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CORECIVIC INC (CXW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CXW - US21871N1019 - Common Stock

18.6 USD
+0.32 (+1.75%)
Last: 12/3/2025, 8:18:31 PM
18.77 USD
+0.17 (+0.91%)
After Hours: 12/3/2025, 8:18:31 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CXW. CXW was compared to 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. CXW has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. CXW has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CXW was profitable.
In the past year CXW had a positive cash flow from operations.
CXW had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
CXW had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CXW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCXW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CXW (3.51%) is better than 64.63% of its industry peers.
CXW has a Return On Equity of 7.43%. This is in the better half of the industry: CXW outperforms 60.98% of its industry peers.
CXW has a Return On Invested Capital (5.58%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CXW is significantly below the industry average of 10.51%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.72%) for CXW is below the current ROIC(5.58%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.51%
ROE 7.43%
ROIC 5.58%
ROA(3y)2.77%
ROA(5y)1.65%
ROE(3y)5.91%
ROE(5y)3.57%
ROIC(3y)4.72%
ROIC(5y)4.97%
CXW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCXW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of CXW (5.24%) is better than 63.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CXW has declined.
The Operating Margin of CXW (10.22%) is better than 73.17% of its industry peers.
CXW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 24.13%, CXW is not doing good in the industry: 63.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CXW's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.22%
PM (TTM) 5.24%
GM 24.13%
OM growth 3Y-11.18%
OM growth 5Y-7.87%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-18.12%
GM growth 3Y-5.42%
GM growth 5Y-3.25%
CXW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCXW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CXW is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CXW has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CXW has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CXW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CXW Yearly Shares OutstandingCXW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CXW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCXW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

CXW has an Altman-Z score of 1.59. This is a bad value and indicates that CXW is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CXW has a worse Altman-Z score (1.59) than 62.20% of its industry peers.
CXW has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.24. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CXW would need 9.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CXW's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.24 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CXW outperforms 58.54% of its industry peers.
CXW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating CXW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.70, CXW is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF 9.24
Altman-Z 1.59
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC8.19%
CXW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCXW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.41 indicates that CXW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.41, CXW is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.34% of the companies in the same industry.
CXW has a Quick Ratio of 1.41. This is a normal value and indicates that CXW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CXW (1.41) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.41
Quick Ratio 1.41
CXW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCXW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 49.25% over the past year.
CXW shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -17.17% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.72% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.19% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)49.25%
EPS 3Y25.31%
EPS 5Y-17.17%
EPS Q2Q%26.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.72%
Revenue growth 3Y1.74%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.19%
Sales Q2Q%18.08%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CXW will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 57.86% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CXW will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.81% on average per year.
EPS Next Y89.09%
EPS Next 2Y57.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.95%
Revenue Next 2Y9.81%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CXW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCXW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
CXW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCXW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.60, CXW is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CXW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CXW is cheaper than 69.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CXW is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.37, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.24, CXW is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CXW is valued cheaper than 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CXW to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.20), we can say CXW is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.6
Fwd PE 12.24
CXW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCXW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CXW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CXW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.22
EV/EBITDA 8.62
CXW Per share dataCXW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CXW's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CXW's earnings are expected to grow with 57.86% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y57.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CXW!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CORECIVIC INC

NYSE:CXW (12/3/2025, 8:18:31 PM)

After market: 18.77 +0.17 (+0.91%)

18.6

+0.32 (+1.75%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Inst Owners90.41%
Inst Owner Change-1.99%
Ins Owners1.26%
Ins Owner Change-1.19%
Market Cap1.95B
Revenue(TTM)2.09B
Net Income(TTM)109.24M
Analysts80
Price Target30.09 (61.77%)
Short Float %2.73%
Short Ratio2.72
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)-76.74%
DP0.04%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)33.44%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.33%
Max EPS beat(2)78.22%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)54.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.33%
Max EPS beat(4)84.54%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)43.11%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)27.41%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)18.45%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.86%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.95%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.86%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.89%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.5%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.56%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-4.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-26.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.6
Fwd PE 12.24
P/S 0.93
P/FCF 17.22
P/OCF 8.3
P/B 1.32
P/tB 1.33
EV/EBITDA 8.62
EPS(TTM)1
EY5.38%
EPS(NY)1.52
Fwd EY8.17%
FCF(TTM)1.08
FCFY5.81%
OCF(TTM)2.24
OCFY12.04%
SpS19.95
BVpS14.06
TBVpS13.98
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.79
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.51%
ROE 7.43%
ROCE 7.68%
ROIC 5.58%
ROICexc 5.7%
ROICexgc 5.72%
OM 10.22%
PM (TTM) 5.24%
GM 24.13%
FCFM 5.41%
ROA(3y)2.77%
ROA(5y)1.65%
ROE(3y)5.91%
ROE(5y)3.57%
ROIC(3y)4.72%
ROIC(5y)4.97%
ROICexc(3y)4.95%
ROICexc(5y)5.26%
ROICexgc(3y)4.97%
ROICexgc(5y)5.28%
ROCE(3y)6.5%
ROCE(5y)6.83%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.92%
OM growth 3Y-11.18%
OM growth 5Y-7.87%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-18.12%
GM growth 3Y-5.42%
GM growth 5Y-3.25%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF 9.24
Debt/EBITDA 3.02
Cap/Depr 95.58%
Cap/Sales 5.81%
Interest Coverage 2.86
Cash Conversion 68.88%
Profit Quality 103.39%
Current Ratio 1.41
Quick Ratio 1.41
Altman-Z 1.59
F-Score6
WACC8.19%
ROIC/WACC0.68
Cap/Depr(3y)58.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)58%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.1%
Profit Quality(3y)195.22%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)49.25%
EPS 3Y25.31%
EPS 5Y-17.17%
EPS Q2Q%26.32%
EPS Next Y89.09%
EPS Next 2Y57.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.72%
Revenue growth 3Y1.74%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.19%
Sales Q2Q%18.08%
Revenue Next Year8.95%
Revenue Next 2Y9.81%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.62%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.05%
EBIT Next Year107.37%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-33.62%
FCF growth 3Y2.78%
FCF growth 5Y4.21%
OCF growth 1Y-4.38%
OCF growth 3Y0.74%
OCF growth 5Y-5.35%

CORECIVIC INC / CXW FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CORECIVIC INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CXW.


What is the valuation status of CORECIVIC INC (CXW) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CORECIVIC INC (CXW). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is CORECIVIC INC (CXW) stock?

CORECIVIC INC (CXW) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CORECIVIC INC (CXW) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CORECIVIC INC (CXW) is 18.6 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.32.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CXW stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CORECIVIC INC (CXW) is expected to grow by 89.09% in the next year.