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CORECIVIC INC (CXW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CXW - US21871N1019 - Common Stock

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Last: 10/24/2025, 8:17:38 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, CXW scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CXW was compared to 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. CXW has an average financial health and profitability rating. CXW may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth This makes CXW very considerable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CXW had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CXW had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years CXW 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years CXW always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 (3.39%) is better than 65.85% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.04%, CXW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.20% of the companies in the same industry.
CXW has a Return On Invested Capital (5.45%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CXW is significantly below the industry average of 10.38%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.72%) for CXW is below the current ROIC(5.45%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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 67.07% of its industry peers.
CXW's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CXW's Operating Margin of 10.39% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CXW outperforms 71.95% of its industry peers.
CXW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 24.70%, CXW is not doing good in the industry: 62.20% 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 10.39%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CXW is destroying value.
CXW has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CXW has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CXW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 1.62. This is a bad value and indicates that CXW is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.62, CXW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.46% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CXW is 5.98, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CXW, 5.98 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CXW has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.98) than 65.85% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68 indicates that CXW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CXW's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.68 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CXW outperforms 45.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 5.98
Altman-Z 1.62
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC8.04%
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 1.60. 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 Current ratio value of 1.60, CXW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.32% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.60 indicates that CXW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.60, CXW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.85% 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

CXW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 58.33%, which is quite impressive.
CXW shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -17.17% yearly.
CXW shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.62%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.19% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)58.33%
EPS 3Y25.31%
EPS 5Y-17.17%
EPS Q2Q%111.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.62%
Revenue growth 3Y1.74%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.19%
Sales Q2Q%9.81%

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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.81% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y89.58%
EPS Next 2Y57.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.9%
Revenue Next 2Y9.81%
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.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.77, the valuation of CXW can be described as rather expensive.
CXW's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CXW is cheaper than 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.91, CXW is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.35, CXW is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CXW indicates a rather cheap valuation: CXW is cheaper than 82.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CXW is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.77
Fwd PE 12.35
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

73.17% 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 cheaply inside the industry as 85.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.77
EV/EBITDA 8.68
CXW Per share dataCXW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The 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)0.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y57.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CXW does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CORECIVIC INC

NYSE:CXW (10/24/2025, 8:17:38 PM)

After market: 18.78 0 (0%)

18.78

+0.06 (+0.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05
Inst Owners90.41%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners1.26%
Ins Owner Change-5.21%
Market Cap2.01B
Revenue(TTM)2.00B
Net Income(TTM)104.03M
Analysts80
Price Target30.09 (60.22%)
Short Float %2.62%
Short Ratio2.95
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)-4.58%
PT rev (3m)-4.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)23.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.63%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.77
Fwd PE 12.35
P/S 1.01
P/FCF 11.77
P/OCF 7.39
P/B 1.36
P/tB 1.37
EV/EBITDA 8.68
EPS(TTM)0.95
EY5.06%
EPS(NY)1.52
Fwd EY8.09%
FCF(TTM)1.6
FCFY8.49%
OCF(TTM)2.54
OCFY13.53%
SpS18.66
BVpS13.8
TBVpS13.76
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.18
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 1.62
F-Score8
WACC8.04%
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)58.33%
EPS 3Y25.31%
EPS 5Y-17.17%
EPS Q2Q%111.76%
EPS Next Y89.58%
EPS Next 2Y57.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.62%
Revenue growth 3Y1.74%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.19%
Sales Q2Q%9.81%
Revenue Next Year8.9%
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 7 / 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 19.77 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 89.58% in the next year.