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CORECIVIC INC (CXW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CXW - US21871N1019 - Common Stock

17.19 USD
+0.44 (+2.63%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM
17.53 USD
+0.34 (+1.98%)
After Hours: 11/14/2025, 8:04:00 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 is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! These ratings would make CXW suitable 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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.39%, CXW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.63% of the companies in the same industry.
CXW's Return On Equity of 7.04% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CXW outperforms 60.98% of its industry peers.
CXW has a Return On Invested Capital (5.45%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CXW is significantly below the industry average of 10.52%.
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

With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.21%, CXW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
CXW's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 10.39%, CXW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.95% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CXW has declined.
CXW's Gross Margin of 24.70% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CXW is outperformed by 63.41% of its industry peers.
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
Compared to 5 years ago, CXW has less shares outstanding
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 1.54. This is a bad value and indicates that CXW is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.54, CXW is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.68% 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.98, CXW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.63% of the companies in the same industry.
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 5.98
Altman-Z 1.54
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC8.01%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.60, CXW is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.54% 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 68.29% 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 49.25%, 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.
Looking at the last year, CXW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.43% 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)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.
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

CXW is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.19.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CXW is valued a bit cheaper than 71.95% of the companies in the same industry.
CXW is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.31, the valuation of CXW can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CXW is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.93% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CXW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.19
Fwd PE 11.31
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

79.27% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CXW, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
86.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CXW, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.78
EV/EBITDA 8.05
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)0.19
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 (11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 17.53 +0.34 (+1.98%)

17.19

+0.44 (+2.63%)

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 Change0.2%
Ins Owners1.26%
Ins Owner Change-5.29%
Market Cap1.84B
Revenue(TTM)1.96B
Net Income(TTM)104.03M
Analysts80
Price Target30.09 (75.04%)
Short Float %2.59%
Short Ratio2.92
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)-1.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)23.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.68%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.19
Fwd PE 11.31
P/S 0.92
P/FCF 10.78
P/OCF 6.77
P/B 1.25
P/tB 1.25
EV/EBITDA 8.05
EPS(TTM)1
EY5.82%
EPS(NY)1.52
Fwd EY8.84%
FCF(TTM)1.6
FCFY9.28%
OCF(TTM)2.54
OCFY14.78%
SpS18.66
BVpS13.8
TBVpS13.76
PEG (NY)0.19
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 1.54
F-Score8
WACC8.01%
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)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 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 17.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.25.


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.