(CSGP) CoStar - Overview

Sector: Real Estate | Industry: Real Estate Services | Exchange: NASDAQ (USA) | Market Cap: 17.451m USD | Total Return: -47% in 12m

Real Estate Data, Marketplaces, Analytics, Software
Total Rating 39
Safety 68
Buy Signal -0.92
Real Estate Services
Industry Rotation: +3.9
Market Cap: 17.5B
Avg Turnover: 236M USD
ATR: 4.94%
Peers RS (IBD): 1.5
Risk 5d forecast
Volatility38.4%
Rel. Tail Risk-6.10%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio-1.60
Alpha-64.99
Character TTM
Beta0.457
Beta Downside0.561
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD60.28%
CAGR/Max DD-0.29
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of CSGP over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-03": 0.28, "2021-06": 0.26, "2021-09": 0.25, "2021-12": 0.35, "2022-03": 0.31, "2022-06": 0.28, "2022-09": 0.3, "2022-12": 0.38, "2023-03": 0.29, "2023-06": 0.31, "2023-09": 0.3, "2023-12": 0.33, "2024-03": 0.1, "2024-06": 0.15, "2024-09": 0.22, "2024-12": 0.2477, "2025-03": 0.1932, "2025-06": 0.17, "2025-09": 0.23, "2025-12": 0.31,
EPS CAGR: 0.00%
EPS Trend: -42.1%
Last SUE: 1.25
Qual. Beats: 2
Revenue Revenue of CSGP over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-03: 457.697, 2021-06: 480.333, 2021-09: 499.319, 2021-12: 506.786, 2022-03: 515.825, 2022-06: 536.308, 2022-09: 556.921, 2022-12: 573.345, 2023-03: 584.4, 2023-06: 605.906, 2023-09: 624.669, 2023-12: 640.1, 2024-03: 656.4, 2024-06: 677.8, 2024-09: 692.6, 2024-12: 709.4, 2025-03: 732.2, 2025-06: 781.3, 2025-09: 833.6, 2025-12: 900,
Rev. CAGR: 16.00%
Rev. Trend: 98.8%
Last SUE: 2.31
Qual. Beats: 5

Warnings

Interest Coverage Ratio -3.5 is critical

Tailwinds

Pead

Description: CSGP CoStar

CoStar Group Inc. (CSGP) provides data, analytics, and online marketplace services for the real estate sector globally. The company operates in a sector characterized by significant data aggregation and analysis needs due to the illiquid and heterogeneous nature of real estate assets.

CSGPs offerings include comprehensive property databases like CoStar Property, tools for lease and sales transaction management, and market trend analysis platforms. Its business model also incorporates hospitality benchmarking and debt management solutions for lenders.

The company maintains a portfolio of online marketplaces, including Apartamentos.com for apartment rentals, LoopNet.com for commercial properties, and Homes.com for residential sales. These platforms generate revenue through advertising and transaction fees, a common model in online classifieds and auction services.

CSGP serves a broad client base, including brokers, property owners, asset managers, and government agencies. The companys extensive reach across various real estate sub-sectors highlights its integrated approach to information and transaction facilitation. Further research on ValueRay can provide deeper insights into CSGPs financial performance and competitive landscape.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Subscription revenue growth from information services
  • Acquisition strategy expands market share and product offerings
  • Residential real estate portal competition impacts user engagement
  • Commercial real estate transaction volume affects marketplace revenue
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict) 4.0
Net Income: 7.50m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.01 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 3.76 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: 42.28% < 20% (prev 160.7%; Δ -118.4% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.04 > 3% & CFO 430.0m > Net Income 7.50m
Net Debt (-589.0m) to EBITDA (202.7m): -2.91 < 3
Current Ratio: 2.84 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (419.6m) vs 12m ago 2.74% < -2%
Gross Margin: 77.57% > 18% (prev 0.80%; Δ 7.68k% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 32.81% > 50% (prev 29.56%; Δ 3.25% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: -3.49 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 202.7m / Interest Expense TTM 19.0m)
Altman Z'' 2.72
A: 0.13 (Total Current Assets 2.12b - Total Current Liabilities 746.0m) / Total Assets 10.54b
B: 0.22 (Retained Earnings 2.35b / Total Assets 10.54b)
C: -0.01 (EBIT TTM -66.3m / Avg Total Assets 9.90b)
D: 1.12 (Book Value of Equity 2.43b / Total Liabilities 2.17b)
Altman-Z'' Score: 2.72 = A
Beneish M -2.32
DSRI: 1.05 (Receivables 234.0m/187.9m, Revenue 3.25b/2.74b)
GMI: 1.03 (GM 77.57% / 79.59%)
AQI: 1.92 (AQ_t 0.66 / AQ_t-1 0.34)
SGI: 1.19 (Revenue 3.25b / 2.74b)
TATA: -0.04 (NI 7.50m - CFO 430.0m) / TA 10.54b)
Beneish M-Score: -2.32 (Cap -4..+1) = BBB
What is the price of CSGP shares? As of April 09, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 38.82 with a total of 6,041,593 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.04%, over one month by -19.83%, over three months by -36.73% and over the past year by -46.99%.
Is CSGP a buy, sell or hold? CoStar has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.00. Therefore, it is recommended to buy CSGP.
  • StrongBuy: 6
  • Buy: 6
  • Hold: 3
  • Sell: 0
  • StrongSell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the CSGP price?
Analysts Target Price 64.9 67.2%
CoStar (CSGP) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 07 April 2026
P/E Trailing = 2058.75
P/E Forward = 29.4118
P/S = 5.3745
P/B = 2.0123
P/EG = 0.1662
Revenue TTM = 3.25b USD
EBIT TTM = -66.3m USD
EBITDA TTM = 202.7m USD
Long Term Debt = 993.0m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 28.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 1.14b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = -589.0m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 16.86b USD (17.45b + Debt 1.14b - CCE 1.73b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -3.49 (Ebit TTM -66.3m / Interest Expense TTM 19.0m)
EV/FCF = 143.8x (Enterprise Value 16.86b / FCF TTM 117.3m)
FCF Yield = 0.70% (FCF TTM 117.3m / Enterprise Value 16.86b)
FCF Margin = 3.61% (FCF TTM 117.3m / Revenue TTM 3.25b)
Net Margin = 0.23% (Net Income TTM 7.50m / Revenue TTM 3.25b)
Gross Margin = 77.57% ((Revenue TTM 3.25b - Cost of Revenue TTM 728.3m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 73.89% (prev 79.34%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.60 (Enterprise Value 16.86b / Total Assets 10.54b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.34% (Interest Expense 3.90m / Debt 1.14b)
Taxrate = 22.95% (14.0m / 61.0m)
NOPAT = -51.1m (EBIT -66.3m * (1 - 22.95%)) [loss with tax shield]
Current Ratio = 2.84 (Total Current Assets 2.12b / Total Current Liabilities 746.0m)
Debt / Equity = 0.14 (Debt 1.14b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 8.33b)
Debt / EBITDA = -2.91 (Net Debt -589.0m / EBITDA 202.7m)
Debt / FCF = -5.02 (Net Debt -589.0m / FCF TTM 117.3m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 8.53b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 0.08% (Net Income 7.50m / Total Assets 10.54b)
RoE = 0.09% (Net Income TTM 7.50m / Total Stockholder Equity 8.53b)
RoCE = -0.70% (EBIT -66.3m / Capital Employed (Equity 8.53b + L.T.Debt 993.0m))
 RoIC = -0.54% (negative operating profit) (NOPAT -51.1m / Invested Capital 9.52b)
 WACC = 7.14% (E(17.45b)/V(18.59b) * Re(7.59%) + D(1.14b)/V(18.59b) * Rd(0.34%) * (1-Tc(0.23)))
Discount Rate = 7.59% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + 0.7*ERP = 7.92%
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 1.47%
[DCF] Terminal Value 74.83% ; FCFF base≈117.3m ; Y1≈77.0m ; Y5≈35.2m
[DCF] Fair Price = 3.38 (EV 829.6m - Net Debt -589.0m = Equity 1.42b / Shares 419.8m; r=7.14% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -42.12 | EPS CAGR: 0.0% | SUE: 1.25 | # QB: 2
Revenue Correlation: 98.78 | Revenue CAGR: 16.00% | SUE: 2.31 | # QB: 5
EPS next Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=0.27 | Chg7d=+0.000 | Chg30d=-0.022 | Revisions Net=-9 | Analysts=17
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=1.31 | Chg7d=+0.000 | Chg30d=-0.004 | Revisions Net=-5 | Growth EPS=+50.6% | Growth Revenue=+17.2%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=1.78 | Chg7d=+0.000 | Chg30d=-0.018 | Revisions Net=-7 | Growth EPS=+35.5% | Growth Revenue=+12.4%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: -0.69 (2 Up / 11 Down within 30d for Next Quarter)
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