CoreCivicCXW +0.30%69 Net Margin % is 6.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 5.95. GuruFocus rates CXW with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, CoreCivic ranks better than 58.57% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. CoreCivic's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $38 Mil. CoreCivic's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $615 Mil. Therefore, CoreCivic's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CoreCivic's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CXW'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.79 Med: 5.95 Max: 11.89
Current: 5.53
CXW's Net Margin % is ranked better than 58.57% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs CXW: 5.53
CoreCivic (NYSE:CXW) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
CoreCivic Net Margin % Related Terms
CoreCivic Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CoreCivic's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CoreCivic's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CoreCivic's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 Net Margin % of 6.17% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on CoreCivic and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.95. According to the industry distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #445 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is CoreCivic's Net Margin % too high?
CoreCivic's current Net Margin % of 6.17% is near median its 10-year median of 5.95. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. CoreCivic's value of 6.17% is 61.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #445 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CoreCivic has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CoreCivic's Net Margin % compare to NSSC and EVLV?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #445 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This puts CoreCivic in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. CoreCivic's value of 6.17% is 61.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.95 vs. the industry median of 3.83, 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 Net Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CoreCivic's current Net Margin % of 6.17% is 61.1% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on CoreCivic and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CoreCivic's current Net Margin % is 6.17%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.95. 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 $21.75, compared to a current price of $29.82 — trading 37.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.17%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.95 and 61.1% above the Business Services industry median of 3.83. CoreCivic's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CoreCivic (CXW), the current Net Margin % is 6.17% as of Mar. 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 $29.82 is trading 37.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.75.
GuruFocus considers CoreCivic to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CXW:
Net Margin %: 6.17% (near median its 10-year median of 5.95)
GF Value™: $21.75 vs. price of $29.82 (37.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.1% above the Business Services median (#445 of 1074)
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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