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CoStar Group (CoStar Group) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.34 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is CoStar Group Degree of Financial Leverage?

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT). CoStar Group's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 0.34. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for CoStar Group's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

CSGP's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
76.76% of 1760 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.02 vs CSGP: 0.34

CoStar Group Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for CoStar Group's Degree of Financial Leverage 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.

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CoStar Group Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

CoStar Group Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.91 1.40 0.50 5.81 0.03

CoStar Group Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
Degree of Financial Leverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.07 -0.59 -0.57 0.03 0.34

Competitive Comparison of CoStar Group's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, CoStar Group's Degree of Financial Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Financial Leverage 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's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, CoStar Group's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CoStar Group's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



CoStar Group Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

CoStar Group's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 0.73 (Mar. 2024) / 0.91 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 162.179 (Mar. 2024) / 394.925 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=-0.1978/-0.5893
=0.34***

* 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.

** TTM data of EPS and EBIT was used to calculate Degree of Financial Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Financial Leverage calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.


CoStar Group  (NAS:CSGP) Degree of Financial Leverage Explanation

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s Earnings per Share (EPS) to fluctuations in its operating income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), resulting from adjustments in its capital structure. DFL is an essential tool for companies to assess the appropriate level of debt or financial leverage in their capital structure. When EBIT remains relatively stable, it results in stable earnings and earnings per share. In such cases, the company may consider taking on substantial debt. However, for companies operating in industries with significant fluctuations in EBIT, it is advisable to keep debt at a manageable level.

The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be. Because interest is a fixed expense, leverage can amplify earnings and EPS. This is beneficial when EBIT is growing, but it can become problematic in tough economic conditions when EBIT is under pressure.

Be Aware

The use of financial leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) should be adjusted accordingly.


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CoStar Group (CoStar Group) Business Description

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Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
1331 L Street, Northwest, WA, USA, 20005
CoStar Group is a leading provider of commercial real estate data and marketplace listing platforms. Its data offering contains in-depth analytical information on over 5 million commercial real estate properties related to various subsectors including office, retail, multifamily, healthcare, industrial, self-storage, and data centers. It operates many flagship brands such as CoStar Suite, LoopNet, Apartments.com, BizBuySell, and LandsofAmerica, with more than 80% of its revenue classified as subscription-based. The company also recently expanded its presence in Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, and France.
Executives
John W Hill director 1997 ANNAPOLIS EXCHANGE PARKWAY, SUITE 410, ANNAPOLIS MD 21401
Christopher J Nassetta director 77 WEST WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 3900, CHICAGO IL 60601
Angelique G. Brunner director C/O CHESAPEAKE LODGING TRUST, 4300 WILSON BOULEVARD, SUITE 625, ARLINGTON VA 22203
Lisa Ruggles officer: Senior VP, Global Research C/O COSTAR GROUP, INC., 1331 L STREET NW, WASHINGTON DC 20005
Scott T Wheeler officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O COSTAR GROUP, INC., 1331 L STREET NW, WASHINGTON DC 20005
Frank Simuro officer: Chief Technology Officer C/O COSTAR GROUP, INC., 1331 L STREET NW, WASHINGTON DC 20005
Frederick G. Saint officer: President, Marketplaces LOOPNET, INC., 181 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE, SUITE 208, MONROVIA CA 91016
Andrew C Florance director, officer: President and CEO C/O COSTAR GROUP INC, 1331 L STREET, NW, WASHINGTON DC 20005
Michael J Desmarais officer: Chief Human Resources Officer C/O COSTAR GROUP, INC., 1331 L STREET NW, WASHINGTON DC 20005
Michael R Klein director 2001 K STREET, N.W., SUITE 206, WASHINGTON DC 20006
Gene Boxer officer: General Counsel and Secretary 14 WESLEY STREET, HAMILTON D0 HM11
Kaplan Laura Cox director C/O COSTAR GROUP, INC., 1331 L STREET NW, WASHINGTON DC 20005
Matthew Linnington officer: Executive Vice President Sales C/O COSTAR GROUP, INC., 1331 L STREET NW, WASHINGTON DC 20005
David Jay Steinberg director C/O COSTAR GROUP, INC., 1331 L STREET, NW, WASHINGTON DC 20005
Robert W Musslewhite director 2445 M STREET, NW, WASHINGTON DC 20037

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