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COSTAR GROUP INC (CSGP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:CSGP - US22160N1090 - Common Stock

65.52 USD
-0.5 (-0.76%)
Last: 11/20/2025, 5:40:50 PM
65.52 USD
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After Hours: 11/20/2025, 5:40:50 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CSGP. CSGP was compared to 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 quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CSGP was profitable.
In the past year CSGP had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CSGP has been profitable.
CSGP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 Return On Assets (0.19%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CSGP has a better Return On Equity (0.24%) than 60.32% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.19%
ROE 0.24%
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

CSGP has a Profit Margin (0.66%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
CSGP has a better Gross Margin (79.25%) than 92.06% of its industry peers.
CSGP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 0.66%
GM 79.25%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for CSGP has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
CSGP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CSGP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

An Altman-Z score of 8.35 indicates that CSGP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CSGP's Altman-Z score of 8.35 is amongst the best of the industry. CSGP outperforms 87.30% of its industry peers.
CSGP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CSGP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.12. This is in the better half of the industry: CSGP outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 8.35
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.54%
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 3.12. This indicates that CSGP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.12, CSGP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.02% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 3.12 indicates that CSGP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CSGP has a Quick ratio of 3.12. This is in the better half of the industry: CSGP outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.12
Quick Ratio 3.12
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

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.00% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -6.71% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 14.61% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.35% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5%
EPS 3Y-14.08%
EPS 5Y-6.71%
EPS Q2Q%4.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.61%
Revenue growth 3Y12.07%
Revenue growth 5Y14.35%
Sales Q2Q%20.36%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 35.55% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, CSGP will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.26% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.53%
EPS Next 2Y40.04%
EPS Next 3Y41.14%
EPS Next 5Y35.55%
Revenue Next Year18.55%
Revenue Next 2Y18.32%
Revenue Next 3Y16.35%
Revenue Next 5Y14.26%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 78.00, CSGP can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CSGP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.07, CSGP is valued quite expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 46.40, the valuation of CSGP can be described as expensive.
73.02% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CSGP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
CSGP is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 78
Fwd PE 46.4
CSGP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCSGP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

CSGP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 192.86
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CSGP's earnings are expected to grow with 41.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)4.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.04%
EPS Next 3Y41.14%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CSGP does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

COSTAR GROUP INC

NASDAQ:CSGP (11/20/2025, 5:40:50 PM)

After market: 65.52 0 (0%)

65.52

-0.5 (-0.76%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/amc
Inst Owners105.15%
Inst Owner Change-2.29%
Ins Owners0.68%
Ins Owner Change-1.13%
Market Cap27.76B
Revenue(TTM)3.06B
Net Income(TTM)20.30M
Analysts79.23
Price Target98.16 (49.82%)
Short Float %4%
Short Ratio4.63
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)26.59%
Min EPS beat(2)25.5%
Max EPS beat(2)27.68%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)45.93%
Min EPS beat(4)13.92%
Max EPS beat(4)116.6%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)40.93%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)28.74%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)26.73%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.14%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.51%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.76%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.67%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.51%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.18%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.44%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.4%
PT rev (1m)-0.69%
PT rev (3m)0.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.99%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 78
Fwd PE 46.4
P/S 9.08
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 76.57
P/B 3.22
P/tB 14.96
EV/EBITDA 192.86
EPS(TTM)0.84
EY1.28%
EPS(NY)1.41
Fwd EY2.16%
FCF(TTM)-0.09
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.86
OCFY1.31%
SpS7.21
BVpS20.34
TBVpS4.38
PEG (NY)4.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number19.61
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.19%
ROE 0.24%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 0.66%
GM 79.25%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 7.13
Cap/Depr 181.34%
Cap/Sales 13.13%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 258.56%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.12
Quick Ratio 3.12
Altman-Z 8.35
F-Score6
WACC8.54%
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%
EPS 3Y-14.08%
EPS 5Y-6.71%
EPS Q2Q%4.55%
EPS Next Y17.53%
EPS Next 2Y40.04%
EPS Next 3Y41.14%
EPS Next 5Y35.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.61%
Revenue growth 3Y12.07%
Revenue growth 5Y14.35%
Sales Q2Q%20.36%
Revenue Next Year18.55%
Revenue Next 2Y18.32%
Revenue Next 3Y16.35%
Revenue Next 5Y14.26%
EBIT growth 1Y-337.56%
EBIT growth 3Y-77.85%
EBIT growth 5Y-58.09%
EBIT Next Year3074.52%
EBIT Next 3Y338.64%
EBIT Next 5Y161.48%
FCF growth 1Y-108.99%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-31.08%
OCF growth 3Y-5.8%
OCF growth 5Y-3.03%

COSTAR GROUP INC / CSGP FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CSGP stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CSGP.


Can you provide the valuation status for COSTAR GROUP INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to COSTAR GROUP INC (CSGP). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of CSGP stock?

COSTAR GROUP INC (CSGP) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for COSTAR GROUP INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COSTAR GROUP INC (CSGP) is expected to grow by 17.53% in the next year.