CoreCivic Inc (CXW)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 39.35% | 19.42% | 18.80% | 20.06% | 21.18% | 22.94% | 22.65% | 23.06% | 23.39% | 24.45% | 26.35% | 27.52% | 28.22% | 27.72% | 27.08% | 26.33% | 26.19% | 26.12% | 26.58% | 27.59% |
| Operating profit margin | 9.59% | 10.32% | 11.62% | 12.85% | 12.37% | 12.43% | 10.46% | 8.91% | 9.29% | 9.84% | 11.50% | 9.96% | 7.82% | 5.49% | 4.46% | 5.89% | 8.54% | 10.86% | 11.96% | 13.45% |
| Pretax margin | 4.69% | 5.25% | 4.73% | 4.35% | 5.05% | 4.88% | 8.87% | 8.66% | 8.96% | 9.22% | 6.27% | 6.65% | 4.62% | 1.24% | 0.62% | 0.57% | 3.13% | 6.69% | 7.75% | 9.15% |
| Net profit margin | 3.51% | 3.85% | 3.50% | 3.34% | 3.56% | 3.49% | 6.46% | 6.25% | 6.63% | 6.82% | 4.73% | 4.98% | -2.79% | -5.73% | -5.91% | -5.54% | 2.90% | 6.43% | 7.43% | 8.69% |
CoreCivic Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the years.
1. Gross Profit Margin: This ratio measures the profitability of the company's core business operations. CoreCivic's gross profit margin has been gradually decreasing from 27.59% in March 2020 to 21.18% in December 2023. However, there was a significant increase to 39.35% in December 2024.
2. Operating Profit Margin: This ratio indicates the efficiency of the company's operating activities in generating profits. CoreCivic's operating profit margin fluctuated between 4.46% in June 2021 and 12.85% in March 2024. It decreased to 9.59% in December 2024.
3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin reflects the percentage of each dollar of revenue that translates into pre-tax profit. CoreCivic's pretax margin ranged from 0.57% in March 2021 to 9.22% in September 2022. It decreased to 4.69% in December 2024.
4. Net Profit Margin: This ratio shows how much of each dollar of revenue results in net income. CoreCivic's net profit margin was negative in the first half of 2021 but turned positive in the following periods, reaching 6.46% in June 2023 before declining to 3.51% in December 2024.
Overall, CoreCivic's profitability ratios have varied, with improvements in certain periods offset by declines in others. The company may need to focus on managing costs and enhancing operational efficiency to maintain and improve its profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 6.42% | 6.99% | 7.87% | 8.23% | 7.55% | 7.60% | 6.42% | 5.40% | 5.28% | 5.55% | 6.50% | 5.25% | 4.16% | 2.82% | 2.42% | 2.97% | 4.39% | 5.19% | 5.83% | 6.55% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.35% | 2.61% | 2.37% | 2.14% | 2.18% | 2.14% | 3.96% | 3.79% | 3.77% | 3.85% | 2.67% | 2.63% | -1.48% | -2.95% | -3.21% | -2.79% | 1.49% | 3.07% | 3.62% | 4.24% |
| Return on total capital | 10.67% | 11.71% | 11.34% | 10.86% | 11.42% | 11.42% | 16.85% | 17.01% | 17.47% | 18.62% | 15.13% | 15.54% | 12.68% | 8.37% | 7.78% | 7.66% | 10.80% | 15.17% | 17.25% | 19.73% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 4.61% | 5.15% | 4.76% | 4.48% | 4.57% | 4.50% | 8.34% | 8.15% | 8.54% | 8.98% | 6.40% | 6.66% | -3.78% | -7.97% | -8.55% | -8.17% | 3.98% | 8.79% | 10.59% | 12.75% |
CoreCivic Inc's profitability ratios show a mix of performance over the reporting periods.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been fluctuating within a range, starting at 6.55% in March 2020, decreasing to 2.42% in June 2021, and then increasing to 7.55% in December 2023. This ratio indicates how efficiently the company generates profits from its operational assets.
2. Return on assets (ROA) shows a similar pattern, although the values are generally lower compared to Operating ROA. The ratio ranged from -3.21% in June 2021 to a peak of 3.96% in June 2023. ROA provides insight into the overall profitability of the company irrespective of its operational performance.
3. Return on total capital reveals the return generated on the total capital employed in the business. The ratio started at 19.73% in March 2020, dipped to 7.66% in March 2021, and rose again to 11.71% in September 2024. This metric indicates the company's ability to generate returns for both debt and equity holders.
4. Return on equity (ROE) demonstrates the return earned on shareholder equity over the years. The ratio fluctuated between -8.55% in June 2021 and 8.98% in September 2022. ROE is essential for shareholders as it reflects the profitability from their investments.
In summary, CoreCivic Inc experienced fluctuations in its profitability ratios over the past few years, with certain periods showing improvements in operational efficiency and returns to stakeholders, while other periods exhibited challenges in generating profits and returns on investments.