CoreCivicCXW -1.41%69 OCF Yield % is 5.64 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 14.11. GuruFocus rates CXW with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,088 Business Services companies, CoreCivic ranks worse than 57.63% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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CoreCivic OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CoreCivic's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CoreCivic's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CoreCivic's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % of 5.64 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on CoreCivic and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 14.11. Over the past decade, CoreCivic's OCF Yield % has ranged from 5.54 to 45.71. According to the industry distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #627 out of 1088 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is CoreCivic's OCF Yield % too high?
CoreCivic's current OCF Yield % of 5.64 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 14.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.54 to a high of 45.71. The Business Services industry median OCF Yield % is 7.47. CoreCivic's value of 5.64 is 24.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #627 out of 1088 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below 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 OCF Yield % compare to NSSC and EVLV?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #627 out of 1088 companies for OCF Yield %. This places CoreCivic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 7.47. CoreCivic's value of 5.64 is 24.4% below this benchmark. Historically, CoreCivic's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 5.54 to 45.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.11 vs. the industry median of 7.47, CoreCivic has consistently been below 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 OCF Yield % for a Business Services company?
The median OCF Yield % among Business Services companies is 7.47, based on 1,088 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CoreCivic's current OCF Yield % of 5.64 is 24.4% below 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on CoreCivic and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median OCF Yield % is 7.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CoreCivic's current OCF Yield % is 5.64, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 14.11. 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 $21.76, compared to a current price of $29.38 — trading 35% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 5.64, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 14.11 and 24.4% below the Business Services industry median of 7.47. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CoreCivic (CXW), the current OCF Yield % is 5.64 as of Jun. 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 (CXW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CoreCivic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $29.38 is trading 35% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.76.
GuruFocus considers CoreCivic to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CXW:
OCF Yield %: 5.64 (60% below median its 10-year median of 14.11)
GF Value™: $21.76 vs. price of $29.38 (35% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.4% below the Business Services median (#627 of 1088)
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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