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Compass Inc(COMP)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
4-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$9.75
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for COMP

10/23/2026: COMP (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Compass Inc is a technology-enabled residential real estate brokerage that operates a proprietary software platform to support its agents. Its primary strength lies in its ability to improve agent productivity and retention through a unified software ecosystem. The company's growth story centers on capturing greater market share in high-value urban real estate markets using its technology advantage. However, investors must consider significant risks, including its sensitivity to cyclical housing markets, historical lack of profitability, and potential regulatory pressures on commission structures. Compass may best suit growth-oriented investors who can tolerate high volatility and monitor the company's progress toward sustained operational efficiency and profitability.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitWhile the company has high growth potential in technology adoption, its profitability timeline remains a key concern.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock can exhibit high volatility, making it sensitive to positive shifts in housing market sentiment.
Value investorWeak fitThe company does not yet possess the steady earnings or dividends typically required for value investing.
Dividend investorWeak fitCompass does not pay a dividend as it focuses entirely on reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe company operates in a highly cyclical, interest-rate-sensitive industry with significant execution risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is highly sensitive to housing market data and mortgage rate changes.
Valuation riskMedium / highInvestors must weigh the high-growth tech platform model against traditional real estate cyclicality.
Competition risk (Real estate tech/brokerage)HighIncumbents and new tech-native players consistently compete for the same agent talent pool.
Business qualityMediumThe business has built a strong tech moat, but it relies on low-margin commission revenue.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo dividend is paid or expected in the near term.
Execution riskMedium / highThe company must continue to prove that its software drives enough margin to justify its high overhead.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 99.14%
Avg. Invested days 34
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
COMP receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
COMP has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+62.1%) and solid revenue growth (+23.7%) are partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 2.9%), weak profitability (net margin -0.8%), modest insider ownership of 1.51%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
COMP's financial health is supported by moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (2.9% of revenue). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is COMP's strongest growth driver at +92.2% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+23.7%, solid) and earnings growth (+62.1%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 94.2% and approximately 97.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.51% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

FMR Inc 14.09%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 8.43%
BlackRock Inc 7.22%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.22%
SB INVESTMENT ADVISERS (UK) LTD 2.80%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
COMP generates approximately $106 of gross profit, $-4 of operating income, and $29 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 1.84%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
COMP has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 7.48B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 162.5
1Y Target Price 14.23
Price to earnings Ratio 162.5
1Y Target Price 14.23
Volume (30-day avg) 16.5M shares
Beta 2.32
52 Weeks Range 6.37 - 13.96
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 6.37 - 13.96
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.06

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Brokerage CommissionsCommission revenue from residential real estate sales.This is the primary way Compass makes money, which fluctuates based on housing market activity.
Platform ServicesAncillary services and software value-adds.This is the 'tech' layer, intended to keep agents loyal and productive.
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Valuation

Trailing PE 162.5
Forward PE 19.27
Enterprise Value 4.58B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.71
Enterprise Value 4.58B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.71
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.73
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 98.47
Shares Outstanding 757.52M
Shares Floating 734.76M
Shares Outstanding 757.52M
Shares Floating 734.76M
Percent Insiders 1.51
Percent Institutions 94.17

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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