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CoStar GroupMEX:CSGP 67 Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 0.16. GuruFocus rates MEX:CSGP with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,841.97 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,542 Real Estate companies, CoStar Group ranks better than 81.97% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for CoStar Group's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CSGP'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.16 Max: 0.26
Current: 0.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of CoStar Group was 0.26. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.16.
MEX:CSGP's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 81.97% of 1542
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.73
vs MEX:CSGP: 0.15
CoStar Group (MEX:CSGP) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
CoStar Group Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
CoStar Group Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CoStar Group's Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, CoStar Group's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, CoStar Group's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CoStar Group's Debt-to-Equity 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 (MEX:CSGP) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on CoStar Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.16. According to the industry distribution chart, CoStar Group ranks #278 out of 1542 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is CoStar Group's Debt-to-Equity too high?
CoStar Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is near median its 10-year median of 0.16. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73. CoStar Group's value of 0.15 is 79.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CoStar Group ranks #278 out of 1542 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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-Equity compare to JLL and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, CoStar Group ranks #278 out of 1542 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places CoStar Group in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73. CoStar Group's value of 0.15 is 79.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.16 vs. the industry median of 0.73, 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-Equity for a Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Real Estate companies is 0.73, based on 1,542 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CoStar Group's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 79.5% 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on CoStar Group and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CoStar Group's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.16. 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 MXN1,841.97, compared to a current price of MXN515.00 — trading 72% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.16 and 79.5% below the Real Estate industry median of 0.73. 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CoStar Group (MEX:CSGP), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 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 MXN515.00 is trading 72% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,841.97.
GuruFocus considers CoStar Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CSGP:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.15 (near median its 10-year median of 0.16)
GF Value™: MXN1,841.97 vs. price of MXN515.00 (72% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.5% below the Real Estate median (#278 of 1542)
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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