CXW (CoreCivic) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


CXW CoreCivic Inc CXW
68 GF Score
Price $31.01
GF Value $21.84
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is CoreCivic Moat Score?

CoreCivic CXW +2.07% 68 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates CXW with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,094 Business Services companies, CoreCivic ranks better than 98.45% on this metric.

CoreCivic has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

CoreCivic has Narrow Moat: CoreCivic Inc has a strong narrow moat with significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses in the private prison industry. It has durable cost advantages and a strong distribution network, but lacks the brand strength and innovation capabilities for a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes CoreCivic might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

CoreCivic  (NYSE:CXW) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

CoreCivic Moat Score Related Terms

CXW vs BCO, GEO, BRC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, CoreCivic's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CoreCivic's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CoreCivic's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
CoreCivic (CXW) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #17 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 1.6%.
Is CoreCivic's Moat Score too high?
CoreCivic's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #17 out of 1094 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CoreCivic has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CoreCivic's Moat Score compare to BCO and GEO?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #17 out of 1094 companies for Moat Score. This places CoreCivic in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Business Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. CoreCivic's current Moat Score is 6. 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 $21.84, compared to a current price of $31.01 — trading 42% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. CoreCivic's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CoreCivic (CXW), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 01, 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 $31.01 is trading 42% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.84. GuruFocus considers CoreCivic to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CXW:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $21.84 vs. price of $31.01 (42% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges PSRA: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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