CoreCivic Inc (CXW)

Net profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 67,590 65,559 119,985 115,717 122,320 125,920 87,614 92,675 -51,896 -106,736 -110,031 -103,468 54,157 122,934 145,211 171,603 188,886 188,151 180,151 170,770
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,896,635 1,876,822 1,857,328 1,850,343 1,845,329 1,846,029 1,853,012 1,860,886 1,862,616 1,863,960 1,861,032 1,869,102 1,905,485 1,929,817 1,970,073 1,987,726 1,980,689 1,965,073 1,919,279 1,878,914
Net profit margin 3.56% 3.49% 6.46% 6.25% 6.63% 6.82% 4.73% 4.98% -2.79% -5.73% -5.91% -5.54% 2.84% 6.37% 7.37% 8.63% 9.54% 9.57% 9.39% 9.09%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $67,590K ÷ $1,896,635K
= 3.56%

Over the past eight quarters, CoreCivic Inc's net profit margin has exhibited some fluctuations. The net profit margin represents the percentage of revenue that translates into profit after all expenses have been deducted. In Q2 and Q3 of 2023, the company reported relatively higher net profit margins of 6.46% and 6.82% respectively, suggesting improved profitability. However, in Q4 2023, the net profit margin decreased slightly to 3.56%. This decline can be concerning as it indicates a lower proportion of revenue is being converted into profit compared to the previous quarters. It is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor this metric closely to assess the company's efficiency in managing costs and generating profits.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
CoreCivic Inc
CXW
3.56%
Community Healthcare Trust Inc
CHCT
6.84%
Geo Group Inc
GEO
2.33%