CXW
CoreCivic Inc
NYSE: CXW · INDUSTRIALS · SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES
$19.88
+0.65% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$2.68B
P/E ratio
22.03
P/S ratio
1.15x
EPS (TTM)
$1.23
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$16 – $28
Volume
1.0M
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
+49.90%
12-Month target
$24.98
+25.65%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$33.79
Margin of safety
+45.25%
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Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Revenue growth 25.80% QoQ
+ 45.25% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Altman Z 1.39 — distress zone
- Negative free cash flow $-9.50M
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.85B | $1.90B | $1.96B | $2.21B | $2.34B |
| Net income | $122.32M | $67.59M | $68.87M | $116.50M | $37.92M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.23 |
| Free cash flow | $72.19M | $161.65M | $197.98M | $53.97M | $-9.50M |
| Profit margin | 6.63% | 3.56% | 3.51% | 5.27% | 5.53% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
CoreCivic Inc trades at $19.88. representing a P/E of 22.03x 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 $2.34B. with profit margins at 5.53%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $33.79.
Frequently asked questions
What is CoreCivic Inc's stock price?
CoreCivic Inc (CXW) trades at $19.88, on a P/E of 22.0x and a P/S of 1.1x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is CoreCivic Inc overvalued?
CoreCivic Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 70/100 (Grade B), which we rate Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $33.79 versus the $19.88 price, a 45.3% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of CoreCivic Inc (CXW)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $29.80, about 49.9% above the current $19.88. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of CoreCivic Inc (CXW)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $33.79, a +45.3% margin of safety versus today's $19.88. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is CoreCivic Inc's revenue?
CoreCivic Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $2.34B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
CoreCivic Inc's Altman Z-Score is 1.39, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorINDUSTRIALS
IndustrySECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.15x
ROE9.27%
Beta0.64
50D MA$21.27
200D MA$19.51
Shares out0.10B
Float0.10B
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Avg volume1.0M
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