CoStar Group (MIL:1CSGP) ROA %: 0.12% (As of Mar. 2026) — 97% Below Median


MIL:1CSGP CoStar Group Inc MIL:1CSGP
56 GF Score
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GF Value €95.81
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What is CoStar Group ROA %?

CoStar Group MIL:1CSGP 56 ROA % is 0.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 4.28. GuruFocus rates MIL:1CSGP with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €95.81 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,801 Real Estate companies, CoStar Group ranks worse than 65.07% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. CoStar Group's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €10 Mil. CoStar Group's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €8,896 Mil. Therefore, CoStar Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.12%.

The historical rank and industry rank for CoStar Group's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:1CSGP' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07   Med: 4.28   Max: 8.79
Current: 0.24

During the past 13 years, CoStar Group's highest ROA % was 8.79%. The lowest was 0.07%. And the median was 4.28%.

MIL:1CSGP's ROA % is ranked worse than
65.07% of 1801 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs MIL:1CSGP: 0.24

CoStar Group  (MIL:1CSGP) ROA % Explanation

ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A bank’s ROA % is typically well under 2%.

Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=10.38/8895.656
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(10.38 / 3103.62)*(3103.62 / 8895.656)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=0.33 %*0.3489
=0.12 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.

* 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.


Be Aware

Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).

Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.

E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.


CoStar Group ROA % Related Terms


CoStar Group ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CoStar Group's ROA % 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 ROA % Chart

CoStar Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.28 4.86 4.27 1.56 0.07

CoStar Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MIL:1CSGP vs JLL, BEKE, COMP: ROA % Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, CoStar Group's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, CoStar Group's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CoStar Group's ROA % falls into.


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CoStar Group ROA % Calculation

CoStar Group's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=5.978/( (8840.435+8999.452)/ 2 )
=5.978/8919.9435
=0.07 %

CoStar Group's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=10.38/( (8999.452+8791.86)/ 2 )
=10.38/8895.656
=0.12 %

* 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 0.12% mean?
CoStar Group (MIL:1CSGP) has a ROA % of 0.12% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on CoStar Group and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 4.28. Over the past decade, CoStar Group's ROA % has ranged from 0.07 to 8.79. According to the industry distribution chart, CoStar Group ranks #1172 out of 1801 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is CoStar Group's ROA % too high?
CoStar Group's current ROA % of 0.12% is 97% below median its 10-year median of 4.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 8.79. The Real Estate industry median ROA % is 1.70. CoStar Group's value of 0.12% is 92.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CoStar Group ranks #1172 out of 1801 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CoStar Group has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CoStar Group's ROA % compare to JLL and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, CoStar Group ranks #1172 out of 1801 companies for ROA %. This places CoStar Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.70. CoStar Group's value of 0.12% is 92.9% below this benchmark. Historically, CoStar Group's own ROA % has ranged from 0.07 to 8.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.28 vs. the industry median of 1.70, 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 ROA % for a Real Estate company?
The median ROA % among Real Estate companies is 1.70, based on 1,801 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CoStar Group's current ROA % of 0.12% is 92.9% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on CoStar Group and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median ROA % is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CoStar Group's current ROA % is 0.12%, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 4.28. 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 €95.81, compared to a current price of €26.90 — trading 71.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 0.12%, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 4.28 and 92.9% below the Real Estate industry median of 1.70. CoStar Group's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CoStar Group (MIL:1CSGP), the current ROA % is 0.12% 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 (MIL:1CSGP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CoStar Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €26.90 is trading 71.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €95.81. GuruFocus considers CoStar Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1CSGP:

  • ROA %: 0.12% (97% below median its 10-year median of 4.28)
  • GF Value™: €95.81 vs. price of €26.90 (71.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 92.9% below the Real Estate median (#1172 of 1801)

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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