Centene (MEX:CNC) Short-Term Debt: MXN1,309 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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MEX:CNC Centene Corp MEX:CNC
72 GF Score
Price MXN1,059.59
GF Value MXN1,363.46
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Centene Short-Term Debt?

Centene MEX:CNC -4.54% 72 Short-Term Debt is MXN1,309 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:CNC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,363.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Centene's Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN1,309 Mil.

Centene's quarterly Short-Term Debt increased from Dec. 2025 (MXN900 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (MXN1,136 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2026 (MXN1,136 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (MXN1,309 Mil).

Centene's annual Short-Term Debt increased from Dec. 2023 (MXN2,020 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (MXN2,294 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 (MXN2,294 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN900 Mil).

Centene Short-Term Debt Explanation

Short-Term Debt represents the total amount of Long-Term Debt such as bank loans and commercial paper, which is due within one year.

Centene Short-Term Debt Related Terms

Centene Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Centene's Short-Term Debt can be seen below:

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Centene Short-Term Debt Chart

Centene Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Short-Term Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5,477.24 1,598.67 2,019.94 2,294.13 900.29

Centene Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Short-Term Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 470.73 697.08 900.29 1,136.06 1,308.68
MEX:CNC
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Short-Term Debt →
What does a Short-Term Debt of MXN1,309 Mil mean?
Centene (MEX:CNC) has a Short-Term Debt of MXN1,309 Mil as of Jun. 2026.
Is Centene's Short-Term Debt too high?
Centene's current Short-Term Debt is MXN1,309 Mil. Overall, Centene has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centene's Short-Term Debt compare to HUM and MOH?
Centene's Short-Term Debt of MXN1,309 Mil can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Plans industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Short-Term Debt for a Healthcare Plans company?
A good Short-Term Debt depends on the Healthcare Plans industry context. However, Short-Term Debt 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 Short-Term Debt mean?
A high Short-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Centene's current Short-Term Debt is MXN1,309 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centene stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centene (MEX:CNC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,363.46, compared to a current price of MXN1,059.59 — trading 22.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Short-Term Debt is MXN1,309 Mil. Centene's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Short-Term Debt calculated?
Short-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centene (MEX:CNC), the current Short-Term Debt is MXN1,309 Mil as of Jun. 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 Centene (MEX:CNC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centene stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,059.59 is trading 22.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,363.46. GuruFocus considers Centene to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CNC:

  • Short-Term Debt: MXN1,309 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN1,363.46 vs. price of MXN1,059.59 (22.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CNC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Centene Business Description

Address 7700 Forsyth Boulevard, St. Louis, MO, USA, 63105
Centene is a managed care organization that focuses on government-sponsored healthcare plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the individual exchanges. Centene served 20 million medical members as of December 2025, mostly in Medicaid (about 64% of membership), the individual exchanges (about 28%), and Medicare (about 5%). The company also provides Medicare Part D pharmaceutical plans.
72GF Score

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