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CoreCivicCXW -0.50%63 EV-to-EBIT is 17.22 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 15.22. GuruFocus rates CXW with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 852 Business Services companies, CoreCivic ranks worse than 70.19% on this metric.
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CoreCivic's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,058 Mil.
CoreCivic's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $242 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
CoreCivic EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CoreCivic's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, CoreCivic's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CoreCivic's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CoreCivic's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
CoreCivic's current Enterprise Value is $4,169 Mil.
CoreCivic's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $242 Mil.
* 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 (CXW) has a EV-to-EBIT of 17.22 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on CoreCivic and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 15.22. Over the past decade, CoreCivic's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.29 to 33.56. According to the industry distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #598 out of 852 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 70.2%.
Is CoreCivic's EV-to-EBIT too high?
CoreCivic's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.22 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 15.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.29 to a high of 33.56. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.30. CoreCivic's value of 17.22 is 52.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #598 out of 852 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to GEO and BRC?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #598 out of 852 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places CoreCivic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.30. CoreCivic's value of 17.22 is 52.5% above this benchmark. Historically, CoreCivic's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.29 to 33.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.22 vs. the industry median of 11.30, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.30, based on 852 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CoreCivic's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.22 is 52.5% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on CoreCivic and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CoreCivic's current EV-to-EBIT is 17.22, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 15.22. 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 (CXW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.23, compared to a current price of $30.15 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 17.22, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 15.22 and 52.5% above the Business Services industry median of 11.30. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CoreCivic (CXW), the current EV-to-EBIT is 17.22 as of Aug. 05, 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 (CXW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CoreCivic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.15 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.23.
GuruFocus considers CoreCivic to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CXW:
EV-to-EBIT: 17.22 (13% above median its 10-year median of 15.22)
GF Value™: $22.23 vs. price of $30.15 (35.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.5% above the Business Services median (#598 of 852)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CXW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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