CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) — Stock Score Summary

CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 9/100 based on Quality (54/100), Value (15/100), and Momentum (21/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. CoStar Group is a high-quality business, but its extremely high valuation and lack of direct alignment with our 18-month macro themes make the risk-reward asymmetric to the downside.

CoStar Group, Inc. is the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces, offering indispensable data and tools through platforms like CoStar, LoopNet, and Apartments.com. The company's extensive proprietary database and dominant market share create a significant competitive moat, making it an essential resource for real estate professionals and consumers.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$33.93
Market Cap$13.2B
P/E (TTM)480.86
P/E (Forward)18.72
Price/Book1.73
Return on Equity0.3%
Return on Invested Capital-0.7%
Debt/Equity14.53
Gross Margin78.6%
Operating Margin0.3%
Revenue Growth22.5%
Free Cash Flow$202M

CoStar Group, Inc. operates in the Real Estate Services industry, part of the Real Estate sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CoStar Group, Inc.’s (CSGP) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) is 9/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (54), Value (15), and Momentum (21) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does CoStar Group, Inc. have an economic moat?
CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) has a Quality factor score of 54/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is CoStar Group, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 9/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is CoStar Group, Inc. in?
CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically the Real Estate Services industry (United States).
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