CNC vs the Top Picks average
| Pillar | CNC | Book avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 27 | 83 | -56 |
| Growth | 86 | 89 | -3 |
| Value | 30 | 76 | -46 |
Average of today's Top 30 (mean score 82.6); size and sector limits also decide the book.
One point per daily run; read From → To for the actual range.
CNC at a glance
Same audited fundamentals as the score, unless a card says otherwise.
Analyst estimate revisions
| 30-day change | +0.7% |
|---|---|
| 90-day change | +19.5% |
| Forward EPS estimate | $5.35 |
Over the last 90 days, what analysts expect CNC to earn is materially higher (+19.5%). The estimate is derived from price and forward P/E captured at the same instant, so a moving share price does not move this number — only a changed forecast does.
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Centene Corporation (CNC): score, valuation & FAQ
Centene Corporation (CNC) is a Healthcare Plans company that scores 41 out of 100 on the Bull Rankings quality-growth model — a below-average reading. The score blends three pillars — quality (durable returns, healthy margins, low leverage), growth (revenue and earnings), and value (valuation versus sector peers) — into one number, refreshed daily; it is a screen, not a buy recommendation.
Its strongest graded signals are P/S (A), PEG (A-) and FCF (B+). On valuation, CNC sits about 78% below our discounted-cash-flow fair value (a margin of safety) — the current price implies free cash flow shrinking 25% or more next year, then recovering toward 4% a year by year ten.
Is CNC a good stock to buy?
Bull Rankings scores CNC 41 out of 100 on its quality-growth model, which is a below-average reading. That is driven by P/S (A), PEG (A-) and FCF (B+). A score is a quantitative screen of Centene Corporation's fundamentals, not personalised financial advice — weigh it against your own time horizon and risk tolerance, and read the risk factors below before acting.
Why does CNC score 41 on Bull Rankings?
The score leans on growth at 86.0 out of 100, with quality the weakest pillar at 26.8 — the three combine geometrically, so a weak one cannot be papered over by a strong one. CNC earns its highest marks on P/S (A), PEG (A-) and FCF (B+). Each signal is graded against sector-aware thresholds rather than one absolute bar, so CNC is measured against Healthcare Plans peers, not against the market as a whole.
Is CNC overvalued or undervalued?
Based on $65.36, CNC sits about 78% below our discounted-cash-flow fair value (a margin of safety) — the current price implies free cash flow shrinking 25% or more next year, then recovering toward 4% a year by year ten. Discounted-cash-flow estimates are sensitive to growth and discount-rate assumptions, so treat this as a cross-check, not a price target.
What are the main risks of investing in CNC?
Currently unprofitable (margin -2.8%) — path to GAAP profitability is the core thesis risk. ROE -20% is below the long-run sustainable threshold of ~10% — capital efficiency would need to improve for the equity base to compound at the market rate.
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