CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
CoreCivic, Inc. is in the Industrials sector and Security & Protection Services industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 34/100.
Quick answer for CXW
CoreCivic, Inc. currently has a Wall Street Score of 34/100. The stored market price is $34.93. Its financial score is 34/100. Its valuation score is 16/100. The latest WSS change is -0.1 points. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What CoreCivic, Inc. does
CoreCivic, Inc. specializes in the ownership and management of a diverse portfolio of correctional institutions, detention centers, and residential reentry facilities throughout the United States. Its operations are organized into three distinct divisions: CoreCivic Safety, CoreCivic Community, and CoreCivic Properties. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services to its government partners, encompassing the administration of correctional and detention services, the provision of a network of residential reentry centers designed to combat the nation's recidivism challenges, and tailored government real estate solutions. Within these facilities, CoreCivic delivers a range of rehabilitative and educational initiatives, including fundamental schooling, spiritual support, practical life skills and vocational training, and programs for substance abuse recovery. As of the close of 2021,
CXW financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 34/100
- Current price:
- $34.93
- Market capitalization:
- $3.45B
- Revenue:
- $2.48B
- Net income:
- $127.9M
- Free cash flow:
- $54.0M
- Cash:
- $108.9M
- Total debt:
- $1.35B
- EPS:
- 1.23
- P/E ratio:
- 28.4x
- Financial score:
- 34/100
- Valuation score:
- 16/100
- Revenue score:
- 32/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +0.1%.
- Free cash flow is $54.0M, showing positive cash generation.
- The balance sheet shows $108.9M of cash versus $1.35B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
- The latest Wall Street Score change is -0.1 points: CXW decreased 0.1 points because some fundamentals weakened.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 16/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 34/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-09-17.
How to research CXW
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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