CoStar Group (MIL:1CSGP) EV-to-EBIT: 154.81 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 145% Above Median

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MIL:1CSGP CoStar Group Inc MIL:1CSGP
58 GF Score
Price €24.61
GF Value €85.76
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is CoStar Group EV-to-EBIT?

CoStar Group MIL:1CSGP -0.14% 58 EV-to-EBIT is 154.81 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 145% above its 10-year median of 63.29. GuruFocus rates MIL:1CSGP with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €85.76 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,355 Real Estate companies, CoStar Group ranks worse than 95.79% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, CoStar Group's Enterprise Value is €10,366 Mil. CoStar Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €67 Mil. Therefore, CoStar Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is 154.81.

The historical rank and industry rank for CoStar Group's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:1CSGP' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6226.1   Med: 63.29   Max: 6361.82
Current: 154.37

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of CoStar Group was 6361.82. The lowest was -6226.10. And the median was 63.29.

MIL:1CSGP's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
95.79% of 1355 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 13.59 vs MIL:1CSGP: 154.37

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. CoStar Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €10,941 Mil. CoStar Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €67 Mil. CoStar Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.61%.


CoStar Group  (MIL:1CSGP) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

CoStar Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=66.957/10940.5084
=0.61 %

CoStar Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €10,941 Mil.
CoStar Group's EBIT 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 €67 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


CoStar Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CoStar Group's EV-to-EBIT 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.

CoStar Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

CoStar Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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CoStar Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT 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 -5,219.24 -434.40 -384.55 -632.13 149.53

MIL:1CSGP vs COMP, JLL, BEKE: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, CoStar Group's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, CoStar Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CoStar Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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CoStar Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

CoStar Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=10365.780/66.957
=154.81

CoStar Group's current Enterprise Value is €10,366 Mil.
CoStar Group's EBIT 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 €67 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 154.81 mean?
CoStar Group (MIL:1CSGP) has a EV-to-EBIT of 154.81 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on CoStar Group and its competitors. This is 145% above median its historical median of 63.29. According to the industry distribution chart, CoStar Group ranks #1298 out of 1355 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 95.8%.
Is CoStar Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
CoStar Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 154.81 is 145% above median its 10-year median of 63.29. The Real Estate industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.59. CoStar Group's value of 154.81 is 1039.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CoStar Group ranks #1298 out of 1355 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CoStar Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CoStar Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to COMP and JLL?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, CoStar Group ranks #1298 out of 1355 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places CoStar Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.59. CoStar Group's value of 154.81 is 1039.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 63.29 vs. the industry median of 13.59, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Real Estate company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Real Estate companies is 13.59, based on 1,355 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CoStar Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 154.81 is 1039.1% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on CoStar Group and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CoStar Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 154.81, which is 145% above median its own 10-year median of 63.29. 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 (MIL:1CSGP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €85.76, compared to a current price of €24.61 — trading 71.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 154.81, which is 145% above median its 10-year median of 63.29 and 1039.1% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.59. CoStar Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CoStar Group (MIL:1CSGP), the current EV-to-EBIT is 154.81 as of Jul. 31, 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 (MIL:1CSGP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CoStar Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €24.61 is trading 71.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €85.76. GuruFocus considers CoStar Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1CSGP:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 154.81 (145% above median its 10-year median of 63.29)
  • GF Value™: €85.76 vs. price of €24.61 (71.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1039.1% above the Real Estate median (#1298 of 1355)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1CSGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CoStar Group Business Description

Address 1201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, USA, 22209
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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