How does CBRE Group (CBRE) make money?

CBRE Group (CBRE) primarily makes money through Advisory Services Segment, which accounts for 51.3% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, CBRE Group generated $42.17B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 3.1%.

What is CBRE Group (CBRE) gross profit margin?

CBRE Group (CBRE) reported a gross profit margin of 35% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $14.76B in gross profit. This means CBRE Group retains 35% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.

What is CBRE Group (CBRE) operating profit margin?

CBRE Group (CBRE) reported an operating profit margin of 3.8% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $1.58B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.

What is CBRE Group (CBRE) net profit margin?

CBRE Group (CBRE) reported a net profit margin of 3.1% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $1.31B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.

How much does CBRE Group (CBRE) spend on capital expenditures?

CBRE Group (CBRE) spent $383.00M on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (0.9% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.

What is CBRE Group (CBRE) free cash flow?

CBRE Group (CBRE) generated $897.00M in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (2.1% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

What is CBRE Group (CBRE) effective tax rate?

CBRE Group (CBRE) had an effective tax rate of 20.9% for TTM through Q1 2026. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

How CBRE Group (CBRE) Makes Money: A Visual Guide

CBRE Group (CBRE) generated $42.17B in revenue, earning $1.31B in net profit (3.1% margin). Its largest revenue source is Advisory Services Segment (51.3% of revenue). Below is an interactive breakdown of how revenue flows through the income statement.

CBRE Group (CBRE) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q1 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending March 31, 2026 (reported April 23, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

How does CBRE Group (CBRE) make money?: CBRE Group (CBRE) primarily makes money through Advisory Services Segment, which accounts for 51.3% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, CBRE Group generated $42.17B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 3.1%.
What is CBRE Group (CBRE) gross profit margin?: CBRE Group (CBRE) reported a gross profit margin of 35% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $14.76B in gross profit. This means CBRE Group retains 35% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.
What is CBRE Group (CBRE) operating profit margin?: CBRE Group (CBRE) reported an operating profit margin of 3.8% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $1.58B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.
What is CBRE Group (CBRE) net profit margin?: CBRE Group (CBRE) reported a net profit margin of 3.1% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $1.31B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.
How much does CBRE Group (CBRE) spend on capital expenditures?: CBRE Group (CBRE) spent $383.00M on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (0.9% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.
What is CBRE Group (CBRE) free cash flow?: CBRE Group (CBRE) generated $897.00M in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (2.1% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
What is CBRE Group (CBRE) effective tax rate?: CBRE Group (CBRE) had an effective tax rate of 20.9% for TTM through Q1 2026. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

Data & methodology

What is a Sankey diagram?: A Sankey diagram shows how money flows through a company from revenue to net profit. The width of each flow represents its proportion.
How is the data calculated?: We use the income statement from company filings. For TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), we use a pre-aggregated twelve-month view aligned with our latest four quarterly periods. Revenue flows to cost of revenue and gross profit, then to operating expenses (R&D, S&M, G&A) and operating profit.
When was this data last updated?: Based on company filings through TTM through Q1 2026.