Is CoreCivic, Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

As of 21 November 2025, the valuation grade for CoreCivic, Inc. moved from expensive to fair. The company appears to be fairly valued based on its current metrics. 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 to peers, CoreCivic's P/E ratio is higher than Howard Hughes Holdings, Inc. at 18.48, but lower than Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. at 25.21.
Despite recent challenges, including a year-to-date return of -21.48% compared to the S&P 500's 12.26%, CoreCivic has shown resilience with a 5-year return of 151.03%, outperforming the S&P 500's 85.61% over the same period. This suggests that while the stock may face short-term pressures, its long-term potential remains intact.