CoreCivic Inc (CXW)vsDeere & Company (DE)
CXW
CoreCivic Inc
$23.21
+0.65%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.68B
DE
Deere & Company
$583.44
-1.11%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $155.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Deere & Company generates 1925% more annual revenue ($47.34B vs $2.34B). DE leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 5.5%. CXW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. CXW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
CXW
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
DE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+45.3%
Fair Value
$33.79
Current Price
$23.21
$10.58 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for DE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 65.7% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 25.8% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
5.5% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CXW
The strongest argument for CXW centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 25.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap.
Bear Case : CXW
The primary concerns for CXW are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.34 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CXW profiles as a growth stock while DE is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
CXW is growing revenue faster at 25.8% — sustainability is the question.
DE generates stronger free cash flow (874M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CXW scores higher overall (70/100 vs 49/100) and 25.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
CoreCivic Inc
INDUSTRIALS · SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES · USA
CoreCivic, Inc. owns and operates partnership correctional, detention and residential reentry facilities in the United States. The company is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee.
Visit Website →Deere & Company
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
John Deere is the brand name of Deere & Company, an American corporation that manufactures agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains (axles, transmissions, gearboxes) used in heavy equipment, and lawn care equipment.
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