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.
Overall CXW gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CXW against 82 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CXW get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. An interesting combination arises when we look at growth and value: CXW is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued.
1. CXW Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CXW had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CXW had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years CXW 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years CXW always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- CXW has a Return On Assets of 3.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: CXW outperforms 68.29% of its industry peers.
- CXW has a better Return On Equity (8.29%) than 65.85% of its industry peers.
- CXW has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.95%) than 63.41% of its industry peers.
- CXW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.17%. This 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.27%, CXW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- CXW's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CXW's Operating Margin of 10.44% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CXW outperforms 70.73% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CXW has declined.
- CXW has a Gross Margin of 23.83%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CXW underperforms 60.98% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CXW has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. CXW Health Analysis
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.
- CXW has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- CXW has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CXW has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- CXW has an Altman-Z score of 1.52. 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 1.52, CXW is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- CXW has a debt to FCF ratio of 22.62. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CXW would need 22.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 22.62, CXW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- CXW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86. This is a neutral value indicating CXW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- CXW has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.86) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.52 |
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC8.2%
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.66 indicates that CXW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CXW has a better Quick ratio (1.66) than 68.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.66 |
3. CXW Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 78.69% over the past year.
- CXW shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.34% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, CXW shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.72% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, CXW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.02% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, CXW will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 45.67% 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 13.32% on average per year.
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.
4. CXW Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.26 indicates a correct valuation of CXW.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CXW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.25, CXW is valued a bit cheaper.
- CXW is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.76.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CXW is valued cheaper than 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CXW to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.39), we can say CXW is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 78.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CXW, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 32.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.99 |
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 has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)0.94
EPS Next 2Y45.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. CXW Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CXW does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
CXW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
17.72
-0.2 (-1.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners93.08%
Inst Owner Change-4.5%
Ins Owners1.82%
Ins Owner Change12.45%
Market Cap1.73B
Revenue(TTM)2.21B
Net Income(TTM)116.50M
Analysts80
Price Target30.09 (69.81%)
Short Float %2.72%
Short Ratio2.69
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.76 | ||
| P/S | 0.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.9 | ||
| P/B | 1.23 | ||
| P/tB | 1.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.99 |
EPS(TTM)1.09
EY6.15%
EPS(NY)1.51
Fwd EY8.5%
FCF(TTM)0.55
FCFY3.12%
OCF(TTM)1.99
OCFY11.24%
SpS22.63
BVpS14.38
TBVpS14.29
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)0.94
Graham Number18.78
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC8.2%
ROIC/WACC0.73
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
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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.