CoreCivic Overview
CoreCivic (CXW) has a P/E ratio of 27.49, above the Utilities sector average of 18.73.
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The P/E ratio compares a company's stock price to its earnings per share. A lower P/E ratio may indicate that the stock is undervalued.
The latest P/E ratio for CXW is 27.49. That is above the Utilities sector average of 18.73. Investors often review this figure alongside CoreCivic's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.
Against Utilities companies, CXW currently prints 27.49 for P/E ratio, while the sector average sits near 18.73. That is roughly 46.8% above the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at CoreCivic's growth, margins, and balance sheet.
A P/E ratio of 27.49 for CoreCivic is not 'good' or 'bad' on its own. Compare it with the peer average (18.73) and with CXW's multi-year chart on this page. Persistently elevated multiples need growth or quality to justify them; depressed multiples need a catalyst or evidence the business is misunderstood.
After noting CXW's P/E ratio (27.49), review year-over-year change, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.
This page's peer comparison chart is the fastest way to stack CoreCivic's P/E ratio against similar Utilities names. You can also browse sector and industry screens on Stockcircle for a broader set of Utilities companies and their key multiples and fundamentals.
