CSGP
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CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) closed at $50.28 as of 2026-02-02, trading 34.6% below its 200-week moving average of $76.87. This places CSGP in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -20.1% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 27, CSGP is in oversold territory.
Over the past 1392 weeks of data, CSGP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 24 times. On average, these episodes lasted 14 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CSGP at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +7.0%.
With a market cap of $21.3 billion, CSGP is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 0.5%. Return on equity stands at 0.3%. The stock trades at 2.5x book value.
Share count has increased 3.7% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 26.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CSGP would have grown to $1136, compared to $807 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 9.5% vs 8.1% for the index — confirming CSGP as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: CSGP vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CSGP Crosses Below the Line?
Across 24 historical episodes, buying CSGP when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +2.2% after 12 months (median -4.0%), compared to -1.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 48% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +9.5% vs -1.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CSGP crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CSGP has crossed below its 200-week MA 24 times with an average 1-year return of +7.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1999 | Oct 1999 | 2 | 17.4% | +81.2% | +2462.0% |
| Dec 1999 | Dec 1999 | 1 | 0.4% | -1.7% | +2198.5% |
| Apr 2000 | Jun 2000 | 6 | 15.1% | -6.6% | +1996.4% |
| Jun 2000 | Jun 2000 | 1 | 1.7% | +3.4% | +1968.1% |
| Nov 2000 | Jan 2001 | 6 | 21.3% | -16.0% | +2080.2% |
| Feb 2001 | May 2001 | 14 | 40.1% | -5.5% | +1921.3% |
| Jul 2001 | Jul 2001 | 1 | 2.0% | -21.5% | +1943.9% |
| Aug 2001 | May 2003 | 94 | 36.9% | -12.9% | +1927.4% |
| Aug 2006 | Aug 2006 | 1 | 0.0% | +43.4% | +1194.5% |
| Sep 2006 | Sep 2006 | 1 | 2.1% | +36.8% | +1199.2% |
| Dec 2007 | Apr 2008 | 19 | 21.7% | -31.5% | +1017.1% |
| May 2008 | Jun 2008 | 2 | 3.1% | -20.4% | +1005.3% |
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 3 | 6.4% | -11.8% | +1032.7% |
| Sep 2008 | Apr 2010 | 80 | 45.7% | -4.6% | +1116.3% |
| May 2010 | Jul 2010 | 11 | 12.3% | +68.3% | +1132.1% |
| Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 | 3 | 4.0% | +16.8% | +1091.2% |
| Feb 2022 | Jul 2022 | 23 | 16.5% | +19.4% | -22.6% |
| Feb 2023 | Apr 2023 | 9 | 8.8% | +19.9% | -28.9% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 2 | 7.9% | +7.3% | -31.9% |
| May 2024 | Nov 2024 | 25 | 9.2% | -5.9% | -35.7% |
| Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | 13 | 10.4% | -12.0% | -35.0% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 1 | 6.2% | N/A | -30.8% |
| May 2025 | Jun 2025 | 4 | 4.5% | N/A | -32.6% |
| Oct 2025 | Ongoing | 18+ | 34.6% | Ongoing | -33.5% |
| Average | 14 | — | +7.0% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02