CoreCivic (FRA:PSRA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.16 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 89% Above Median

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FRA:PSRA CoreCivic Inc FRA:PSRA
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GF Value €19.32
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What is CoreCivic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

CoreCivic FRA:PSRA -0.72% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.16 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 1.14. GuruFocus rates FRA:PSRA with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Business Services companies, CoreCivic ranks worse than 63.1% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), CoreCivic's current share price is €27.40. CoreCivic's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.69. CoreCivic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.16.

The historical rank and industry rank for CoreCivic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:PSRA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43   Med: 1.14   Max: 2.62
Current: 2.14

During the past years, CoreCivic's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.62. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 1.14.

FRA:PSRA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
63.1% of 729 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs FRA:PSRA: 2.14

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

CoreCivic's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.208. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €12.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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CoreCivic  (FRA:PSRA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


CoreCivic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


CoreCivic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CoreCivic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

CoreCivic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

CoreCivic Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.70 0.80 1.01 1.51 1.32

CoreCivic Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.40 1.45 1.40 1.32 1.29

FRA:PSRA vs BCO, GEO, BRC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, CoreCivic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


CoreCivic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CoreCivic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CoreCivic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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CoreCivic Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

CoreCivic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=27.40/12.69
=2.16

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

CoreCivic's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, CoreCivic's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=12.208/330.2130*330.2130
=12.208

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

CoreCivic Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 10.940 241.018 14.989
201609 10.947 241.428 14.973
201612 11.766 241.432 16.093
201703 11.580 243.801 15.684
201706 11.020 244.955 14.856
201709 10.355 246.819 13.854
201712 10.377 246.524 13.900
201803 9.812 249.554 12.983
201806 10.311 251.989 13.512
201809 10.270 252.439 13.434
201812 10.481 251.233 13.776
201903 10.275 254.202 13.347
201906 10.274 256.143 13.245
201909 10.546 256.759 13.563
201912 10.404 256.974 13.369
202003 10.254 258.115 13.118
202006 10.258 257.797 13.140
202009 10.026 260.280 12.720
202012 9.551 260.474 12.108
202103 8.848 264.877 11.030
202106 8.880 271.696 10.793
202109 9.465 274.310 11.394
202112 10.098 278.802 11.960
202203 10.392 287.504 11.936
202206 10.917 296.311 12.166
202209 12.317 296.808 13.703
202212 11.759 296.797 13.083
202303 11.664 301.836 12.761
202306 11.692 305.109 12.654
202309 12.028 307.789 12.904
202312 12.019 306.746 12.938
202403 11.907 312.332 12.589
202406 12.195 314.175 12.818
202409 12.062 315.301 12.632
202412 12.981 315.605 13.582
202503 12.483 319.799 12.889
202506 11.937 322.561 12.220
202509 11.888 324.800 12.086
202512 11.995 324.054 12.223
202603 12.208 330.213 12.208

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.16 mean?
CoreCivic (FRA:PSRA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.16 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CoreCivic and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 1.14. Over the past decade, CoreCivic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 2.62. According to the industry distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #460 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 63.1%.
Is CoreCivic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
CoreCivic's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.16 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 1.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 2.62. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. CoreCivic's value of 2.16 is 38.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #460 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CoreCivic has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CoreCivic's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BCO and GEO?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #460 out of 729 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places CoreCivic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. CoreCivic's value of 2.16 is 38.5% above this benchmark. Historically, CoreCivic's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 2.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.14 vs. the industry median of 1.56, CoreCivic has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.56, based on 729 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CoreCivic's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.16 is 38.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CoreCivic and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CoreCivic's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.16, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 1.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CoreCivic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CoreCivic (FRA:PSRA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.32, compared to a current price of €27.40 — trading 41.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.16, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 1.14 and 38.5% above the Business Services industry median of 1.56. CoreCivic's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CoreCivic (FRA:PSRA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.16 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is CoreCivic (FRA:PSRA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CoreCivic stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €27.40 is trading 41.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.32. GuruFocus considers CoreCivic to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PSRA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.16 (89% above median its 10-year median of 1.14)
  • GF Value™: €19.32 vs. price of €27.40 (41.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.5% above the Business Services median (#460 of 729)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PSRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CoreCivic Business Description

Other Exchanges CXW:USAPSRA:Germany
Address 5501 Virginia Way, Suite 110, Brentwood, TN, USA, 37027
CoreCivic Inc is an owner and operator of private prisons and detention centers in the United States. It operates in three segments: Safety, Community, and Properties. The Community segment owns and operates residential reentry centers. The Properties segment owns properties for lease to third parties and government agencies. The vast majority of the company's revenue comes from the CoreCivic Safety segment which consists of correctional and detention facilities that are owned, or controlled via a long-term lease, and managed by the company, as well as those correctional and detention facilities owned by third parties but managed by CoreCivic.
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