CoStar Group Inc (CSGP) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-17 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

47 /100 composite · 7 modules · software-infra weight set

Valuation 41
Quality 26
Growth 72
Balance sheet 59
Cash quality 58
Capital allocation 49
Momentum 11

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

4.17 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

5/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-2.33 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-17

Quick answers

What is CoStar Group Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 47/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-17: valuation 41, quality 26, growth 72, balance sheet 59, cash quality 58, capital allocation 49, momentum 11. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is CoStar Group Inc's Altman Z-Score?

4.17, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-17. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is CoStar Group Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

5 of 9, as of 2026-09-17. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does CoStar Group Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.33 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-17. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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