COSTAR GROUP INC (CSGP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:CSGP • US22160N1090

48.91 USD
+1.31 (+2.75%)
At close: Mar 5, 2026
48.65 USD
-0.26 (-0.53%)
After Hours: 3/5/2026, 8:00:01 PM
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This CSGP fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, CSGP scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CSGP was compared to 63 industry peers in the Real Estate Management & Development industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CSGP get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. CSGP shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. CSGP Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CSGP was profitable.
  • CSGP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.07%, CSGP is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 0.08%, CSGP is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.07%
ROE 0.08%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)1.92%
ROA(5y)2.84%
ROE(3y)2.34%
ROE(5y)3.51%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CSGP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCSGP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

  • With a Profit Margin value of 0.22%, CSGP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CSGP has declined.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 78.87%, CSGP belongs to the best 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) 0.22%
GM 78.87%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-76.65%
PM growth 5Y-56.4%
GM growth 3Y-0.9%
GM growth 5Y-0.62%
CSGP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCSGP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60 80

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2. CSGP Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • CSGP does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CSGP has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CSGP has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for CSGP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CSGP Yearly Shares OutstandingCSGP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
CSGP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCSGP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 6.34 indicates that CSGP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.34, CSGP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CSGP has a debt to FCF ratio of 24.49. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CSGP would need 24.49 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • CSGP has a Debt to FCF ratio of 24.49. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CSGP outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12 indicates that CSGP is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.12, CSGP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF 24.49
Altman-Z 6.34
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.43%
CSGP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCSGP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.84 indicates that CSGP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • CSGP has a better Current ratio (2.84) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.84 indicates that CSGP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • CSGP's Quick ratio of 2.84 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CSGP outperforms 74.60% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.84
Quick Ratio 2.84
CSGP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCSGP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. CSGP Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CSGP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 25.00%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -1.87% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has grown by 18.67% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, CSGP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.37% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25%
EPS 3Y-10.84%
EPS 5Y-1.87%
EPS Q2Q%24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.67%
Revenue growth 3Y14.16%
Revenue growth 5Y14.37%
Sales Q2Q%26.87%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CSGP will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 34.56% on average per year.
  • CSGP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.36% yearly.
EPS Next Y48.6%
EPS Next 2Y43.08%
EPS Next 3Y37.07%
EPS Next 5Y34.56%
Revenue Next Year17.65%
Revenue Next 2Y14.87%
Revenue Next 3Y14.22%
Revenue Next 5Y14.36%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • 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 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B
CSGP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCSGP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6

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4. CSGP Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • CSGP is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 54.34.
  • 61.90% 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 (26.74), we can say CSGP is valued expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.57, the valuation of CSGP can be described as expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CSGP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.60% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CSGP to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.82), we can say CSGP is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 54.34
Fwd PE 36.57
CSGP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCSGP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CSGP is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CSGP.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 500.78
EV/EBITDA 104.2
CSGP Per share dataCSGP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as CSGP's earnings are expected to grow with 37.07% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.12
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y43.08%
EPS Next 3Y37.07%

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5. CSGP Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for CSGP!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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CSGP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

COSTAR GROUP INC

NASDAQ:CSGP (3/5/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 48.65 -0.26 (-0.53%)

48.91

+1.31 (+2.75%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)02-24
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners104.04%
Inst Owner Change1.89%
Ins Owners0.68%
Ins Owner Change-3.61%
Market Cap20.53B
Revenue(TTM)3.25B
Net Income(TTM)7.00M
Analysts80.74
Price Target78.68 (60.87%)
Short Float %4.67%
Short Ratio2.84
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)18.21%
Min EPS beat(2)10.92%
Max EPS beat(2)25.5%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)45.18%
Min EPS beat(4)10.92%
Max EPS beat(4)116.6%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)42.05%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)29.28%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)26.38%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.51%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.67%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.51%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.09%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.27%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.37%
PT rev (1m)-6.32%
PT rev (3m)-16.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 54.34
Fwd PE 36.57
P/S 6.32
P/FCF 500.78
P/OCF 47.75
P/B 2.46
P/tB 12.68
EV/EBITDA 104.2
EPS(TTM)0.9
EY1.84%
EPS(NY)1.34
Fwd EY2.73%
FCF(TTM)0.1
FCFY0.2%
OCF(TTM)1.02
OCFY2.09%
SpS7.73
BVpS19.85
TBVpS3.86
PEG (NY)1.12
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number20.05
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.07%
ROE 0.08%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 0.22%
GM 78.87%
FCFM 1.26%
ROA(3y)1.92%
ROA(5y)2.84%
ROE(3y)2.34%
ROE(5y)3.51%
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)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-76.65%
PM growth 5Y-56.4%
GM growth 3Y-0.9%
GM growth 5Y-0.62%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF 24.49
Debt/EBITDA 5.23
Cap/Depr 147.91%
Cap/Sales 11.98%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 225.13%
Profit Quality 585.71%
Current Ratio 2.84
Quick Ratio 2.84
Altman-Z 6.34
F-Score6
WACC8.43%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)238.33%
Cap/Depr(5y)183.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)13.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.03%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)25%
EPS 3Y-10.84%
EPS 5Y-1.87%
EPS Q2Q%24%
EPS Next Y48.6%
EPS Next 2Y43.08%
EPS Next 3Y37.07%
EPS Next 5Y34.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.67%
Revenue growth 3Y14.16%
Revenue growth 5Y14.37%
Sales Q2Q%26.87%
Revenue Next Year17.65%
Revenue Next 2Y14.87%
Revenue Next 3Y14.22%
Revenue Next 5Y14.36%
EBIT growth 1Y-1600%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year899.23%
EBIT Next 3Y149.79%
EBIT Next 5Y90.2%
FCF growth 1Y116.71%
FCF growth 3Y-52.6%
FCF growth 5Y-37.73%
OCF growth 1Y9.53%
OCF growth 3Y-3.51%
OCF growth 5Y-2.42%

COSTAR GROUP INC / CSGP FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CSGP stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CSGP.


What is the valuation status for CSGP stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 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.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CSGP stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COSTAR GROUP INC (CSGP) is 54.34 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.46.