CoreCivic Inc (CXW)

Return on equity (ROE)

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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 68,868 76,061 68,857 64,733 67,590 65,559 119,985 115,717 122,320 125,920 87,614 92,675 -51,896 -106,736 -110,031 -103,468 55,338 124,115 146,392 172,784
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,493,350 1,476,220 1,447,520 1,443,920 1,477,570 1,458,300 1,439,140 1,419,730 1,432,410 1,402,180 1,368,940 1,391,520 1,372,470 1,339,360 1,286,960 1,266,960 1,390,170 1,412,720 1,381,910 1,355,400
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%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $68,868K ÷ $1,493,350K
= 4.61%

CoreCivic Inc's return on equity (ROE) has shown fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ROE decreased from 12.75% as of March 31, 2020, to 3.98% by the end of December 31, 2020, indicating a decline in profitability and efficiency in generating returns for shareholders.

Subsequently, the ROE turned negative in the following periods, reaching its lowest point of -8.55% as of June 30, 2021. This negative trend persisted until March 31, 2022, where the ROE reentered positive territory at 6.66%. The ROE continued to improve gradually, reaching 8.98% as of September 30, 2022, demonstrating a recovery in profitability and efficiency.

From September 30, 2022, to December 31, 2024, CoreCivic Inc's ROE fluctuated within a relatively narrower range between 4.48% and 8.54%. Although there were fluctuations, the ROE generally remained positive during this period, reflecting the company's ability to generate returns on the equity invested by shareholders.

Overall, CoreCivic Inc's ROE performance has been variable, with periods of decline and recovery. Investors and analysts may want to closely monitor the company's financial performance and strategic initiatives to assess its future profitability and efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROE
CoreCivic Inc
CXW
4.61%
Geo Group Inc
GEO
2.39%