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FSV vs. CBRE, BEKE, JLL, CSGP, and COMP

Should you buy FirstService stock or one of its competitors? FirstService's main competitors and comparable companies include CBRE Group (CBRE), KE (BEKE), Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), CoStar Group (CSGP), and Compass (COMP). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "real estate services" industry.

How does FirstService compare to CBRE Group?

CBRE Group (NYSE:CBRE) and FirstService (NASDAQ:FSV) are both real estate companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

CBRE Group currently has a consensus target price of $180.33, indicating a potential upside of 21.41%. FirstService has a consensus target price of $184.20, indicating a potential upside of 28.89%. Given FirstService's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe FirstService is more favorable than CBRE Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CBRE Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
FirstService
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

CBRE Group has higher revenue and earnings than FirstService. CBRE Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than FirstService, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CBRE Group$43.71B0.98$1.16B$4.3634.07
FirstService$5.50B1.14$145.05M$3.5340.48

CBRE Group has a beta of 1.19, indicating that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, FirstService has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

CBRE Group has a net margin of 2.98% compared to FirstService's net margin of 2.88%. CBRE Group's return on equity of 25.12% beat FirstService's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CBRE Group2.98% 25.12% 7.46%
FirstService 2.88%18.07%5.59%

In the previous week, CBRE Group had 4 more articles in the media than FirstService. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for CBRE Group and 0 mentions for FirstService. CBRE Group's average media sentiment score of 0.88 beat FirstService's score of 0.00 indicating that CBRE Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
CBRE Group Positive
FirstService Neutral

98.4% of CBRE Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.4% of FirstService shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of CBRE Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

CBRE Group beats FirstService on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does FirstService compare to KE?

KE (NYSE:BEKE) and FirstService (NASDAQ:FSV) are both real estate companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, KE had 7 more articles in the media than FirstService. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for KE and 0 mentions for FirstService. KE's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat FirstService's score of 0.00 indicating that KE is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
KE Positive
FirstService Neutral

KE has a net margin of 5.38% compared to FirstService's net margin of 2.88%. FirstService's return on equity of 18.07% beat KE's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
KE5.38% 7.62% 4.38%
FirstService 2.88%18.07%5.59%

KE has higher revenue and earnings than FirstService. KE is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than FirstService, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
KE$13.52B1.48$428.13M$0.6129.36
FirstService$5.50B1.14$145.05M$3.5340.48

KE has a beta of -0.26, indicating that its share price is 126% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, FirstService has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

KE presently has a consensus price target of $23.64, indicating a potential upside of 31.99%. FirstService has a consensus price target of $184.20, indicating a potential upside of 28.89%. Given KE's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe KE is more favorable than FirstService.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
KE
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
FirstService
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

KE pays an annual dividend of $0.23 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. FirstService pays an annual dividend of $1.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. KE pays out 37.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. FirstService pays out 34.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. FirstService has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years.

39.3% of KE shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.4% of FirstService shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.8% of KE shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

KE beats FirstService on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does FirstService compare to Jones Lang LaSalle?

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) and FirstService (NASDAQ:FSV) are both real estate companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, earnings and risk.

In the previous week, Jones Lang LaSalle had 20 more articles in the media than FirstService. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for Jones Lang LaSalle and 0 mentions for FirstService. Jones Lang LaSalle's average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat FirstService's score of 0.00 indicating that Jones Lang LaSalle is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Jones Lang LaSalle Positive
FirstService Neutral

Jones Lang LaSalle pays an annual dividend of $0.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. FirstService pays an annual dividend of $1.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Jones Lang LaSalle pays out 4.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. FirstService pays out 34.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. FirstService has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years. FirstService is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Jones Lang LaSalle has a net margin of 3.64% compared to FirstService's net margin of 2.88%. FirstService's return on equity of 18.07% beat Jones Lang LaSalle's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Jones Lang LaSalle3.64% 13.99% 5.96%
FirstService 2.88%18.07%5.59%

Jones Lang LaSalle currently has a consensus price target of $433.60, suggesting a potential upside of 19.57%. FirstService has a consensus price target of $184.20, suggesting a potential upside of 28.89%. Given FirstService's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe FirstService is more favorable than Jones Lang LaSalle.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Jones Lang LaSalle
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86
FirstService
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

94.8% of Jones Lang LaSalle shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.4% of FirstService shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Jones Lang LaSalle shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Jones Lang LaSalle has higher revenue and earnings than FirstService. Jones Lang LaSalle is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than FirstService, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Jones Lang LaSalle$27.43B0.61$792.10M$20.8717.38
FirstService$5.50B1.14$145.05M$3.5340.48

Jones Lang LaSalle has a beta of 1.24, suggesting that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, FirstService has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Jones Lang LaSalle beats FirstService on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does FirstService compare to CoStar Group?

FirstService (NASDAQ:FSV) and CoStar Group (NASDAQ:CSGP) are both real estate companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

69.4% of FirstService shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.6% of CoStar Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of CoStar Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

FirstService has a net margin of 2.88% compared to CoStar Group's net margin of 2.08%. FirstService's return on equity of 18.07% beat CoStar Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
FirstService2.88% 18.07% 5.59%
CoStar Group 2.08%3.74%2.96%

FirstService has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CoStar Group has a beta of 0.75, indicating that its share price is 25% less volatile than the broader market.

FirstService presently has a consensus target price of $184.20, indicating a potential upside of 28.89%. CoStar Group has a consensus target price of $40.11, indicating a potential upside of 26.59%. Given FirstService's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe FirstService is more favorable than CoStar Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
FirstService
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
CoStar Group
2 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35

FirstService has higher revenue and earnings than CoStar Group. FirstService is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CoStar Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
FirstService$5.50B1.14$145.05M$3.5340.48
CoStar Group$3.56B3.61$7M$0.19166.74

In the previous week, CoStar Group had 18 more articles in the media than FirstService. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for CoStar Group and 0 mentions for FirstService. CoStar Group's average media sentiment score of 1.59 beat FirstService's score of 0.00 indicating that CoStar Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
FirstService Neutral
CoStar Group Very Positive

Summary

FirstService beats CoStar Group on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does FirstService compare to Compass?

Compass (NYSE:COMP) and FirstService (NASDAQ:FSV) are both mid-cap real estate companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Compass has a beta of 2.32, suggesting that its share price is 132% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, FirstService has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

67.1% of Compass shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.4% of FirstService shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of Compass shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Compass had 3 more articles in the media than FirstService. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Compass and 0 mentions for FirstService. Compass' average media sentiment score of 0.01 beat FirstService's score of 0.00 indicating that Compass is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Compass Neutral
FirstService Neutral

FirstService has a net margin of 2.88% compared to Compass' net margin of 0.63%. FirstService's return on equity of 18.07% beat Compass' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Compass0.63% 3.62% 1.37%
FirstService 2.88%18.07%5.59%

Compass currently has a consensus target price of $14.15, indicating a potential upside of 27.74%. FirstService has a consensus target price of $184.20, indicating a potential upside of 28.89%. Given FirstService's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe FirstService is more favorable than Compass.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Compass
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
FirstService
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

FirstService has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Compass. FirstService is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Compass, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Compass$6.96B1.21-$58.50M$0.06184.67
FirstService$5.50B1.14$145.05M$3.5340.48

Summary

Compass beats FirstService on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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FSV vs. The Competition

MetricFirstServiceReal Estate Management & Development IndustryReal Estate SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$6.24B$3.25B$5.56B$12.89B
Dividend Yield0.87%4.41%6.37%8.57%
P/E Ratio40.4814.3928.3725.44
Price / Sales1.1491.19126.40124.32
Price / Cash14.9219.9134.5652.10
Price / Book5.122.081.866.14
Net Income$145.05M-$436.21M-$64.37M$349.01M
7 Day Performance1.29%-1.81%-1.28%-1.47%
1 Month Performance-0.55%-1.24%-1.96%2.47%
1 Year Performance-28.03%-9.47%12.28%15.84%

FirstService Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FSV
FirstService
3.7286 of 5 stars
$142.91
+3.5%
$184.20
+28.9%
-30.1%$6.24B$5.50B40.4831,000
CBRE
CBRE Group
4.418 of 5 stars
$150.98
+2.6%
$180.33
+19.4%
-10.9%$43.72B$43.71B34.63155,000
BEKE
KE
4.7064 of 5 stars
$18.17
+2.5%
$23.64
+30.1%
-2.8%$20.33B$13.52B29.79119,245
JLL
Jones Lang LaSalle
4.8912 of 5 stars
$381.37
+0.7%
$433.60
+13.7%
+15.9%$17.55B$26.12B18.27113,200
CSGP
CoStar Group
4.9101 of 5 stars
$32.50
+3.7%
$40.11
+23.4%
-64.5%$13.17B$3.56B171.068,000

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This page (NASDAQ:FSV) was last updated on 9/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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