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CORECIVIC INC (CXW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CXW - US21871N1019 - Common Stock

16.22 USD
-0.97 (-5.64%)
Last: 11/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
16.54 USD
+0.32 (+1.97%)
After Hours: 11/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

CXW gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. CXW has an average financial health and profitability rating. CXW is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! With these ratings, CXW could be worth investigating further for value investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CXW was profitable.
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

With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.39%, CXW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.63% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of CXW (7.04%) is better than 60.98% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CXW (5.45%) 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 10.46%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.45%) for CXW is above the 3 year average (4.72%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.39%
ROE 7.04%
ROIC 5.45%
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

CXW's Profit Margin of 5.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CXW outperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
CXW's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CXW (10.39%) is better than 73.17% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CXW has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 24.70%, CXW is not doing good in the industry: 63.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CXW has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.39%
PM (TTM) 5.21%
GM 24.7%
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

CXW has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CXW has less shares outstanding
CXW has less shares outstanding than it did 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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.52, we must say that CXW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CXW's Altman-Z score of 1.52 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CXW is outperformed by 62.20% of its industry peers.
CXW has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.98. This is a neutral value as CXW would need 5.98 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CXW (5.98) is better than 64.63% of its industry peers.
CXW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68. This is a neutral value indicating CXW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CXW has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.68) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 5.98
Altman-Z 1.52
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC8.11%
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 1.60 indicates that CXW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CXW (1.60) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CXW has a Quick Ratio of 1.60. This is a normal value and indicates that CXW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.60, CXW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.6
Quick Ratio 1.6
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 3.43% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CXW shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.19% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)49.25%
EPS 3Y25.31%
EPS 5Y-17.17%
EPS Q2Q%26.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.43%
Revenue growth 3Y1.74%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.19%
Sales Q2Q%18.08%

3.2 Future

CXW is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 57.86% yearly.
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.
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
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.22, the valuation of CXW can be described as correct.
70.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CXW, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.56, CXW is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.67 indicates a reasonable valuation of CXW.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CXW is valued cheaper than 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
CXW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.62.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.22
Fwd PE 10.67
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CXW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CXW is cheaper than 76.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CXW is valued cheaper than 86.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.17
EV/EBITDA 7.88
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 57.86% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.18
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 (11/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 16.54 +0.32 (+1.97%)

16.22

-0.97 (-5.64%)

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-1.95%
Ins Owners1.26%
Ins Owner Change-4.03%
Market Cap1.74B
Revenue(TTM)1.96B
Net Income(TTM)104.03M
Analysts80
Price Target30.09 (85.51%)
Short Float %2.55%
Short Ratio2.61
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)81.38%
Min EPS beat(2)78.22%
Max EPS beat(2)84.54%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)86.21%
Min EPS beat(4)68.32%
Max EPS beat(4)113.77%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)43.4%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)30.73%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)21.5%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.86%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.86%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.28%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.98%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.19%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-4.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)23.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.68%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.22
Fwd PE 10.67
P/S 0.87
P/FCF 10.17
P/OCF 6.39
P/B 1.18
P/tB 1.18
EV/EBITDA 7.88
EPS(TTM)1
EY6.17%
EPS(NY)1.52
Fwd EY9.37%
FCF(TTM)1.6
FCFY9.84%
OCF(TTM)2.54
OCFY15.66%
SpS18.66
BVpS13.8
TBVpS13.76
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.62
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.39%
ROE 7.04%
ROCE 7.5%
ROIC 5.45%
ROICexc 5.72%
ROICexgc 5.73%
OM 10.39%
PM (TTM) 5.21%
GM 24.7%
FCFM 8.55%
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 5.98
Debt/EBITDA 3.02
Cap/Depr 80.43%
Cap/Sales 5.06%
Interest Coverage 2.77
Cash Conversion 81.6%
Profit Quality 164.18%
Current Ratio 1.6
Quick Ratio 1.6
Altman-Z 1.52
F-Score8
WACC8.11%
ROIC/WACC0.67
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)3.43%
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 1Y5.68%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.05%
EBIT Next Year107.37%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y53.59%
FCF growth 3Y2.78%
FCF growth 5Y4.21%
OCF growth 1Y46.88%
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 8 / 10 to CORECIVIC INC (CXW). This can be considered as Undervalued.


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 16.22 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.18.


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.