CoStar Group Inc (CSGP)vsFirstService Corp (FSV)
CSGP
CoStar Group Inc
$32.77
-6.32%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $14.28B
FSV
FirstService Corp
$134.56
+0.07%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $6.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
FirstService Corp generates 63% more annual revenue ($5.56B vs $3.41B). FSV leads profitability with a 2.9% profit margin vs 0.7%. CSGP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.15. FSV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
CSGP
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
FSV
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+89.5%
Fair Value
$457.64
Current Price
$32.77
$424.87 discount
Margin of Safety
+60.0%
Fair Value
$393.42
Current Price
$134.56
$258.86 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 22.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 626.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 0.3% — below average capital efficiency
0.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.3%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CSGP
The strongest argument for CSGP centers on PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 22.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.15 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : FSV
The strongest argument for FSV centers on EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CSGP
The primary concerns for CSGP are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 499.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : FSV
The primary concerns for FSV are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Profit Margin. Thin 2.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CSGP profiles as a growth stock while FSV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FSV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
CSGP is growing revenue faster at 22.5% — sustainability is the question.
CSGP generates stronger free cash flow (98M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FSV scores higher overall (54/100 vs 51/100). CSGP offers better value entry with a 89.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
CoStar Group Inc
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
CoStar Group, Inc. provides online market information, analysis and services to the commercial real estate, hospitality, residential and related professional industries in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The company is headquartered in Washington, the District of Columbia.
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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