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CORECIVIC INC (CXW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

19.1 USD
+0.11 (+0.58%)
Last: 12/24/2025, 8:23:04 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CXW gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CXW against 80 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CXW get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 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

CXW had positive earnings in the past year.
CXW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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

CXW has a Return On Assets of 3.51%. This is in the better half of the industry: CXW outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CXW (7.43%) is better than 65.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.58%, CXW is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CXW is significantly below the industry average of 10.33%.
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 67.50% of its industry peers.
CXW's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CXW (10.22%) is better than 72.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CXW has declined.
CXW's Gross Margin of 24.13% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CXW is outperformed by 61.25% of its industry peers.
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.
CXW has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CXW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.61, we must say that CXW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CXW (1.61) is worse than 61.25% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CXW is 9.24, which is on the high side as it means it would take CXW, 9.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.24, CXW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.25% of the companies in the same industry.
CXW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating CXW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CXW's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.70 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CXW outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF 9.24
Altman-Z 1.61
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC8.23%
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

CXW has a Current 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 Current ratio of CXW (1.41) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
CXW has a Quick ratio (1.41) which is in line with its industry peers.
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

CXW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 49.25%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for CXW have been decreasing by -17.17% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, CXW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.72% in the last year.
CXW shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.19% yearly.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 58.38% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
CXW is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.48% yearly.
EPS Next Y74.51%
EPS Next 2Y58.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.2%
Revenue Next 2Y13.48%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 2.5B
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.10 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CXW.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CXW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.59. CXW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.48, which indicates a correct valuation of CXW.
CXW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CXW is cheaper than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.03. CXW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.1
Fwd PE 12.48
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

75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CXW, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CXW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.69
EV/EBITDA 8.78
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CXW's earnings are expected to grow with 58.38% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.26
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y58.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CXW does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CORECIVIC INC

NYSE:CXW (12/24/2025, 8:23:04 PM)

After market: 19.1 0 (0%)

19.1

+0.11 (+0.58%)

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 Owners91.47%
Inst Owner Change-1.99%
Ins Owners1.29%
Ins Owner Change-1.21%
Market Cap2.00B
Revenue(TTM)2.09B
Net Income(TTM)109.24M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %3.33%
Short Ratio3.3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.94%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.1
Fwd PE 12.48
P/S 0.96
P/FCF 17.69
P/OCF 8.53
P/B 1.36
P/tB 1.37
EV/EBITDA 8.78
EPS(TTM)1
EY5.24%
EPS(NY)1.53
Fwd EY8.01%
FCF(TTM)1.08
FCFY5.65%
OCF(TTM)2.24
OCFY11.73%
SpS19.95
BVpS14.06
TBVpS13.98
PEG (NY)0.26
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 1.61
F-Score6
WACC8.23%
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 Y74.51%
EPS Next 2Y58.38%
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 Year12.2%
Revenue Next 2Y13.48%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.62%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.05%
EBIT Next Year99.84%
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 19.1 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.36.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CXW stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CORECIVIC INC (CXW) is expected to grow by 74.51% in the next year.