CORECIVIC INC (CXW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:CXW • US21871N1019

18.77 USD
-0.12 (-0.64%)
Last: Feb 10, 2026, 01:41 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

CXW gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 80 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. CXW has an average financial health and profitability rating. CXW is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent 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.
  • In the past year CXW had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • CXW had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CXW had a positive operating cash flow.
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 has a better Return On Assets (3.51%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 7.43%, CXW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CXW has a Return On Invested Capital (5.58%) which 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 10.58%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (5.58%) for CXW is above the 3 year average (4.72%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

  • The Profit Margin of CXW (5.24%) is better than 66.25% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CXW has declined.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.22%, CXW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CXW has declined.
  • CXW has a worse Gross Margin (24.13%) than 61.25% of its industry peers.
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.61, we must say that CXW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.61, CXW is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.24 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CXW outperforms 60.00% 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 43.75% 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

  • CXW has a Current Ratio of 1.41. This is a normal value and indicates that CXW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of CXW (1.41) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.41 indicates that CXW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CXW's Quick ratio of 1.41 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CXW outperforms 55.00% of 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

  • 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.
  • Measured over the past years, CXW shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -17.17% on average per year.
  • CXW shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.72%.
  • 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CXW will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 58.38% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CXW will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y67.56%
EPS Next 2Y58.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.2%
Revenue Next 2Y13.79%
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 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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.77 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CXW.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CXW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • CXW is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.27, which indicates a correct valuation of CXW.
  • 86.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CXW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • CXW is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.77
Fwd PE 12.27
CXW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCXW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CXW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CXW is cheaper than 73.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CXW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CXW is cheaper than 76.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.38
EV/EBITDA 8.71
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 58.38% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y58.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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CORECIVIC INC

NYSE:CXW (2/10/2026, 1:41:54 PM)

18.77

-0.12 (-0.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)02-11
Inst Owners91.37%
Inst Owner Change0.47%
Ins Owners1.29%
Ins Owner Change-1.2%
Market Cap1.96B
Revenue(TTM)2.09B
Net Income(TTM)109.24M
Analysts80
Price Target30.09 (60.31%)
Short Float %2.99%
Short Ratio3.2
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-36.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.99%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.77
Fwd PE 12.27
P/S 0.94
P/FCF 17.38
P/OCF 8.38
P/B 1.33
P/tB 1.34
EV/EBITDA 8.71
EPS(TTM)1
EY5.33%
EPS(NY)1.53
Fwd EY8.15%
FCF(TTM)1.08
FCFY5.75%
OCF(TTM)2.24
OCFY11.93%
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 Y67.56%
EPS Next 2Y58.38%
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 2Y13.79%
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 67.56% in the next year.