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CORECIVIC INC (CXW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

19.05 USD
-0.06 (-0.31%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 3:03:21 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CXW. CXW was compared to 81 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. CXW has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 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.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

CXW's Return On Assets of 3.51% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CXW outperforms 69.14% of its industry peers.
CXW's Return On Equity of 7.43% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CXW outperforms 65.43% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CXW (5.58%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

CXW has a better Profit Margin (5.24%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
CXW's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CXW has a better Operating Margin (10.22%) than 71.60% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CXW has declined.
The Gross Margin of CXW (24.13%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CXW has declined.
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 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.
CXW has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CXW has less shares outstanding
CXW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CXW Yearly Shares OutstandingCXW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

CXW has an Altman-Z score of 1.61. This is a bad value and indicates that CXW is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CXW has a Altman-Z score of 1.61. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CXW outperforms 40.74% 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.
CXW has a better Debt to FCF ratio (9.24) than 61.73% of its industry peers.
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 44.44% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF 9.24
Altman-Z 1.61
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC8.22%
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 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.41 indicates that CXW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CXW has a Current ratio (1.41) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.41 indicates that CXW should not have too much problems paying 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 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.
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.
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)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 57.86% 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 Y67.89%
EPS Next 2Y57.86%
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

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 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 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.05, CXW is valued on the expensive side.
72.84% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CXW, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CXW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.51.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.53, 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 85.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CXW to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say CXW is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.05
Fwd PE 12.53
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 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
76.54% 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 17.64
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.
CXW's earnings are expected to grow with 57.86% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.28
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 0%

CORECIVIC INC

NYSE:CXW (1/2/2026, 3:03:21 PM)

19.05

-0.06 (-0.31%)

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 Cap1.99B
Revenue(TTM)2.09B
Net Income(TTM)109.24M
Analysts80
Price Target30.09 (57.95%)
Short Float %3.39%
Short Ratio3.39
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)-14.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-37.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.44%
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 19.05
Fwd PE 12.53
P/S 0.95
P/FCF 17.64
P/OCF 8.51
P/B 1.35
P/tB 1.36
EV/EBITDA 8.78
EPS(TTM)1
EY5.25%
EPS(NY)1.52
Fwd EY7.98%
FCF(TTM)1.08
FCFY5.67%
OCF(TTM)2.24
OCFY11.76%
SpS19.95
BVpS14.06
TBVpS13.98
PEG (NY)0.28
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
WACC8.22%
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 Y67.89%
EPS Next 2Y57.86%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for CORECIVIC INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CORECIVIC INC (CXW). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of CXW stock?

CORECIVIC INC (CXW) has a profitability rating of 5 / 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 67.89% in the next year.