AlphaStocks
4.5
Weak

CENTENE CORP (CNC)

Health Care / Managed Health Care

S&P 500

$54.94

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Weak

Score based on 4 of 5 models — moderate confidence

#709out of 1126 in Health Care

Is CENTENE CORP a Good Investment in 2026?

CENTENE CORP (CNC) scores 4.5 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Weak rating. The Lynch model rates CENTENE CORP as Attractive. However, the Greenblatt Magic Formula model rates it Caution — Bottom half (rank 98%). CENTENE CORP currently trades below its estimated fair value of $89, suggesting potential upside. CENTENE CORP ranks #709 out of 1126 stocks in the Health Care sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

ROE-32.6Market Cap27B

Estimated Fair Value

$88.7338% below

Fair value above market price — fundamentals support a higher valuation.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Neutral

4/9

Buffett

Caution

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Caution

Price vs intrinsic value

Lynch

Attractive

Growth rate vs price (PEG)

Greenblatt

Caution

Bottom half (rank 98%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CENTENE CORP (CNC) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, CENTENE CORP (CNC) scores 4.5 out of 10, earning a Weak rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Fair value above market price — fundamentals support a higher valuation.
What is CENTENE CORP's Piotroski F-Score?
CENTENE CORP's Piotroski F-Score status is Neutral. The raw score is 4/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is CNC overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $89, CNC appears undervalued. The stock currently trades 38% below its estimated fair value. Fair value above market price — fundamentals support a higher valuation.
How does CNC compare to other Health Care stocks?
CENTENE CORP ranks #709 out of 1126 stocks in the Health Care sector, placing it in the top 63% of its sector by composite score. There are higher-ranked alternatives in this sector worth exploring.
What do investment models say about CNC?
AlphaStocks evaluates CNC using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Neutral; Buffett: Caution; Graham: Caution; Lynch: Attractive; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Caution. These models are combined into a single composite score of 4.5/10.

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