CoStar Group (MIL:1CSGP) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
CoStar Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
CoStar Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CoStar Group's Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
CoStar Group Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
69.11
48.08
CoStar Group Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
69.11
82.06
100.70
65.93
48.08
34.60
MIL:1CSGP vs JLL, BEKE, COMP: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, CoStar Group's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, CoStar Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CoStar Group's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
CoStar Group (MIL:1CSGP) has a Forward PE Ratio of 22.19 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on CoStar Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CoStar Group ranks #424 out of 538 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 78.8%.
Is CoStar Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
CoStar Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 22.19. The Real Estate industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.62. CoStar Group's value of 22.19 is 91% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CoStar Group ranks #424 out of 538 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to JLL and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, CoStar Group ranks #424 out of 538 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places CoStar Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.62. CoStar Group's value of 22.19 is 91% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Real Estate company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Real Estate companies is 11.62, based on 538 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CoStar Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 22.19 is 91% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on CoStar Group and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CoStar Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 22.19. 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 €90.59, compared to a current price of €25.35 — trading 72% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 22.19 and 91% above the Real Estate industry median of 11.62. CoStar Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CoStar Group (MIL:1CSGP), the current Forward PE Ratio is 22.19 as of Jul. 07, 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 €25.35 is trading 72% below its estimated GF Value™ of €90.59.
GuruFocus considers CoStar Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1CSGP:
Forward PE Ratio: 22.19
GF Value™: €90.59 vs. price of €25.35 (72% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91% above the Real Estate median (#424 of 538)
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 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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