CoStar GroupMEX:CSGP 67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 1.96. GuruFocus rates MEX:CSGP with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,046.90 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,272 Real Estate companies, CoStar Group ranks better than 58.65% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for CoStar Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CSGP'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 1.96 Max: 7.57
Current: 4.38
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of CoStar Group was 7.57. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 1.96.
MEX:CSGP's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 58.65% of 1272
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.6
vs MEX:CSGP: 4.38
CoStar Group (MEX:CSGP) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
CoStar Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
CoStar Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CoStar Group's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
MEX:CSGP vs JLL, BEKE, COMP: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, CoStar Group's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, CoStar Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CoStar Group's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
CoStar Group (MEX:CSGP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.50 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CoStar Group. This is 79% above median its historical median of 1.96. Over the past decade, CoStar Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 7.57. According to the industry distribution chart, CoStar Group ranks #526 out of 1272 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is CoStar Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
CoStar Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.50 is 79% above median its 10-year median of 1.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 7.57. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.60. CoStar Group's value of 3.50 is 37.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CoStar Group ranks #526 out of 1272 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CoStar Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CoStar Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to JLL and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, CoStar Group ranks #526 out of 1272 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts CoStar Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.60. CoStar Group's value of 3.50 is 37.5% below this benchmark. Historically, CoStar Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 7.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.96 vs. the industry median of 5.60, CoStar Group has consistently been below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 5.60, based on 1,272 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CoStar Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.50 is 37.5% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CoStar Group. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CoStar Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.50, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 1.96. 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 (MEX:CSGP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,046.90, compared to a current price of MXN585.00 — trading 71.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.50, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 1.96 and 37.5% below the Real Estate industry median of 5.60. CoStar Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CoStar Group (MEX:CSGP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.50 as of Mar. 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 (MEX:CSGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CoStar Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN585.00 is trading 71.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,046.90.
GuruFocus considers CoStar Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CSGP:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.50 (79% above median its 10-year median of 1.96)
GF Value™: MXN2,046.90 vs. price of MXN585.00 (71.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.5% below the Real Estate median (#526 of 1272)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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