Centene Corp (CNC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Centene Corp stock (CNC) is currently trading at $32.73. Centene Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.09. Analyst consensus price target for CNC is $43.18. WallStSmart rates CNC as Moderate Buy.
- CNC PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- CNC PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- CNC intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- CNC stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- CNC fair value vs current price
- CNC insider transactions and insider buying
- Is CNC undervalued or overvalued?
- Centene Corp financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CNC Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CNC analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
Centene Corp (CNC) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, price/sales. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
Centene Corp (CNC) Key Strengths (7)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
98.29% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Strong revenue growth at 23.20% annually
Strong earnings growth at 21.80% per year
Supporting Valuation Data
Centene Corp (CNC) Areas to Watch (3)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Losing money on operations
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Centene Corp (CNC) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 65/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 7 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 3 fall into concern territory (avg 0.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.74), Price/Sales (0.09), Price/Book (0.81) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 23.20%, EPS Growth at 21.80%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -28.70%, Operating Margin at -1.88%, Profit Margin at -3.79%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -28.70% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 23.20% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Price/Sales) and negatives (Return on Equity, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
CNC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CNC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.09x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 1x (0th percentile). The current valuation is 96% below its historical high of 2.38x set in Jun 2006, and 2% above its historical low of 0.09x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.1x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Centene Corp (CNC) · HEALTHCARE › HEALTHCARE PLANS
The Big Picture
Centene Corp is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 176.2B with 23% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -3.8% profit margin.
Key Findings
Generating 224M in free cash flow and 437M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
The company is unprofitable with a -3.8% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can Centene Corp maintain 23%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Sector dynamics: monitor HEALTHCARE PLANS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Centene Corp.
Bottom Line
Centene Corp offers an attractive blend of growth (23% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(18 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
MCNALLY, TANYA M Chief People Officer | Sell | -725 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 12:59:01 PM
About Centene Corp(CNC)
NYSE
HEALTHCARE
HEALTHCARE PLANS
USA
Centene Corporation is a large publicly traded company and a multi-line managed care enterprise that serves as a major intermediary for both government-sponsored and privately insured health care programs. It is a healthcare insurer that focuses on managed care for uninsured, underinsured, and low-income individuals.