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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
A
5.5
Quality
C+
5.5
Profitability
C+
7.3
Valuation
B+
5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.4
Altman Z-Score
Distress
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →195 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$29.80
+46.58%
12-Month target
$24.98
+22.87%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$40.38
Margin of safety
+54.19%
0 Strong Buy4 Buy0 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

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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
Metric2022202320242025TTM
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 margin6.63%3.56%3.51%5.27%5.27%

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
CXW$2.16B708.05.57.35.5+54.19%Strong Buy
CAT$412.55B677.38.04.34.5Strong Buy
GE$316.20B594.08.03.75.3Buy
GEV$300.69B678.07.04.34.3Strong Buy
RTX$238.07B597.36.03.36.0-51.94%Buy
BA$182.12B485.35.02.04.0-42.97%Hold

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
Short ratio
Avg volume1.2M

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