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CoStar GroupCSGP -4.36%71 Operating Cash Flow per Share is $1.19 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CSGP with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $103.13 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,165 Real Estate companies, CoStar Group ranks worse than 60.86% on this metric.
CoStar Group's operating cash flow per share for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.28.
CoStar Group's operating cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.19.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of CoStar Group was 24.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -5.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -4.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for CoStar Group's Operating Cash Flow per Share or its related term are showing as below:
CSGP'
s 3-Year OCF Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -93.5 Med: 14.1 Max: 58.5
Current: -5.3
During the past 13 years, CoStar Group's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 58.50% per year. The lowest was -93.50% per year. And the median was 14.10% per year.
CSGP's 3-Year OCF Growth Rate is ranked worse than 60.86% of 1165
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 3
vs CSGP: -5.30
CoStar Group Operating Cash Flow per Share Related Terms
CoStar Group Operating Cash Flow per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CoStar Group's Operating Cash Flow per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CSGP vs COMP, JLL, BEKE: Operating Cash Flow per Share Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, CoStar Group's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
CoStar Group Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, CoStar Group's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CoStar Group's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Operating Cash Flow per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.19
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $1.19 mean?
CoStar Group (CSGP) has a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $1.19 as of Jun. 2026. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on CoStar Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CoStar Group ranks #709 out of 1165 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is CoStar Group's Operating Cash Flow per Share too high?
CoStar Group's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $1.19. The Real Estate industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 3.00. CoStar Group's value of $1.19 is 60.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CoStar Group ranks #709 out of 1165 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CoStar Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CoStar Group's Operating Cash Flow per Share compare to COMP and JLL?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, CoStar Group ranks #709 out of 1165 companies for Operating Cash Flow per Share. This places CoStar Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 3.00. CoStar Group's value of $1.19 is 60.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Cash Flow per Share for a Real Estate company?
The median Operating Cash Flow per Share among Real Estate companies is 3.00, based on 1,165 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Cash Flow per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Cash Flow per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CoStar Group's current Operating Cash Flow per Share of $1.19 is 60.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Cash Flow per Share mean?
A high Operating Cash Flow per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on CoStar Group and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 3.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CoStar Group's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $1.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CoStar Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CoStar Group (CSGP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $103.13, compared to a current price of $32.26 — trading 68.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $1.19 and 60.3% below the Real Estate industry median of 3.00. CoStar Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Cash Flow per Share calculated?
Operating Cash Flow per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CoStar Group (CSGP), the current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $1.19 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is CoStar Group (CSGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CoStar Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $32.26 is trading 68.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $103.13.
GuruFocus considers CoStar Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CSGP:
Operating Cash Flow per Share: $1.19
GF Value™: $103.13 vs. price of $32.26 (68.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.3% below the Real Estate median (#709 of 1165)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CoStar Group is a global provider of proprietary information, analytics, and online marketplaces serving both commercial and residential real estate. The firm operates through a diverse portfolio of brands, including CoStar Suite for commercial real estate research, LoopNet for commercial listings, Apartments.com for multifamily rentals, and Homes.com for residential brokerage. It primarily sells high-margin software-as-a-service subscriptions that provide institutional clients with forensic property data and premium advertising visibility. With operations across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, CoStar maintains the industry's most comprehensive centralized real estate database, functioning as a critical information utility for brokers, lenders, and owners worldwide.
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