CoreCivic Inc (CXW) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
CoreCivic Inc stock (CXW) is currently trading at $19.98. CoreCivic Inc PE ratio is 18.50. CoreCivic Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.94. Analyst consensus price target for CXW is $30.25. WallStSmart rates CXW as Moderate Buy.
- CXW PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- CXW PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- CXW intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- CXW stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- CXW fair value vs current price
- CXW insider transactions and insider buying
- Is CXW undervalued or overvalued?
- CoreCivic Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CXW Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CXW analyst price target and Smart Rating
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CXW Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · CoreCivic Inc (CXW)
CXW trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $50.54, offering a 63% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
CoreCivic Inc (CXW) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
CoreCivic Inc (CXW) Key Strengths (7)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Earnings per share surging 42.40% year-over-year
93.56% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Good growth relative to its price
Trading at 1.35x book value, attractively priced
Strong revenue growth at 26.00% annually
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
CoreCivic Inc (CXW) Areas to Watch (3)
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
CoreCivic Inc (CXW) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 70/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 7 register as strengths (avg 8.7/10) while 3 fall into concern territory (avg 3.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.06), Price/Sales (0.94), Price/Book (1.35) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 26.00%, EPS Growth at 42.40%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 8.04%, Operating Margin at 9.22%, Profit Margin at 5.27%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 8.04% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 26.00% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
The combination of Price/Sales and EPS Growth makes a compelling case at current levels. The key risk is Operating Margin, but the overall fundamental picture is positive with a clear path to maintaining or improving the current B grade.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
CXW Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CXW's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.94x trades 49% below its historical average of 1.85x (7th percentile). The current valuation is 82% below its historical high of 5.28x set in Aug 2006, and 43% above its historical low of 0.66x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.8x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for CoreCivic Inc (CXW) · INDUSTRIALS › SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES
The Big Picture
CoreCivic Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 2.2B with 26% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 5.3%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 26% YoY, reaching 2.2B. This pace significantly outperforms most SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES peers.
Free cash flow is -42M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can CoreCivic Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can CoreCivic Inc maintain 26%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Debt management: total debt of 1.2B is significantly higher than cash (112M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact CoreCivic Inc.
Bottom Line
CoreCivic Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (26% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About CoreCivic Inc(CXW)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES
USA
CoreCivic, Inc. owns and operates partnership correctional, detention and residential reentry facilities in the United States. The company is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee.