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CoStar Group Inc (CSGP)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/17/2025: CSGP (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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 $96.5
1 Year Target Price $96.5
| 6 | Strong Buy |
| 6 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -20.02% | Avg. Invested days 37 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 31.35B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 284.58 | 1Y Target Price 96.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 284.58 | 1Y Target Price 96.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 16 | Beta 0.87 | 52 Weeks Range 68.26 - 97.43 | Updated Date 10/19/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 68.26 - 97.43 | Updated Date 10/19/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.26 |
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 3.57% | Operating Margin (TTM) -3.48% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.07% | Return on Equity (TTM) 1.3% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 284.58 | Forward PE 39.06 | Enterprise Value 32762065371 | Price to Sales(TTM) 10.75 |
Enterprise Value 32762065371 | Price to Sales(TTM) 10.75 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 11.24 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 180.81 | Shares Outstanding 423650362 | Shares Floating 417986157 |
Shares Outstanding 423650362 | Shares Floating 417986157 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.18 | Percent Institutions 106.5 |
Upturn AI SWOT
CoStar Group Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
CoStar Group Inc. was founded in 1987. It initially focused on providing commercial real estate information services and has evolved through acquisitions and organic growth into a leading provider of online marketplaces, information, and analytics to the commercial and residential property industries.
Core Business Areas
- Information Services: Provides comprehensive databases of commercial real estate information, analytics, and news. Includes CoStar Suite, which is their flagship information service for commercial real estate professionals.
- Online Marketplaces: Operates online marketplaces such as Apartments.com, LoopNet, and Ten-X, connecting landlords and sellers with renters and buyers.
- Analytics: Offers data analytics and market research services to help clients make informed real estate decisions.
Leadership and Structure
Andrew C. Florance is the founder and CEO. The company has a traditional corporate structure with various departments and executive leadership focusing on different aspects of the business, including technology, sales, marketing, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- CoStar Suite: A subscription-based information and analytics platform for commercial real estate professionals. The CoStar Suite has a considerable market share in the CRE information sector, estimated to be over 60% based on reported revenue from subscription and real estate market data. Competitors include CBRE Group, MSCI, and Real Capital Analytics.
- Apartments.com: An online apartment rental marketplace connecting renters with landlords. Apartments.com competes with Zillow, Rent.com, and Realtor.com. Apartments.com holds a strong position in the US apartment rental market, which in certain geographies has more than 25% traffic share within online rental platforms. Revenue from Apartments.com is a significant portion of CoStar's marketplace revenue.
- LoopNet: A leading online marketplace for commercial real estate listings. LoopNet allows brokers and owners to list properties for sale or lease. LoopNet's dominant position is in commercial real estate listings, making it a key source for commercial property data. Its major competitors are Crexi and Catylist.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The commercial and residential real estate information and online marketplace industries are characterized by increasing digitization, data analytics, and competition. The rise of proptech and changing consumer behavior are also driving innovation and creating new opportunities.
Positioning
CoStar Group Inc. is a dominant player in the commercial real estate information and online marketplace space. Its competitive advantages include its comprehensive database, brand recognition, and large user base.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for commercial real estate information and online marketplaces is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars annually, potentially 30-40 billion. CoStar is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through its diverse product offerings and market leadership.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Dominant market position in CRE information
- Strong brand recognition
- Comprehensive database of real estate information
- Diversified revenue streams
- Recurring subscription revenue model
Weaknesses
- High subscription costs
- Dependence on acquisitions for growth
- Integration challenges from acquisitions
- Susceptibility to economic cycles
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Developing new data analytics products
- Capitalizing on the growth of proptech
- Increasing market share in the residential sector
- Leveraging AI and machine learning for enhanced services
Threats
- Increased competition from established players and startups
- Economic downturn impacting commercial real estate
- Data security and privacy concerns
- Changes in regulations affecting the real estate industry
- Potential disruption from new technologies
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
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- SPGI
- RELY
Competitive Landscape
CoStar Group Inc. has a strong competitive position due to its comprehensive data, established brand, and diversified product offerings. However, competitors like Zillow and other data providers are challenging CoStar's dominance in certain segments.
Major Acquisitions
Homes.com
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 156
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded CoStar's presence in the residential real estate market, providing a platform to compete with Zillow and Realtor.com.
Matterport
- Year: 2024
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1600
- Strategic Rationale: Increased CoStar's Presence in the virtual tour service. It allowed them to grow within the marketplace.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: CoStar Group Inc. has experienced significant growth over the past decade through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue growth driven by demand for commercial real estate data and online marketplaces. Earnings growth is expected to be strong but may be affected by acquisition-related expenses. Revenue is forecasted to grow at an average annual rate of 10-15% over the next 3-5 years.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding Apartments.com, investing in data analytics, and acquiring Homes.com to broaden reach in the residential market.
Summary
CoStar Group Inc. is a strong player in commercial and residential real estate information and online marketplaces, particularly in the commercial space. Its comprehensive data, strong brand, and diversified offerings provide a competitive edge. CoStar needs to watch out for increased competition and integration challenges from acquisitions, and manage the economic risks.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly, and past performance is not indicative of future results.
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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