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CoStar Group Inc (CSGP)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/10/2025: CSGP (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
16 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $88.47
1 Year Target Price $88.47
| 6 | Strong Buy |
| 6 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -20.25% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/10/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 36.30B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 307.32 | 1Y Target Price 88.47 |
Price to earnings Ratio 307.32 | 1Y Target Price 88.47 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 16 | Beta 0.87 | 52 Weeks Range 68.26 - 86.14 | Updated Date 07/10/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 68.26 - 86.14 | Updated Date 07/10/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.28 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 4.17% | Operating Margin (TTM) -3.44% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.14% | Return on Equity (TTM) 1.47% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 307.32 | Forward PE 161.29 | Enterprise Value 32824722178 | Price to Sales(TTM) 12.91 |
Enterprise Value 32824722178 | Price to Sales(TTM) 12.91 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 11.67 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 198.22 | Shares Outstanding 421887008 | Shares Floating 416237591 |
Shares Outstanding 421887008 | Shares Floating 416237591 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.19 | Percent Institutions 106.38 |
Upturn AI SWOT
CoStar Group Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
CoStar Group, Inc. was founded in 1987. It started as a commercial real estate information company, evolving to offer online marketplaces, analytics, and marketing services to the commercial and residential property industries.
Core Business Areas
- Information, Analytics, and Online Marketplaces: This segment provides commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. This includes subscription services like CoStar, LoopNet, Apartments.com, and other vertical marketplaces such as STR (hospitality), Ten-X (commercial real estate auctions), Homes.com and Homesnap (residential). The Company also provides marketing and advertising services to property owners and brokers.
Leadership and Structure
Andrew C. Florance is the Founder and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with various VPs, SVPs, and Executive VPs heading different departments such as sales, marketing, technology, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- CoStar: A comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. It is widely used by brokers, lenders, appraisers, and investors for market analysis, property valuation, and due diligence. CoStar has high market share in the commercial real estate information services (data) and analytics sector. Competitors include CBRE Econometric Advisors and RCA (Real Capital Analytics), part of MSCI.
- LoopNet: An online marketplace for commercial real estate listings. Brokers and owners use LoopNet to market properties to potential tenants and buyers. LoopNet is a leading player in the commercial real estate listing services. Competitors include Crexi.
- Apartments.com: An online marketplace for apartment rentals. Landlords and property managers use Apartments.com to advertise apartment vacancies to potential renters. Apartments.com competes with Zillow Rentals, and Rent.com.
- STR: Provides data and analytics for the hospitality industry. STR tracks supply and demand data for hotel properties, providing insights into market trends and performance benchmarks. Competitors include HotStats.
- Homes.com: A rapidly growing residential real estate platform, aimed at competing with Zillow and Realtor.com. CoStar is investing heavily to gain market share in this sector. Competitors include Zillow (Z, ZG), Realtor.com (owned by News Corp, NWSA), and Redfin (RDFN).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The commercial and residential real estate information and online marketplace industry is highly competitive. Players provide data, analytics, and listing services to various participants, including landlords, tenants, investors, and brokers. The industry is driven by the need for accurate and timely information to make informed decisions.
Positioning
CoStar Group holds a strong market position due to its comprehensive data, established brands, and broad range of services. Its competitive advantages include a large sales force, significant data accumulation over many years, and high switching costs for its subscribers.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces is estimated to be large and growing. CoStar is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market with its diverse product offerings. Estimated to be in the hundreds of billions with large opportunities to expand outside North America.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Comprehensive Data
- Strong Brand Recognition
- Large Subscriber Base
- Diverse Product Offerings
- Established Sales Force
- High barriers to entry due to data accumulation.
Weaknesses
- High Subscription Costs can deter small businesses
- Aggressive acquisition strategy resulting in integration challenges
- Reliance on commercial and residential real estate market health
Opportunities
- International Expansion
- Further Development of Analytics Tools
- Increased penetration in the residential real estate market
- Leveraging AI for enhanced data analysis and property matching
Threats
- Economic Downturns affecting Real Estate
- Increased Competition from new entrants
- Data Breaches or Security Incidents
- Changes in regulations affecting the real estate industry
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Z
- NWSA
- RDFN
- MSCI
- CREX
Competitive Landscape
CoStar Group has a competitive advantage due to its comprehensive data and established brands. However, it faces increasing competition from other players, particularly in the residential real estate market. Zillow's reach and brand recognition provide a significant challenge to CoStar's Homes.com.
Major Acquisitions
Matterport
- Year: 2024
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1600
- Strategic Rationale: To integrate Matterport's 3D spatial data technology to enhance CoStar's offerings and provide virtual tours of properties.
Homesnap
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 250
- Strategic Rationale: To expand CoStar's presence in the residential real estate market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: CoStar Group has experienced substantial growth over the past decade, driven by organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for CoStar Group, driven by the increasing demand for real estate information, analytics, and online marketplace services. Growth in the residential sector from Homes.com is a key factor.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include significant investments in Homes.com, expansion of analytics capabilities, and international expansion efforts.
Summary
CoStar Group is a dominant player in commercial real estate information and is aggressively expanding into the residential sector. Its strengths lie in its comprehensive data, strong brand, and established sales force. The company faces competition from Zillow and others in the residential market, requiring significant investment. Successful integration of acquired companies will be critical for continued growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Company Investor Relations Website
- Market Research Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be made after consulting with a qualified financial advisor.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About CoStar Group Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Arlington, VA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1998-06-29 | President, Founder, CEO & Director Mr. Andrew C. Florance | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry Real Estate Services | Full time employees 6593 | Website https://www.costargroup.com |
Full time employees 6593 | Website https://www.costargroup.com | ||
CoStar Group, Inc. provides information, analytics, and online marketplace services in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. It offers CoStar Property that provides inventory of office, industrial, retail, multifamily, hospitality, and student housing properties and land; CoStar Leasing, a data on lease transactions and tools to manage user-entered lease data; CoStar Sales, a database of commercial real estate sales transactions; CoStar Owners provides detailed portfolio information; CoStar Markets to view and report on market and submarket trends; and CoStar Tenant that provides tenant information. The company also provides CoStar Benchmarking allows hotels to measure performance against competitors; CoStar Lender, a tool for lenders to manage loan portfolios and risk; and real estate and lease management technology solutions, such as lease administration, lease accounting, and abstraction services. In addition, it offers Apartamentos.com, an apartment marketing sites; LoopNet.com, a commercial property marketing sites; Homes.com, a homes for sale listings site; Ten-X, an online auction platform for commercial real estate; Land.com, a marketplace for rural land sales; and BizBuySell.com, a marketplace for operating businesses and franchises for sale. It serves sales, leasing, and mortgage brokers; property, real estate investment trust, insurance companies, and asset managers; and government agencies, property owners, mortgage-backed security issuers, appraisers, design and construction professionals, pension fund managers, real estate developers, reporters tenant vendors, bankers, building services vendors, mortgage bankers, communications providers, retailers, institutional advisors, hospitality owners, investors, and real estate agents. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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