CoreCivic is trading with a PEG ratio of 0.76, based on Aug 21, 2026 data. Dividing the 26.78 PE ratio by the 35.1% earnings growth rate yields this valuation metric. Relative to the 0.39 average from the past four quarters, the PEG ratio has soared by 95%.
Historically, CoreCivic has a PEG ratio averaging 1.94 across the past ten years. At 0.76, today's PEG ratio sits 61% less than its historical average. The ten years high occurred in the Mar 2020 quarter at 11, reflecting maximum valuation relative to growth. The minimum was hit in the Dec 2022 quarter at 0.03, indicating optimal value relative to growth during that period.
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.23 | 17.53 | 75.8% |
| 2024 | 6.87 | 35.06 | 5.1% |
| 2023 | N/A | 24.63 | -42.7% |
| 2022 | 0.03 | 11.22 | 339.5% |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | -195.6% |
| 2020 | N/A | 14.56 | -71.7% |
| 2019 | 0.58 | 10.93 | 18.7% |
| 2018 | N/A | 13.31 | -11.3% |
| 2017 | N/A | 14.9 | -19.3% |
| 2016 | N/A | 13.08 | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 1.06 | 13.94 | 13.1% |
| 2014 | N/A | 21.63 | -38.7% |
| 2013 | 0.16 | 11.7 | 73.4% |
| 2012 | 11.82 | 22.45 | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 1.23 | 13.14 | 10.7% |
| Year | PEG ratio | PE ratio | Growth YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 0.68 | 23.92 | 35.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 0.24 | 15.25 | 63.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 0.23 | 17.53 | 75.8% |
| Sep 2025 | 0.41 | 20.35 | 49.3% |
| Jun 2025 | 0.4 | 22.41 | 56.7% |
| Mar 2025 | 0.75 | 26.7 | 35.7% |
| Dec 2024 | 6.87 | 35.06 | 5.1% |
| Sep 2024 | 1.08 | 18.88 | 17.5% |
| Jun 2024 | N/A | 21.63 | -42.3% |
| Mar 2024 | N/A | 27.88 | -44% |
| Dec 2023 | N/A | 24.63 | -42.7% |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | 19.74 | -47.2% |
| Jun 2023 | 0.22 | 9.05 | 40.5% |
| Mar 2023 | 0.33 | 9.2 | 28.2% |
| Dec 2022 | 0.03 | 11.22 | 339.5% |
CXW's PEG ratio today is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
With a PEG of 0.76, CXW stands below the Industrials sector and the industry average. Looking at its Industrials sector average of 1.08, CoreCivic's PEG is 30% lower.
Compared to its peers, CXW has a PEG ratio lower than stocks ADT and BCO, while greater than GEO's.
According to Aug 21, 2026 data, CXW's PEG ratio sits at 0.76.
Over the last 3 years, CXW's PEG ratio has averaged at 1.33.
Over the last 5 years, CXW's PEG ratio has averaged at 0.82.
CXW's PEG ratio peaked at 11 during the Mar 2020 quarter - the highest in ten years.
Compared to the 10-year average, CXW's PEG ratio is 61% lower.
Computing the PEG ratio involves dividing the PE ratio by the company's earnings per share growth (YoY TTM). As of Aug 21, 2026, CoreCivic has a P/E ratio of 26.78. Earnings grew at 35.1% over the TTM period ending Jun 2026. Applying the formula, this gives a price to earnings growth ratio of 0.76. PEG RATIO(0.76) = PE RATIO(26.78) / EPS GROWTH(35.1%)
All PEG ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.