LRHC vs CSGP vs Z vs EXPI

For growth investors, La Rosa Holdings Corp.

(LRHC) is the stronger pick with 118. 7% revenue growth year-over-year, versus 4. 5% for eXp World Holdings, Inc. (EXPI). Zillow Group, Inc. Class C (Z) offers the better valuation at 482. 7x trailing P/E (19. 7x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) a "Buy" — based on 25 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, Zillow Group, Inc.

Class C (Z) is the cheapest at 482. 7x versus CoStar Group, Inc. at 2107. 2x. On forward P/E, Zillow Group, Inc. Class C is actually cheaper at 19. 7x.

Over the past 5 years, CoStar Group, Inc.

(CSGP) delivered a total return of -58. 9%, compared to -99. 6% for La Rosa Holdings Corp. (LRHC). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: EXPI returned +703. 2% versus LRHC's -99. 6%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), CoStar Group, Inc.

(CSGP) is the lower-risk stock at 0. 80β versus La Rosa Holdings Corp. 's 2. 86β — meaning LRHC is approximately 260% more volatile than CSGP relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Zillow Group, Inc. Class C (Z) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 11% versus 72% for La Rosa Holdings Corp. — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), La Rosa Holdings Corp.

(LRHC) is pulling ahead at 118. 7% versus 4. 5% for eXp World Holdings, Inc. (EXPI). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Zillow Group, Inc. Class C grew EPS 118. 9% year-over-year, compared to -95. 1% for CoStar Group, Inc.. Over a 3-year CAGR, LRHC leads at 34. 1% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

Zillow Group, Inc.

Class C (Z) is the more profitable company, earning 0. 9% net margin versus -20. 8% for La Rosa Holdings Corp. — meaning it keeps 0. 9% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: EXPI leads at -0. 4% versus -16. 1% for LRHC. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — CSGP leads at 75. 2%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

On forward earnings alone, Zillow Group, Inc.

Class C (Z) trades at 19. 7x forward P/E versus 96. 3x for eXp World Holdings, Inc. — 76. 6x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for Z: 83. 2% to $80. 00.

In this comparison, EXPI (2.

9% yield) pays a dividend. LRHC, CSGP, Z do not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, eXp World Holdings, Inc.

(EXPI) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (2. 9% yield, +703. 2% 10Y return). La Rosa Holdings Corp. (LRHC) carries a higher beta of 2. 86 — meaning larger drawdowns in market downturns, which matters significantly when you cannot wait years for a recovery. Both have compounded well over 10 years (EXPI: +703. 2%, LRHC: -99. 6%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (LRHC (Real Estate) and CSGP (Real Estate) and Z (Communication Services) and EXPI (Real Estate)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: LRHC is a small-cap high-growth stock; CSGP is a mid-cap high-growth stock; Z is a mid-cap high-growth stock; EXPI is a small-cap quality compounder stock. EXPI pays a dividend while LRHC, CSGP, Z do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.