CoStar Group Inc (CSGP)vsFirstService Corp (FSV)
CSGP
CoStar Group Inc
$30.24
+2.23%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $11.65B
FSV
FirstService Corp
$143.91
+0.80%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $6.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
FirstService Corp generates 57% more annual revenue ($5.60B vs $3.56B). FSV leads profitability with a 2.9% profit margin vs 2.1%. CSGP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.57. CSGP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CSGP
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
FSV
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+89.5%
Fair Value
$457.93
Current Price
$30.24
$427.69 discount
Margin of Safety
-9.3%
Fair Value
$144.20
Current Price
$143.91
$0.29 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 1261.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
18.4% revenue growth
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
ROE of 0.9% — below average capital efficiency
2.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.4% revenue growth
2.9% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CSGP
The strongest argument for CSGP centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 18.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.57 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : FSV
FSV has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : CSGP
The primary concerns for CSGP are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 159.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : FSV
The primary concerns for FSV are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Thin 2.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CSGP profiles as a growth stock while FSV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FSV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
CSGP is growing revenue faster at 18.4% — sustainability is the question.
FSV generates stronger free cash flow (97M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CSGP scores higher overall (63/100 vs 40/100) and 18.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
CoStar Group Inc
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
CoStar Group, Inc. provides online market information, analysis and services to the commercial real estate, hospitality, residential and related professional industries in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The company is headquartered in Washington, the District of Columbia.
FirstService Corp
REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES · USA
FirstService Corporation provides residential property management and other essential property services to residential and commercial clients in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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