Is CoreCivic, Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

As of 7 November 2025, the valuation grade for CoreCivic, Inc. has moved from expensive to fair. The company appears to be fairly valued based on its current metrics. Key valuation 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, Howard Hughes Holdings, Inc. has a P/E of 18.48 and an EV to EBITDA of 4.78, while Cushman & Wakefield Plc shows a P/E of 17.27 and an EV to EBITDA of 5.71, indicating that CoreCivic's valuation is higher than some peers.
Despite the recent shift in valuation, CoreCivic has underperformed against the S&P 500 over the past year, with a return of -22.51% compared to the index's 12.65%. However, it has shown strong performance over five years, returning 173.51% versus the S&P 500's 91.73%, suggesting potential long-term value despite recent volatility.