Is CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 71.5% / 30% | 5.2% / 30% | 23.6% / 30% | 0.03% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 71.5% / 33% | 5.2% / 33% | 23.6% / 33% | 0.03% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 41.5% / 33% | 3.0% / 33% | 13.7% / 33% | 0.03% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 71.5% / 33% | 5.2% / 33% | 23.6% / 33% | 0.03% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 41.5% / 33% | 3.0% / 33% | 13.7% / 50% | 0.03% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 23.5% | |
| Operating Margin | 9.2% | |
| Net Margin | 5.3% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 8.0% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 4.5% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $195M |
| Free Cash Flow | $54M |
| Total Debt | $1.4B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 96.2 |
| Current Ratio | 1.7 |
| Total Assets | $3.3B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $19.79 |
| 50-Day MA | $18.71 |
| 200-Day MA | $19.40 |
| Avg Volume | 1.1M |
| Beta | 0.7 |
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52-Week Range
$15.74
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About CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW)
CoreCivic, Inc. owns and operates partnership correctional, detention, and residential reentry facilities in the United States. It operates through three segments: CoreCivic Safety, CoreCivic Community, and CoreCivic Properties. The company provides a range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through corrections and detention management, a network of residential reentry centers to help address recidivism crisis, and government real estate solutions. Its correctional, detention, and residential reentry facilities offer rehabilitation and educational programs, including basic education, faith-based services, life skills and employment training, and substance abuse treatment; food services; and work and recreational programs as well as health care services, including medical, dental, and mental health services. The company was founded in 1983 and is based in Brentwood, Tennessee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), CoreCivic, Inc. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is CoreCivic, Inc.'s debt ratio?
CoreCivic, Inc.'s debt ratio is 71.5% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 41.5%.
What are CoreCivic, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
CoreCivic, Inc. has a market capitalization of $2.0B, trailing P/E ratio of 18.0, and revenue of $2.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 23.5% and a net margin of 5.3%. Return on equity stands at 8.0%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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