CoreCivic Profit Margin

CoreCivic (CXW) currently reports a profit margin of 54.6% as of September 2026. That compares with 5.24% in the prior-year period — up 942.9% year over year. That is above the Utilities sector average of 12.16%. Use the charts on this page to explore CoreCivic's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

CoreCivic's profit margin increased from 5.24% to 54.6% — a 942.9% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

CoreCivic's profit margin of 54.6% is higher than the Utilities sector average of 12.16%. That is roughly 349.1% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but CoreCivic's current 54.6% should be judged against Utilities norms (sector average: 12.16%) and against CXW's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 54.6%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Utilities average is 12.16%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for CoreCivic, and consider following CXW for alerts when major investors trade the stock.