CoreCivicCXW -1.41%69 Quick Ratio is 2.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 88% above its 10-year median of 1.30. 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 1,092 Business Services companies, CoreCivic ranks better than 69.87% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. CoreCivic's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.44.
CoreCivic has a quick ratio of 2.44. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for CoreCivic's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CXW'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 1.3 Max: 2.44
Current: 2.44
During the past 13 years, CoreCivic's highest Quick Ratio was 2.44. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 1.30.
CXW's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 69.87% of 1092
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs CXW: 2.44
CoreCivic (NYSE:CXW) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
CoreCivic Quick Ratio Related Terms
CoreCivic Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CoreCivic's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CoreCivic's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CoreCivic's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
CoreCivic's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 2.44 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on CoreCivic and its competitors. This is 88% above median its historical median of 1.30. Over the past decade, CoreCivic's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 2.44. According to the industry distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #329 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is CoreCivic's Quick Ratio too high?
CoreCivic's current Quick Ratio of 2.44 is 88% above median its 10-year median of 1.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 2.44. The Business Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. CoreCivic's value of 2.44 is 46.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #329 out of 1092 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 Quick Ratio compare to NSSC and EVLV?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #329 out of 1092 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts CoreCivic in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. CoreCivic's value of 2.44 is 46.1% above this benchmark. Historically, CoreCivic's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 2.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.30 vs. the industry median of 1.67, 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 Quick Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Quick Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.67, based on 1,092 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CoreCivic's current Quick Ratio of 2.44 is 46.1% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on CoreCivic and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CoreCivic's current Quick Ratio is 2.44, which is 88% above median its own 10-year median of 1.30. 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 Quick Ratio is 2.44, which is 88% above median its 10-year median of 1.30 and 46.1% above the Business Services industry median of 1.67. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CoreCivic (CXW), the current Quick Ratio is 2.44 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 $29.38 is trading 35% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.76.
GuruFocus considers CoreCivic to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CXW:
Quick Ratio: 2.44 (88% above median its 10-year median of 1.30)
GF Value™: $21.76 vs. price of $29.38 (35% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.1% above the Business Services median (#329 of 1092)
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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