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Centene Corporation · Healthcare · United States · $31.3B · Avg Vol: $311M/d

92
StockRank
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Q
42
V
65
M
85
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-26.0%
D/E
0.8x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Centene has the weakest quality reading in this batch at Q42 with M86 doing nearly all the work, and insiders have sold. A composite this dependent on momentum, with quality that far below the midpoint and insider selling on record, is adverse evidence rather than thin information.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue144.5B154.0B163.1B194.8B10.5%178.3B190.3B191.1B-1.0%
EPS2.094.976.33-13.5374.0%-12.93
Shares550.8M534.5M495.9M491.8M-10.7%493.8M
Debt21.3B18.9B19.4B18.2B-5.2%16.4B
Equity24.1B25.8B26.4B20.0B-6.0%
Op CF6.3B8.1B154.0M5.1B-6.7%7.9B
Inv CF-2.9B-1.2B-1.1B472.0M
Fin CF-4.2B-1.7B-2.4B-1.6B
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PRICE (1Y)-0.2%
60.6462.6664.6866.7068.72Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$63.41
RSI (14)
42.3
52W High
$69.36
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
42
ROIC
-15.1%32.5
ROE
-26.0%28.7
GP/Assets
24.5%56.8
Op. Margin
5.1%56.2
FCF/Assets
8.9%83.9
Piotroski
430.1
Int. Cover
-8.9x24.3
D/E Ratio
0.76x20.0
Current Ratio
1.12x14.5
Value
65
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
8.7x74.7
P/FCF
4.6x93.6
P/B
1.5x71.5
P/S
0.2x98.0
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
85
52W High %
91%89.0
RS 6M
32%90.6
SMA 50/200
1.38x96.0
EPS Rev 4W
+0.5%81.9
EPS Rev 12W
+12.5%88.3
EPS Improve
+135%80.7
Q Growth
18%58.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$31.3B
P/E (Forward)
14.7x
Gross Margin
10.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Healthcare, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CNC are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CNCCentene Corporation(you)$31.3B92STRONG BUY
HUMHumana Inc.$46.7B86STRONG BUY
ELVElevance Health, Inc.$81.9B94STRONG BUY
CIThe Cigna Group$76.6B97STRONG BUY
CVS.DECVS Health Corporation$134.2B93STRONG BUY
OSCROscar Health, Inc.$8.5B88STRONG BUY
MOHMolina Healthcare, Inc.$10.3B77BUY
UNHUnitedHealth Group Incorporated$382.1B91STRONG BUY
PGNYProgyny, Inc.$2.4B97STRONG BUY
CLOVClover Health Investments, Corp.$2.3B73BUY

Peer medians: ROE -25.4% · P/E 27.9x · Gross margin 50.8%

Centene Corporation (CNC) — Stock Score Summary

Centene Corporation (CNC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 92/100 based on Quality (42/100), Value (65/100), and Momentum (85/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Centene has the weakest quality reading in this batch at Q42 with M86 doing nearly all the work, and insiders have sold. A composite this dependent on momentum, with quality that far below the midpoint and insider selling on record, is adverse evidence rather than thin information.

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$63.41
Market Cap$31.3B
P/E (Forward)14.71
Price/Book1.52
Return on Equity-26.0%
Return on Invested Capital-15.1%
Debt/Equity0.76x
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 92/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (42), Value (65), and Momentum (85) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Centene Corporation have an economic moat?
Centene Corporation (CNC) has a Quality factor score of 42/100. 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 92/100. 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).