Company / Gross Margin
CoStar Group Gross Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Margin
78.9%
FY2025
5-year range
78.9% / 81.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-0.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#3 of 13
Real Estate
What the data says
CoStar Group's gross margin of 78.9% is higher than 77% of companies in the Real Estate sector (FY2025). Gross Margin has declined for 4 consecutive years, from 81.6% in FY2021 to 78.9% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
78.9% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -2.5%. Ranks 3rd among 13 companies in Real Estate.
Remained stable around 78.9% over the past 2 years.
Real Estate sector context is included.
Gross Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -2.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- -2.5pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 23% in Real EstateTop 23% of 13This company 78.9% Sector average 83.2%
▼
-5.3% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- CoStar Group's gross margin has declined for 4 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, gross margin decreased 0.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 4.4pp below the Real Estate sector average.
- Peak gross margin was recorded in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Gross MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 78.9% | -0.9% |
| FY2024 | 79.6% | -0.5% |
| FY2023 | 80.0% | -1.3% |
| FY2022 | 81.0% | -0.7% |
| FY2021 | 81.6% | +0.3% |
| FY2020 | 81.4% | +2.6% |
| FY2019 | 79.3% | +2.6% |
| FY2018 | 77.3% | -76.5% |
| FY2017 | 328.8% | +352.0% |
| FY2016 | 72.7% | +2.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026