CoStar Group Inc (CSGP)vsTranscontinental Realty Investors (TCI)
CSGP
CoStar Group Inc
$29.83
-1.65%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $12.16B
TCI
Transcontinental Realty Investors
$40.27
-5.36%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $394.04M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
CoStar Group Inc generates 6808% more annual revenue ($3.41B vs $49.39M). TCI leads profitability with a 18.9% profit margin vs 0.7%. TCI trades at a lower P/E of 41.8x. CSGP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
CSGP
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
TCI
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+89.0%
Fair Value
$435.99
Current Price
$29.83
$406.16 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TCI.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 22.5% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
ROE of 0.9% — below average capital efficiency
0.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.3%
Weak financial health signals
2.8% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CSGP
The strongest argument for CSGP centers on PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 22.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.11 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TCI
The strongest argument for TCI centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.9% and operating margin at -15.9%.
Bear Case : CSGP
The primary concerns for CSGP are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 425.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TCI
The primary concerns for TCI are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 41.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CSGP profiles as a growth stock while TCI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CSGP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.73 — expect wider price swings.
CSGP is growing revenue faster at 22.5% — sustainability is the question.
CSGP generates stronger free cash flow (12M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CSGP scores higher overall (54/100 vs 34/100) and 22.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Transcontinental Realty Investors
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc., a Dallas-based real estate investment company, has a diverse portfolio of capital real estate located throughout the United States, including apartments, office buildings, shopping centers, and urbanized and undeveloped land.
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