Is CoreCivic, Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

As of 7 May 2025, the valuation grade for CoreCivic, Inc. has moved from expensive to fair. Based on the current analysis, the company appears to be fairly valued. Key ratios include a P/E ratio of 27, an EV to EBITDA of 10.70, and a Price to Book Value of 1.63.
In comparison with peers, CoreCivic's P/E ratio of 24.99 is lower than Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc. at 28.88, which is considered expensive, and significantly lower than The St. Joe Co. at 34.58, which is very expensive. Meanwhile, Howard Hughes Holdings, Inc. is rated very attractive with a P/E of 12.24, indicating that CoreCivic is positioned reasonably within its competitive landscape. Notably, while the company's stock has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past month, it has shown strong returns over the past year, outperforming the index significantly.