CoreCivicCXW -3.68%68 9-Day RSI is 54.75 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates CXW with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Business Services companies, CoreCivic ranks worse than 88.17% on this metric.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100. Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30. A shorter period RSI is more reactive to recent price changes, so it can show early signs of reversals. 9-Day RSI is sometimes used together with 14-Day RSI in a two period divergence strategy.
As of today (2026-07-07), CoreCivic's 9-Day RSI is 54.75.
The industry rank for CoreCivic's 9-Day RSI or its related term are showing as below:
CXW's 9-Day RSI is ranked worse than 88.17% of 1124
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 51.58
vs CXW: 54.75
CoreCivic (NYSE:CXW) 9-Day RSI Explanation
The Relative Strength Index (RSI), developed by J. Welles Wilder in his book “New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems.”, is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100.
Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30. A RSI surpasses the 30 level indicates a bullish sign, when it slides below 70 level, it’s a bearish sign. This level can be adjusted depending on the security’s pattern and the market’s underlying trend. In an uptrend or bullish market, the RSI might range within a higher interval, investors could set the support level higher. If a downtrend or bearish market occurs, investors may need to lower the resistance level.
RSI can also be used in trading techniques to indicate the trading signal, such as Divergences and Swing Rejections. A shorter period RSI is more reactive to recent price changes, so it can show early signs of reversals. 9-Day RSI is sometimes used together with 14-Day RSI in a two period divergence strategy.
CoreCivic 9-Day RSI Related Terms
CXW vs BCO, GEO, BRC: 9-Day RSI Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, CoreCivic's 9-Day RSI, along with its competitors' market caps and 9-Day RSI 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 9-Day RSI vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CoreCivic's 9-Day RSI distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CoreCivic's 9-Day RSI falls into.
* Note that the formula uses a positive value for the average loss.
* 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 9-Day RSI of 54.75 as of Jul. 07, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #991 out of 1124 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 88.2%.
Is CoreCivic's 9-Day RSI too high?
CoreCivic's current 9-Day RSI is 54.75. The Business Services industry median 9-Day RSI is 51.58. CoreCivic's value of 54.75 is 6.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #991 out of 1124 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 9-Day RSI compare to BCO and GEO?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CoreCivic ranks #991 out of 1124 companies for 9-Day RSI. This places CoreCivic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 9-Day RSI is 51.58. CoreCivic's value of 54.75 is 6.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 9-Day RSI for a Business Services company?
The median 9-Day RSI among Business Services companies is 51.58, based on 1,124 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 9-Day RSI significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 9-Day RSI should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CoreCivic's current 9-Day RSI of 54.75 is 6.1% 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 9-Day RSI mean?
A high 9-Day RSI can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Business Services industry, the median 9-Day RSI is 51.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CoreCivic's current 9-Day RSI is 54.75. 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 $21.91, compared to a current price of $29.30 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 9-Day RSI is 54.75 and 6.1% above the Business Services industry median of 51.58. 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 9-Day RSI calculated?
9-Day RSI is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CoreCivic (CXW), the current 9-Day RSI is 54.75 as of Jul. 07, 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 $29.30 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.91.
GuruFocus considers CoreCivic to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CXW:
9-Day RSI: 54.75
GF Value™: $21.91 vs. price of $29.30 (33.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.1% above the Business Services median (#991 of 1124)
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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