CORECIVIC INC (CXW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CXW • US21871N1019

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This CXW fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CXW. CXW was compared to 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. CXW has an average financial health and profitability rating. CXW has both an excellent growth and valuation score. This means it is growing and it is still cheap. This is a rare combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. CXW Profitability Analysis

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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.58%, CXW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CXW's Return On Equity of 8.29% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CXW outperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
  • CXW has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.95%) than 63.41% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CXW is significantly below the industry average of 10.60%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (5.17%) for CXW is below the current ROIC(5.95%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.58%
ROE 8.29%
ROIC 5.95%
ROA(3y)2.7%
ROA(5y)2.08%
ROE(3y)5.83%
ROE(5y)4.45%
ROIC(3y)5.17%
ROIC(5y)5.24%
CXW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCXW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of CXW (5.27%) is better than 67.07% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CXW has grown nicely.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 10.44%, CXW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CXW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 23.83%, CXW is not doing good in the industry: 60.98% 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 10.44%
PM (TTM) 5.27%
GM 23.83%
OM growth 3Y1.46%
OM growth 5Y-3.26%
PM growth 3Y-7.37%
PM growth 5Y13.12%
GM growth 3Y0.1%
GM growth 5Y-2.18%
CXW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCXW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. CXW Health Analysis

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 worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CXW Yearly Shares OutstandingCXW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CXW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCXW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 has a Altman-Z score of 1.52. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CXW outperforms 41.46% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CXW is 22.62, which is on the high side as it means it would take CXW, 22.62 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CXW (22.62) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86 indicates that CXW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.86, CXW is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
Debt/FCF 22.62
Altman-Z 1.52
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC8.23%
CXW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCXW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.66 indicates that CXW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CXW has a Current ratio (1.66) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.66 indicates that CXW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CXW's Quick ratio of 1.66 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CXW outperforms 68.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.66
Quick Ratio 1.66
CXW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCXW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. CXW Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CXW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 78.69%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.34% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • CXW shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.72%.
  • CXW shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.02% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)78.69%
EPS 3Y1.58%
EPS 5Y17.34%
EPS Q2Q%52.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.72%
Revenue growth 3Y6.21%
Revenue growth 5Y3.02%
Sales Q2Q%26.01%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 45.67% 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 13.32% yearly.
EPS Next Y38.25%
EPS Next 2Y45.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year17.26%
Revenue Next 2Y13.32%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
CXW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCXW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. CXW Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.44, CXW is valued correctly.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CXW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CXW is cheaper than 78.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.46, CXW is valued a bit cheaper.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.89, which indicates a very decent valuation of CXW.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CXW is valued cheaper than 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.65. CXW is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.44
Fwd PE 11.89
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

  • CXW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CXW is cheaper than 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CXW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.20% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 32.45
EV/EBITDA 7.99
CXW Per share dataCXW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

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.
  • The decent profitability rating of CXW may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • CXW's earnings are expected to grow with 45.67% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)0.95
EPS Next 2Y45.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. CXW Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for CXW!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CXW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CORECIVIC INC

NYSE:CXW (3/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 17.92 0 (0%)

17.92

-0.14 (-0.78%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners93.08%
Inst Owner Change-4.5%
Ins Owners1.82%
Ins Owner Change12.45%
Market Cap1.75B
Revenue(TTM)2.21B
Net Income(TTM)116.50M
Analysts80
Price Target30.09 (67.91%)
Short Float %2.72%
Short Ratio2.69
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)-78.58%
DP0.04%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)14.29%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.33%
Max EPS beat(2)39.91%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)47.83%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.33%
Max EPS beat(4)84.54%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)44.72%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)30.1%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)21%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.65%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.81%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.86%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.41%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.83%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.96%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.61%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.44
Fwd PE 11.89
P/S 0.79
P/FCF 32.45
P/OCF 9
P/B 1.25
P/tB 1.25
EV/EBITDA 7.99
EPS(TTM)1.09
EY6.08%
EPS(NY)1.51
Fwd EY8.41%
FCF(TTM)0.55
FCFY3.08%
OCF(TTM)1.99
OCFY11.11%
SpS22.63
BVpS14.38
TBVpS14.29
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)0.95
Graham Number18.78
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.58%
ROE 8.29%
ROCE 7.99%
ROIC 5.95%
ROICexc 6.16%
ROICexgc 6.18%
OM 10.44%
PM (TTM) 5.27%
GM 23.83%
FCFM 2.44%
ROA(3y)2.7%
ROA(5y)2.08%
ROE(3y)5.83%
ROE(5y)4.45%
ROIC(3y)5.17%
ROIC(5y)5.24%
ROICexc(3y)5.38%
ROICexc(5y)5.55%
ROICexgc(3y)5.41%
ROICexgc(5y)5.58%
ROCE(3y)6.94%
ROCE(5y)7.04%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.9%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.98%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.86%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.96%
OM growth 3Y1.46%
OM growth 5Y-3.26%
PM growth 3Y-7.37%
PM growth 5Y13.12%
GM growth 3Y0.1%
GM growth 5Y-2.18%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.68
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
Debt/FCF 22.62
Debt/EBITDA 3.35
Cap/Depr 109.09%
Cap/Sales 6.36%
Interest Coverage 3.21
Cash Conversion 54.1%
Profit Quality 46.32%
Current Ratio 1.66
Quick Ratio 1.66
Altman-Z 1.52
F-Score7
WACC8.23%
ROIC/WACC0.72
Cap/Depr(3y)73.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)68.71%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.49%
Profit Quality(3y)190.99%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)78.69%
EPS 3Y1.58%
EPS 5Y17.34%
EPS Q2Q%52.94%
EPS Next Y38.25%
EPS Next 2Y45.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.72%
Revenue growth 3Y6.21%
Revenue growth 5Y3.02%
Sales Q2Q%26.01%
Revenue Next Year17.26%
Revenue Next 2Y13.32%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y22.62%
EBIT growth 3Y7.76%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.34%
EBIT Next Year115.6%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-72.74%
FCF growth 3Y-9.24%
FCF growth 5Y-27.62%
OCF growth 1Y-27.7%
OCF growth 3Y8.21%
OCF growth 5Y-11.35%

CORECIVIC INC / CXW FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CORECIVIC INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CXW.


Can you provide the valuation status for CORECIVIC INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to CORECIVIC INC (CXW). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of CXW stock?

CORECIVIC INC (CXW) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


How financially healthy is CORECIVIC INC?

The financial health rating of CORECIVIC INC (CXW) is 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for CORECIVIC INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CORECIVIC INC (CXW) is expected to grow by 38.25% in the next year.