CoStar Group, Inc. (csgp)

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CSGP — Company Overview

CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) trades on NMS as part of the Real Estate peer group (Real Estate Services).

Ticker	CSGP
Sector	Real Estate
Industry	Real Estate Services
Exchange	NMS
Market cap	$11.45B
Last price	$28.26
Size category	Large Cap

CSGP — Business Description

CSGP represents a Real Estate Services business in the Real Estate segment. CoStar Group, Inc. provides information, analytics, and online marketplace services to real estate and related business communities in the United States, Australia, Canada, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. It offers CoStar Property that provides inventory of office, industrial, retail, multifamily, hospitality, and student housing, and land properties; CoStar Leasing, a data on lease transactions and tools to manage user-entered lease data; CoStar Sales, a database of commercial real estate sales transactions; CoStar Owners provides detailed portfolio information; CoStar Markets to view and report on market and submarket trends; and CoStar Tenant that provides tenant information. The company also p…

Official website: https://www.costargroup.com.

CSGP — Investment Thesis

At a high level, CSGP offers exposure to Real Estate with metrics outlined below from public market data.

Revenue is expanding at roughly 18.4% year-over-year (public data).
Trailing P/E of 157.00× implies elevated growth expectations at the current price.
Forward P/E (15.93×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
Equity market capitalization is approximately $11.45B.

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CSGP — Financial Health

Key financial health indicators for CoStar Group, Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.

Profit margin near 2.1% leaves a narrower cushion versus higher-margin peers. Positive free cash flow of $412.70M supports balance-sheet flexibility.

Trailing P/E	157.00×
Forward P/E	15.93×
Price / Sales	3.22×
Price / Book	1.44×
Gross margin	78.7%
Operating margin	8.2%
Profit margin	2.1%
Return on equity	0.9%
Debt / Equity	14.54
Free cash flow	$412.70M

CSGP — Growth Outlook

Growth outlook for CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) depends on demand trends in Real Estate Services and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.

Revenue growth of 18.4% indicates strong top-line momentum.
Earnings growth of 12.6% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
Price is 67.0% below the 52-week high.
Shares trade 9.2% above the 52-week low — limited rebound so far.

CSGP — Competitive Position

CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Real Estate.

Competes within Real Estate, specifically in Real Estate Services.
Market capitalization of $11.45B places CSGP among large-cap peers.
Gross margin near 78.7% may reflect pricing power or favorable mix.

CSGP — Strengths

Strengths for CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) inferred from public financial metrics:

Revenue growth of 18.4% year-over-year.
Earnings growth of 12.6% year-over-year.
Gross margin of 78.7% supports competitive unit economics.
Positive free cash flow ($412.70M).
Moderate leverage (debt/equity 14.54).
Large Cap scale ($11.45B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.

CSGP — Weaknesses

Weaknesses and pressure points for CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) based on available data:

Elevated trailing P/E (157.00×) limits valuation margin of safety.
Thin profit margin (2.1%).
Price 67% below the 52-week high — sustained negative sentiment.

CSGP — Opportunities

Sustained revenue growth (18.4%) could support multiple expansion if margins hold.
Trading 9.2% above the 52-week low — potential recovery if fundamentals stabilize.
Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
Forward earnings multiple below trailing P/E — potential earnings acceleration ahead.

CSGP — Risks

Rich valuation (P/E 157.00×) increases downside if growth slows.
Thin margins leave less room for operational missteps.

CSGP — Summary

CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) is a large-cap Real Estate company focused on Real Estate Services, listed on NMS. Last price $28.26 with market cap $11.45B. Trailing P/E 157.00×. Revenue grew 18.4% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 18.4% year-over-year. Key watch items include elevated trailing p/e (157.00×) limits valuation margin of safety. Premium Terminal tools for CoStar Group, Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.

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CoStar Group, Inc. FAQ

What does CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) do?

CoStar Group, Inc. provides information, analytics, and online marketplace services to real estate and related business communities in the United States, Australia, Canada, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. It offers CoStar Property that provides inventory of office,…

What is CSGP's P/E ratio?

CoStar Group, Inc. has a trailing P/E of 157.00× based on publicly available market data.

Does CSGP pay a dividend?

Indicated dividend yield: none reported. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.

What sector is CSGP in?

CoStar Group, Inc. is classified in Real Estate (Real Estate Services) on NMS.

What is CSGP's market capitalization?

Approximate market cap: $11.45B.

What are the main risks for CSGP?

Key risks include elevated valuation, among factors on this page.

What are the strengths of CSGP?

Potential positives include revenue growth of 18.4% year-over-year, earnings growth of 12.6% year-over-year.

Where can I get analyst estimates for CSGP?

Public analyst price targets and consensus for CoStar Group, Inc. are on the free /stocks/csgp/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.