CBRE Group Inc Class A (CBRE)vsFirstService Corp (FSV)
CBRE
CBRE Group Inc Class A
$131.99
-0.92%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $40.20B
FSV
FirstService Corp
$134.25
-2.79%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $6.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CBRE Group Inc Class A generates 638% more annual revenue ($40.55B vs $5.50B). CBRE leads profitability with a 2.9% profit margin vs 2.6%. CBRE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. CBRE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
CBRE
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
FSV
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-471.0%
Fair Value
$26.18
Current Price
$131.99
$105.81 premium
Margin of Safety
-30.8%
Fair Value
$120.46
Current Price
$134.25
$13.79 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Revenue surging 130.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.9% margin — thin
Earnings declined 12.1%
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CBRE
The strongest argument for CBRE centers on PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 11.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.80 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : FSV
The strongest argument for FSV centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 130.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CBRE
The primary concerns for CBRE are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Thin 2.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : FSV
The primary concerns for FSV are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 44.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CBRE profiles as a value stock while FSV is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CBRE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
FSV is growing revenue faster at 130.0% — sustainability is the question.
CBRE generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CBRE scores higher overall (56/100 vs 49/100) and 11.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
CBRE Group Inc Class A
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
CBRE Group, Inc. is an American commercial real estate services and investment firm. The abbreviation CBRE stands for Coldwell Banker Richard Ellis. It is the largest commercial real estate services company in the world.
FirstService Corp
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
FirstService Corporation provides residential property management and other essential property services to residential and commercial clients in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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