CXW (CoreCivic) Total Operating Expense: $309 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CXW CoreCivic Inc CXW
69 GF Score
Price $31.03
GF Value $21.86
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is CoreCivic Total Operating Expense?

CoreCivic CXW +0.06% 69 Total Operating Expense is $309 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CXW with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

CoreCivic's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $77 Mil. CoreCivic's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $309 Mil.

CoreCivic Total Operating Expense Related Terms

CoreCivic Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

CoreCivic Annual Data
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CoreCivic Quarterly Data
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CoreCivic Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $309 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $309 Mil mean?
CoreCivic (CXW) has a Total Operating Expense of $309 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on CoreCivic and its competitors.
Is CoreCivic's Total Operating Expense too high?
CoreCivic's current Total Operating Expense is $309 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense compare to BCO and GEO?
CoreCivic's Total Operating Expense of $309 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Operating Expense for a Business Services company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on CoreCivic and its competitors. CoreCivic's current Total Operating Expense is $309 Mil. 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 $21.86, compared to a current price of $31.03 — trading 41.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $309 Mil. CoreCivic's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CoreCivic (CXW), the current Total Operating Expense is $309 Mil 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 $31.03 is trading 41.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.86. GuruFocus considers CoreCivic to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CXW:

  • Total Operating Expense: $309 Mil
  • GF Value™: $21.86 vs. price of $31.03 (41.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges PSRA:Germany
Address 5501 Virginia Way, Suite 110, Brentwood, TN, USA, 37027
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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