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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?

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

69.3% of FirstService shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.4% of CBRE Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of CBRE Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

FirstService presently has a consensus target price of $184.20, indicating a potential upside of 30.81%. CBRE Group has a consensus target price of $180.57, indicating a potential upside of 18.21%. Given FirstService's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe FirstService is more favorable than CBRE 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
CBRE Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89

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
FirstService2.88% 18.07% 5.59%
CBRE Group 2.98%25.12%7.46%

In the previous week, CBRE Group had 5 more articles in the media than FirstService. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for CBRE Group and 4 mentions for FirstService. CBRE Group's average media sentiment score of 1.24 beat FirstService's score of 0.47 indicating that CBRE Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
FirstService
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
CBRE Group
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

FirstService has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CBRE Group has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

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
FirstService$5.60B1.10$145.05M$3.5339.89
CBRE Group$40.55B1.09$1.16B$4.3635.04

Summary

CBRE Group beats FirstService on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does FirstService compare to KE?

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

FirstService has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, KE has a beta of -0.29, indicating that its share price is 129% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, KE had 1 more articles in the media than FirstService. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for KE and 4 mentions for FirstService. KE's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat FirstService's score of 0.47 indicating that KE is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
FirstService
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
KE
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

KE has a net margin of 3.77% 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
FirstService2.88% 18.07% 5.59%
KE 3.77%5.47%3.10%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
FirstService$5.60B1.10$145.05M$3.5339.89
KE$13.52B1.40$428.13M$0.4240.44

FirstService pays an annual dividend of $1.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. KE pays an annual dividend of $0.23 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. FirstService pays out 34.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. KE pays out 54.8% 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 increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years.

FirstService currently has a consensus target price of $184.20, indicating a potential upside of 30.81%. KE has a consensus target price of $23.28, indicating a potential upside of 37.08%. Given KE's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe KE is more favorable than FirstService.

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
KE
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

69.3% of FirstService shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.3% of KE shares are held by institutional investors. 6.8% of KE shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

KE beats FirstService on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does FirstService compare to Jones Lang LaSalle?

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

69.3% of FirstService shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.8% of Jones Lang LaSalle shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Jones Lang LaSalle shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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
FirstService$5.60B1.10$145.05M$3.5339.89
Jones Lang LaSalle$26.12B0.66$792.10M$20.8717.94

FirstService currently has a consensus target price of $184.20, suggesting a potential upside of 30.81%. Jones Lang LaSalle has a consensus target price of $417.83, suggesting a potential upside of 11.60%. Given FirstService's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe FirstService is more favorable than Jones Lang LaSalle.

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
Jones Lang LaSalle
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

In the previous week, Jones Lang LaSalle had 3 more articles in the media than FirstService. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Jones Lang LaSalle and 4 mentions for FirstService. Jones Lang LaSalle's average media sentiment score of 1.53 beat FirstService's score of 0.47 indicating that Jones Lang LaSalle is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
FirstService
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Jones Lang LaSalle
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

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
FirstService2.88% 18.07% 5.59%
Jones Lang LaSalle 3.64%13.99%5.96%

FirstService has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Jones Lang LaSalle has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its share price is 25% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Jones Lang LaSalle beats FirstService on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does FirstService compare to CoStar Group?

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

96.6% of CoStar Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.3% of FirstService shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of CoStar Group shares are held 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.

In the previous week, CoStar Group had 9 more articles in the media than FirstService. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for CoStar Group and 4 mentions for FirstService. CoStar Group's average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat FirstService's score of 0.47 indicating that CoStar Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CoStar Group
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
FirstService
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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
CoStar Group2.08% 3.74% 2.96%
FirstService 2.88%18.07%5.59%

CoStar Group has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its stock price is 28% less 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.

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
CoStar Group$3.25B4.04$7M$0.19170.42
FirstService$5.60B1.10$145.05M$3.5339.89

CoStar Group currently has a consensus target price of $41.61, suggesting a potential upside of 28.51%. FirstService has a consensus target price of $184.20, suggesting a potential upside of 30.81%. Given FirstService's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe FirstService is more favorable than CoStar Group.

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

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 compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Compass presently has a consensus price target of $14.15, indicating a potential upside of 8.61%. FirstService has a consensus price target of $184.20, indicating a potential upside of 30.81%. Given FirstService's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe FirstService is more favorable than Compass.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Compass
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
FirstService
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

In the previous week, Compass had 1 more articles in the media than FirstService. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Compass and 4 mentions for FirstService. FirstService's average media sentiment score of 0.47 beat Compass' score of -0.08 indicating that FirstService is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Compass
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
FirstService
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Compass has a beta of 2.36, meaning that its share price is 136% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, FirstService has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

67.1% of Compass shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.3% of FirstService shares are held by institutional investors. 2.9% of Compass shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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% 4.56% 1.79%
FirstService 2.88%18.07%5.59%

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$6.96B1.40-$58.50M$0.06217.20
FirstService$5.60B1.10$145.05M$3.5339.89

Summary

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

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FSV vs. The Competition

MetricFirstServiceReal Estate Management & Development IndustryReal Estate SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$6.18B$3.31B$5.67B$13.05B
Dividend Yield0.86%4.53%6.19%10.72%
P/E Ratio39.8914.3530.1125.30
Price / Sales1.1091.22139.09101.40
Price / Cash15.1920.1734.5150.75
Price / Book5.082.131.916.33
Net Income$145.05M-$436.16M-$63.69M$347.70M
7 Day Performance-2.15%0.69%0.17%1.07%
1 Month Performance-2.70%1.17%-0.26%1.03%
1 Year Performance-29.47%-7.85%12.76%20.77%

FirstService Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FSV
FirstService
3.9969 of 5 stars
$140.81
+0.0%
$184.20
+30.8%
-29.5%$6.18B$5.60B39.8931,000
CBRE
CBRE Group
4.5482 of 5 stars
$151.99
+0.1%
$180.57
+18.8%
-4.9%$43.96B$40.55B34.82155,000
BEKE
KE
4.3783 of 5 stars
$16.94
-0.1%
$23.28
+37.5%
-7.8%$18.95B$13.52B40.32119,245
JLL
Jones Lang LaSalle
4.6639 of 5 stars
$369.58
+0.0%
$417.83
+13.1%
+24.4%$16.98B$26.12B17.69113,200
CSGP
CoStar Group
4.9449 of 5 stars
$32.34
-2.1%
$41.61
+28.7%
-62.3%$13.09B$3.25B170.098,000

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