CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) — Stock Score Summary

CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) has a MoatMap StockRank of 84/100 based on Quality (51/100), Value (50/100), and Momentum (67/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. CoreCivic operates private prisons and detention centers. While it has stable government contracts, it is politically sensitive, capital-intensive, and does not align with our 18-month structural macro themes.

CoreCivic, Inc. is a diversified government solutions company that owns and operates correctional and detention facilities, and provides re-entry programs and residential treatment centers. The company benefits from long-term contracts with government agencies, its expertise in managing secure facilities, and its scale as a leading private correctional operator. CoreCivic is a dominant player in the private correctional and detention services industry, adapting its offerings to include rehabilitation and re-entry programs.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$21.35
Market Cap$2.2B
P/E (TTM)17.23
P/E (Forward)10.65
Price/Book1.50
Return on Equity9.0%
Return on Invested Capital7.6%
Debt/Equity101.99
Gross Margin23.6%
Operating Margin11.4%
Revenue Growth25.8%
Free Cash Flow$-32M

CoreCivic, Inc. operates in the Security & Protection Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CoreCivic, Inc.’s (CXW) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) is 84/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (51), Value (50), and Momentum (67) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does CoreCivic, Inc. have an economic moat?
CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) has a Quality factor score of 51/100. 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 CoreCivic, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 84/100. 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 CoreCivic, Inc. in?
CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Security & Protection Services industry (United States).
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