Centene Corporation (CNC) — Stock Score Summary

Centene Corporation (CNC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 95/100 based on Quality (41/100), Value (58/100), and Momentum (85/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Centene is a managed care organization heavily exposed to Medicaid and government programs. It operates on razor-thin margins and faces severe regulatory and political headwinds, making it a poor fit for a quality-focused fund.

Centene Corporation is a prominent diversified healthcare enterprise specializing in government-sponsored healthcare programs, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. Its competitive moat derives from its vast scale, deep expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments, and efficient management of care for underserved populations. Centene is a market leader in the U.S. managed care sector, particularly within the Medicaid segment.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$62.70
Market Cap$29.1B
P/E (Forward)14.07
Price/Book1.44
Return on Equity-26.0%
Return on Invested Capital-15.1%
Debt/Equity76.05
Gross Margin10.6%
Operating Margin5.1%
Revenue Growth5.1%
Free Cash Flow$6.8B

Centene Corporation operates in the Healthcare Plans industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centene Corporation’s (CNC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Centene Corporation (CNC) is 95/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (41), Value (58), and Momentum (85) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Centene Corporation have an economic moat?
Centene Corporation (CNC) has a Quality factor score of 41/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Centene Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Centene Corporation (CNC) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 95/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Centene Corporation in?
Centene Corporation (CNC) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Healthcare Plans industry (United States).
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