CXW
CoreCivic Inc
NYSE: CXW · INDUSTRIALS · SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES
$20.33
-6.83% today
Updated 2026-05-08
Market cap
$2.16B
P/E ratio
20.20
P/S ratio
0.98x
EPS (TTM)
$1.08
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$16 – $23
Volume
1.2M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
70
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
8.0
Growth
A5.5
Quality
C+5.5
Profitability
C+7.3
Valuation
B+5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.4
Altman Z-Score
Distress
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$29.80
+46.58%
12-Month target
$24.98
+22.87%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$40.38
Margin of safety
+54.19%
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Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Revenue growth 26.00% QoQ
+ 54.19% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Altman Z 1.39 — distress zone
- Negative free cash flow $-41.90M
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.85B | $1.90B | $1.96B | $2.21B | $2.21B |
| Net income | $122.32M | $67.59M | $68.87M | $116.50M | $37.92M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.08 |
| Free cash flow | $72.19M | $161.65M | $197.98M | $53.97M | $-41.90M |
| Profit margin | 6.63% | 3.56% | 3.51% | 5.27% | 5.27% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
CoreCivic Inc trades at $20.33. representing a P/E of 20.20x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 70/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.39, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $2.21B. with profit margins at 5.27%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $40.38.
Frequently asked questions
What is CoreCivic Inc's stock price?
CoreCivic Inc (CXW) trades at $20.33.
Is CoreCivic Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 70/100 (Grade B, Buy). DCF value $40.38.
What is the price target of CoreCivic Inc (CXW)?
The analyst target price is $29.80, representing +46.6% upside from the current price of $20.33.
What is the intrinsic value of CoreCivic Inc (CXW)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $40.38, a +54.2% margin of safety versus $20.33.
What is CoreCivic Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $2.21B.
Piotroski F-Score?
5/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.39 — distress.
Company info
SectorINDUSTRIALS
IndustrySECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.98x
ROE8.04%
Beta0.68
50D MA$19.59
200D MA$19.27
Shares out0.10B
Float0.09B
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Avg volume1.2M
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