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CoreCivicCXW +3.23%63 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.71 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 9.31. GuruFocus rates CXW with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 904 Business Services companies, CoreCivic ranks worse than 69.91% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, CoreCivic's enterprise value is $4,376 Mil.
CoreCivic's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $374 Mil. Therefore, CoreCivic's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for CoreCivic's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CXW'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.51 Med: 9.31 Max: 12.81
Current: 11.71
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of CoreCivic was 12.81. The lowest was 5.51. And the median was 9.31.
CXW's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 69.91% of 904
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.805
vs CXW: 11.71
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
CoreCivic's share price for today is $32.24.
CoreCivic's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $1.230.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for CoreCivic's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CoreCivic's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CoreCivic's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
CoreCivic's current Enterprise Value is $4,376 Mil.
CoreCivic's EBITDA 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 $374 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-EBITDA of 11.71 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CoreCivic. This is 26% above median its historical median of 9.31. Over the past decade, CoreCivic's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.51 to 12.81. According to the industry distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #632 out of 904 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 69.9%.
Is CoreCivic's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
CoreCivic's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.71 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 9.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.51 to a high of 12.81. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.81. CoreCivic's value of 11.71 is 50% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #632 out of 904 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-EBITDA compare to GEO and BRC?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #632 out of 904 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places CoreCivic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.81. CoreCivic's value of 11.71 is 50% above this benchmark. Historically, CoreCivic's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.51 to 12.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.31 vs. the industry median of 7.81, 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-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.81, based on 904 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CoreCivic's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.71 is 50% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CoreCivic. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CoreCivic's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.71, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 9.31. 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 $22.25, compared to a current price of $32.24 — trading 44.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.71, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 9.31 and 50% above the Business Services industry median of 7.81. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CoreCivic (CXW), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.71 as of Aug. 06, 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 $32.24 is trading 44.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.25.
GuruFocus considers CoreCivic to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CXW:
EV-to-EBITDA: 11.71 (26% above median its 10-year median of 9.31)
GF Value™: $22.25 vs. price of $32.24 (44.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50% above the Business Services median (#632 of 904)
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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