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CBRE

S&P 500
Neutral · 52/100

CBRE Group

Real Estate
Real Estate Services

$129.95

1.2%

Updated Today 7:15 PM ET

Price — Past Year

▼ Down 1.4% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$38.52B

P/E

29.08x

Forward P/E (est.)

21.72x

ROE

15.3%

Revenue Growth

14.8%

EPS Growth

33.9%

Profit Margin

3.1%

FCF Yield

2.9%

Debt / Equity

0.88x

ROIC

12.0%

Interest Coverage

16.34x

Current Ratio

1.08x

Dividend Yield

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

5.7%

Rating Score

52/100

Technical Analysis (Educational)
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Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what CBRE's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. CBRE trades near $129.95, below its 50-day average ($138.50) and 200-day average ($151.00). Price below both averages is a downtrend — momentum is against buyers for now.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 57 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. CBRE's is $4.06 (~3.1% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month CBRE found buyers near $121.69 (support) and sellers near $138.11 (resistance); its 52-week range is $121.69–$174.27. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 0.9× the 20-day average — about normal. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Business Overview
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CBRE Group (CBRE) is a large-cap company in the Real Estate Services industry, part of the Real Estate sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $38.52B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $39.90B in revenue and $1.16B in net profit.

Our model rates CBRE Neutral (52/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Revenue Growth
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4Y CAGR

10.3%

Revenue moved from $26.95B in 2021 to $39.90B in 2025, a 10.3% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a steady 14.8% year over year. Consistent top-line growth is one sign of healthy demand.

Profitability
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Gross Margin

18.4%

Operating Margin

4.4%

Net Margin

2.9%

ROE

15.3%

CBRE Group keeps about 3.1% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 18.4% gross margin and 4.4% operating margin. Return on equity is 15.3% and return on invested capital about 12.0%. Thin margins leave less cushion if costs rise.

Debt Analysis
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Total Debt

$2.57B

Net Debt

$910.30M

Net Debt / EBITDA

0.52x

Debt / Equity

0.88x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 0.9x, and operating profit covers interest about 16.3x, with a current ratio of 1.1x. That is a moderate, manageable debt load for most businesses. It carries roughly $2.57B of total debt against $1.66B of cash.

Cash Flow Analysis
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Operating CF

$1.56B

Free Cash Flow

$1.19B

FCF Margin

3.0%

In the latest year CBRE Group produced about $1.56B of operating cash flow and $1.19B of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 2.9% on today's price. Cash flow is what ultimately pays shareholders, so it is worth tracking over time.

Valuation Analysis
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P/E

29.08x

P/S

0.97x

P/B

5.23x

EV / EBITDA

16.35x

CBRE trades at 29.1x trailing earnings (about 21.7x on estimated forward earnings), 1.0x sales, and 5.2x book value. Reverse-engineering today's price implies the market expects roughly 5.7% long-term free-cash-flow growth. That is a premium multiple that needs growth to justify it.

Metrics vs. Typical Range

Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.

TTM P/E
29.1xExpensive
Forward P/E
21.7xFair
P/S ratio
1.0xCheap
Revenue growth
14.8%Strong
EPS growth
33.9%Strong
Gross margin
18.4%Weak
Net margin
3.1%Weak
ROE
15.3%Average

Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How CBRE stacks up against its Real Estate peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Real Estate sector (31 S&P 500 companies), CBRE ranks #17 of 31 by our overall rating. It trades at roughly in line versus the sector on earnings (29.1x P/E vs. 30.8x median) with a higher return on equity (15.3% vs. 8.0%) and faster revenue growth (14.8% vs. 5.3%).

P/E vs sector

29.1x

median 30.8x

ROE vs sector

15.3%

median 8.0%

Growth vs sector

14.8%

median 5.3%

Sector rank

#17

of 31 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
CBREThis stock29.1x14.8%Neutral· 52
CSGP21.3%Weak· 40
IRM139.3x15.6%Neutral· 44
VTR152.3x20.7%Neutral· 44
CCI33.8x-29.6%Neutral· 43
EXR32.5x4.2%Neutral· 51
VICI9.3x4.1%Favorable· 67
PSA29.4x2.9%Neutral· 54
Real Estate median30.8x5.3%53/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianIRMVTRCCIEXRVICIPSACBREP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Real Estate companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 31 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$139.78$238.44

vs. $129.95 today · expected CAGR 1%13%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$45.88B$52.77B$60.68B$69.79B$80.25B
Net income$1.38B$1.58B$1.82B$2.09B$2.41B
EPS$4.70$5.41$6.22$7.15$8.22
Share price (low)$79.92$91.91$105.69$121.55$139.78
Share price (high)$136.33$156.78$180.30$207.34$238.44
CAGR (low–high)-39% / 5%-16% / 10%-7% / 12%-2% / 12%1% / 13%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for CBRE:

  • Revenue is growing 14.8% a year, a sign of real demand.
  • Strong return on equity (15.3%) shows capital is put to work well.
Bear Case

The case against CBRE:

  • Thin net margins (3.1%) leave little room for error.
  • Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Key Risks
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Margin risk — thin profitability (3.1%) is vulnerable to cost or pricing pressure.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
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On balance, the picture is mixed: CBRE Group is a large-cap real estate business still growing nicely, with modest profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 29.1x earnings, which our model scores Neutral (52/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.