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.
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.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- CXW has a better Return On Assets (3.58%) than 68.29% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.29%, CXW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.95%, CXW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.41% of the companies in the same 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 (5.95%) 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
- CXW has a better Profit Margin (5.27%) than 68.29% of its industry peers.
- CXW's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CXW has a better Operating Margin (10.44%) than 71.95% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CXW has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 23.83%, CXW is doing worse than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- CXW's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CXW has less shares outstanding
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.53, we must say that CXW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.53, CXW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.24% 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 52.44% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.86 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CXW outperforms 43.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.53 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC8.09%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.66 indicates that CXW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of CXW (1.66) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CXW has a Quick Ratio of 1.66. This is a normal value and indicates that CXW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CXW's Quick ratio of 1.66 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CXW outperforms 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.
- CXW shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.72%.
- 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
- CXW is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 45.67% yearly.
- 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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. CXW Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.43, CXW is valued on the expensive side.
- 79.27% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CXW, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- CXW is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.61 indicates a correct valuation of CXW.
- 85.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CXW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CXW to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.83), we can say CXW is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.61 |
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.
- CXW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CXW is cheaper than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.07 |
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)0.46
PEG (5Y)1.01
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
NYSE:CXW (3/16/2026, 2:25:02 PM)
19
+0.79 (+4.34%)
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-4.52%
Ins Owners1.82%
Ins Owner Change13.28%
Market Cap1.86B
Revenue(TTM)2.21B
Net Income(TTM)116.50M
Analysts80
Price Target30.09 (58.37%)
Short Float %2.91%
Short Ratio2.64
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 | 17.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.61 | ||
| P/S | 0.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.54 | ||
| P/B | 1.32 | ||
| P/tB | 1.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.07 |
EPS(TTM)1.09
EY5.74%
EPS(NY)1.51
Fwd EY7.93%
FCF(TTM)0.55
FCFY2.91%
OCF(TTM)1.99
OCFY10.48%
SpS22.63
BVpS14.38
TBVpS14.29
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)1.01
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 | 1.53 |
F-Score7
WACC8.09%
ROIC/WACC0.74
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 7 / 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.