CORECIVIC INC (CXW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CXW • US21871N1019

17.31 USD
-0.18 (-1.03%)
Last: Mar 12, 2026, 12:49 PM

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

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, CXW scores 6 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. An interesting combination arises when we look at growth and value: CXW is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. CXW Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CXW had positive earnings in the past year.
  • CXW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of CXW (3.58%) is better than 68.29% of its industry peers.
  • CXW has a Return On Equity of 8.29%. This is in the better half of the industry: CXW outperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
  • CXW has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.95%. This is in the better half of the industry: CXW outperforms 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 last Return On Invested Capital (5.95%) for CXW is above the 3 year average (5.17%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.27%, CXW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CXW's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of CXW (10.44%) is better than 70.73% of its industry peers.
  • CXW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • CXW's Gross Margin of 23.83% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CXW is outperformed by 60.98% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CXW has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for CXW is higher compared to a year ago.
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

  • CXW has an Altman-Z score of 1.50. 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 1.50. 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.
  • CXW has a Debt to FCF ratio of 22.62. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CXW outperforms 53.66% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86 indicates that CXW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • CXW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.86. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CXW outperforms 43.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
Debt/FCF 22.62
Altman-Z 1.5
ROIC/WACC0.72
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 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's Current ratio of 1.66 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CXW outperforms 58.54% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.66 indicates that CXW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of CXW (1.66) is better than 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

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 78.69% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.34% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has grown by 12.72% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.02% on average over the past years.
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

  • CXW is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 45.67% yearly.
  • 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

  • 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 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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.88 indicates a correct valuation of CXW.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CXW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CXW is cheaper than 79.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, CXW is valued a bit cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.49 indicates a reasonable valuation of CXW.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CXW is valued cheaper than 86.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CXW to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.27), we can say CXW is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.88
Fwd PE 11.49
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CXW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CXW is cheaper than 79.27% of the companies listed 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 60.98% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 31.34
EV/EBITDA 7.87
CXW Per share dataCXW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

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.
  • The decent profitability rating of CXW may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as CXW's earnings are expected to grow with 45.67% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.42
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y45.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. CXW Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CXW does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CXW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CORECIVIC INC

NYSE:CXW (3/12/2026, 12:49:36 PM)

17.31

-0.18 (-1.03%)

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 Cap1.69B
Revenue(TTM)2.21B
Net Income(TTM)116.50M
Analysts80
Price Target30.09 (73.83%)
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 15.88
Fwd PE 11.49
P/S 0.76
P/FCF 31.34
P/OCF 8.69
P/B 1.2
P/tB 1.21
EV/EBITDA 7.87
EPS(TTM)1.09
EY6.3%
EPS(NY)1.51
Fwd EY8.71%
FCF(TTM)0.55
FCFY3.19%
OCF(TTM)1.99
OCFY11.51%
SpS22.63
BVpS14.38
TBVpS14.29
PEG (NY)0.42
PEG (5Y)0.92
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 1.5
F-Score7
WACC8.22%
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.