AlphaStocks
5.1
Consider Buy

CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW)

Industrials / Diversified Support Services

S&P SmallCap 600

$19.14

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Consider Buy

Score based on 4 of 5 models — moderate confidence

#541out of 1127 in Industrials

Is CoreCivic, Inc. a Good Investment in 2026?

CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) scores 5.1 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates CoreCivic, Inc. as Strong (7/9). However, the Graham model rates it Caution — 8% above fair value. CoreCivic, Inc. currently trades below its estimated fair value of $25, suggesting potential upside. CoreCivic, Inc. ranks #541 out of 1127 stocks in the Industrials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E17.6ROE8.1Market Cap2B

Estimated Fair Value

$24.5822% below

Fair value above market price. EPS grew 75% year-over-year. P/E of 18x is moderate for this quality level.

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

Strong

7/9

Buffett

Neutral

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Caution

8% above fair value

Lynch

Attractive

Growth rate vs price (PEG)

Greenblatt

Strong

Top half (rank 35%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) scores 5.1 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Fair value above market price. EPS grew 75% year-over-year. P/E of 18x is moderate for this quality level.
What is CoreCivic, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?
CoreCivic, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score status is Strong. The raw score is 7/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is CXW overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $25, CXW appears undervalued. The stock currently trades 22% below its estimated fair value. Fair value above market price. EPS grew 75% year-over-year. P/E of 18x is moderate for this quality level.
How does CXW compare to other Industrials stocks?
CoreCivic, Inc. ranks #541 out of 1127 stocks in the Industrials sector, placing it in the top 48% of its sector by composite score. This is an above-average position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about CXW?
AlphaStocks evaluates CXW using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Strong; Buffett: Neutral; Graham: Caution; Lynch: Attractive; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Strong. These models are combined into a single composite score of 5.1/10.

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