CoStar Group Inc (CSGP) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
CoStar Group Inc stock (CSGP) is currently trading at $41.41. CoStar Group Inc PE ratio is 2070.50. CoStar Group Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 5.41. Analyst consensus price target for CSGP is $64.89. WallStSmart rates CSGP as Underperform.
- CSGP PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- CSGP PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- CSGP intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- CSGP stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- CSGP fair value vs current price
- CSGP insider transactions and insider buying
- Is CSGP undervalued or overvalued?
- CoStar Group Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CSGP Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CSGP analyst price target and Smart Rating
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CSGP Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · CoStar Group Inc (CSGP)
CSGP trades 34093% above its Graham fair value of $0.14, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
CoStar Group Inc (CSGP) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, revenue growth. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
CoStar Group Inc (CSGP) Key Strengths (4)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
104.84% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Strong revenue growth at 26.90% annually
Supporting Valuation Data
CoStar Group Inc (CSGP) Areas to Watch (6)
Earnings declining -25.90%, profits shrinking
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Premium valuation at 5.4x annual revenue
Fairly priced relative to book value
Supporting Valuation Data
CoStar Group Inc (CSGP) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 50/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.18) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 26.90%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (5.41), Price/Book (2.16) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at -25.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 0.09%, Operating Margin at 5.50%, Profit Margin at 0.22%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 0.09% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 26.90% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Institutional Own.) and negatives (EPS Growth, Return on Equity). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
CSGP Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CSGP's Price-to-Sales ratio of 5.41x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 72.86x (0th percentile). The current valuation is 96% below its historical high of 150.31x set in Aug 2018, and 0% above its historical low of 5.41x in Mar 2026.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for CoStar Group Inc (CSGP) · REAL ESTATE › REAL ESTATE SERVICES
The Big Picture
CoStar Group Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 3.2B with 27% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 0.2%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 27% YoY, reaching 3.2B. This pace significantly outperforms most REAL ESTATE SERVICES peers.
ROE of 0.1% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.
Profit margin at 0.2% is thin. While this is common for high-growth companies, margins need to expand as growth naturally decelerates.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can CoStar Group Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can CoStar Group Inc maintain 27%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 2070.5x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.
Sector dynamics: monitor REAL ESTATE SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact CoStar Group Inc.
Bottom Line
CoStar Group Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (27% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(43 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
SAMS, LOUISE S Director | Buy | +1,000 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About CoStar Group Inc(CSGP)
NASDAQ
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.