current ratio of 5.83. This is amongst the best in the industry. CSGP outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 5.83 indicates that CSGP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 5.83, CSGP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.83
Quick Ratio 5.83
CSGP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCSGP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CSGP shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.68%.
Measured over the past years, CSGP shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -6.71% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CSGP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.18% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.35% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.68%
EPS 3Y-14.08%
EPS 5Y-6.71%
EPS Q2Q%13.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.18%
Revenue growth 3Y12.07%
Revenue growth 5Y14.35%
Sales Q2Q%15.27%

3.2 Future

CSGP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 33.96% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CSGP will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.54% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.17%
EPS Next 2Y38.19%
EPS Next 3Y41.22%
EPS Next 5Y33.96%
Revenue Next Year15.79%
Revenue Next 2Y14.89%
Revenue Next 3Y14.51%
Revenue Next 5Y12.54%

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
CSGP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCSGP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B
CSGP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCSGP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 104.94 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CSGP.
60.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CSGP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CSGP to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say CSGP is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 63.35 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CSGP.
68.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CSGP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.86, CSGP is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 104.94
Fwd PE 63.35
CSGP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCSGP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

CSGP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 190.71
CSGP Per share dataCSGP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
CSGP's earnings are expected to grow with 41.22% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)7.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y38.19%
EPS Next 3Y41.22%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CSGP!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

COSTAR GROUP INC

NASDAQ:CSGP (9/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 87.1 0 (0%)

87.1

-2.16 (-2.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)07-22 2025-07-22/amc
Earnings (Next)10-20 2025-10-20/amc
Inst Owners105.81%
Inst Owner Change-0.75%
Ins Owners0.69%
Ins Owner Change-1.25%
Market Cap36.90B
Analysts80
Price Target98.84 (13.48%)
Short Float %3.98%
Short Ratio6.12
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)56.04%
Min EPS beat(2)21.03%
Max EPS beat(2)91.05%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)39.69%
Min EPS beat(4)13.92%
Max EPS beat(4)91.05%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)33.64%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)25.84%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)23.56%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.67%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.8%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.45%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.8%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.51%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.63%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.54%
PT rev (1m)1.13%
PT rev (3m)11.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-34.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.59%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.94%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 104.94
Fwd PE 63.35
P/S 12.66
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 93.51
P/B 4.29
P/tB 9.23
EV/EBITDA 190.71
EPS(TTM)0.83
EY0.95%
EPS(NY)1.37
Fwd EY1.58%
FCF(TTM)0
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.93
OCFY1.07%
SpS6.88
BVpS20.3
TBVpS9.43
PEG (NY)7.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.99%
ROE 1.21%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 3.57%
GM 79.33%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.37%
ROA(5y)3.48%
ROE(3y)4.11%
ROE(5y)4.33%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3%
ROCE(5y)3.93%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-80.23%
OM growth 5Y-63.35%
PM growth 3Y-30.42%
PM growth 5Y-25.78%
GM growth 3Y-0.84%
GM growth 5Y0.06%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.52
Cap/Depr 211.14%
Cap/Sales 13.59%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 217.65%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 5.83
Quick Ratio 5.83
Altman-Z 12.9
F-Score5
WACC9.33%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)211.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)162.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.21%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.68%
EPS 3Y-14.08%
EPS 5Y-6.71%
EPS Q2Q%13.33%
EPS Next Y14.17%
EPS Next 2Y38.19%
EPS Next 3Y41.22%
EPS Next 5Y33.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.18%
Revenue growth 3Y12.07%
Revenue growth 5Y14.35%
Sales Q2Q%15.27%
Revenue Next Year15.79%
Revenue Next 2Y14.89%
Revenue Next 3Y14.51%
Revenue Next 5Y12.54%
EBIT growth 1Y-108.74%
EBIT growth 3Y-77.85%
EBIT growth 5Y-58.09%
EBIT Next Year3050.45%
EBIT Next 3Y337.87%
EBIT Next 5Y157.07%
FCF growth 1Y-100.32%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-30.15%
OCF growth 3Y-5.8%
OCF growth 5Y-3.03%