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ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. CoStar Group's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.58%.
As of today (2026-08-01), CoStar Group's WACC % is 7.48%. CoStar Group's ROC % is 0.68% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
CoStar Group earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, CoStar Group's WACC % is 7.48%. CoStar Group's ROC % is 0.68% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
CoStar Group earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of 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.
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CoStar Group ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CoStar Group's ROC % 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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The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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 (CSGP) has a ROC % of 2.58% as of Jun. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on CoStar Group and its competitors.
Is CoStar Group's ROC % too high?
CoStar Group's current ROC % is 2.58%. The Real Estate industry median ROC % is 2.15. CoStar Group's value of 2.58% is 20% above this industry median. Overall, CoStar Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CoStar Group's ROC % compare to COMP and JLL?
CoStar Group's ROC % of 2.58% can be compared against companies in the Real Estate industry. The industry median ROC % is 2.15. CoStar Group's value of 2.58% is 20% 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 ROC % for a Real Estate company?
The median ROC % among Real Estate companies is 2.15, based on 1,756 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CoStar Group's current ROC % of 2.58% is 20% 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 ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on CoStar Group and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median ROC % is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CoStar Group's current ROC % is 2.58%. 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 (CSGP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $102.73, compared to a current price of $28.76 — trading 72% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 2.58% and 20% above the Real Estate industry median of 2.15. CoStar Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CoStar Group (CSGP), the current ROC % is 2.58% as of Jun. 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 (CSGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CoStar Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $28.76 is trading 72% below its estimated GF Value™ of $102.73.
GuruFocus considers CoStar Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CSGP:
ROC %: 2.58%
GF Value™: $102.73 vs. price of $28.76 (72% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20% above the Real Estate median
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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