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CoStar GroupCSGP -2.38%71 Cash-to-Debt is 1.05 as of Jun. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 3.72. GuruFocus rates CSGP with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $102.73 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,747 Real Estate companies, CoStar Group ranks better than 73.55% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. CoStar Group's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.05.
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, CoStar Groupcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for CoStar Group's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
CSGP'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02 Med: 3.72 Max: No Debt
Current: 1.05
During the past 13 years, CoStar Group's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 3.72.
CSGP's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 73.55% of 1747
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs CSGP: 1.05
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
CoStar Group Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
CoStar Group Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CoStar Group's Cash-to-Debt 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, CoStar Group's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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 Cash-to-Debt vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, CoStar Group's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CoStar Group's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* 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.
CoStar Group (CSGP) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.05 as of Jun. 2026. This is 72% below median its historical median of 3.72. Over the past decade, CoStar Group's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 1.02 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, CoStar Group ranks #462 out of 1747 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is CoStar Group's Cash-to-Debt too high?
CoStar Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.05 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 3.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 10,000.00. The Real Estate industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.26. CoStar Group's value of 1.05 is 303.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CoStar Group ranks #462 out of 1747 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above 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 Cash-to-Debt compare to COMP and JLL?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, CoStar Group ranks #462 out of 1747 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts CoStar Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.26. CoStar Group's value of 1.05 is 303.8% above this benchmark. Historically, CoStar Group's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 1.02 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.72 vs. the industry median of 0.26, CoStar Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for a Real Estate company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Real Estate companies is 0.26, based on 1,747 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CoStar Group's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.05 is 303.8% above 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 Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Real Estate industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CoStar Group's current Cash-to-Debt is 1.05, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 3.72. 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 $102.73, compared to a current price of $28.76 — trading 72% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 1.05, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 3.72 and 303.8% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.26. 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 Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CoStar Group (CSGP), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.05 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 $28.76 is trading 72% below its estimated GF Value™ of $102.73.
GuruFocus considers CoStar Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CSGP:
Cash-to-Debt: 1.05 (72% below median its 10-year median of 3.72)
GF Value™: $102.73 vs. price of $28.76 (72% below fair value)
Industry Position: 303.8% above the Real Estate median (#462 of 1747)
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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