CNC vs the Top Picks average
| Pillar | CNC | Book avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 0.27 | 0.84 | -0.57 |
| Growth | 0.86 | 0.84 | +0.02 |
| Value | 0.82 | 0.78 | +0.04 |
Averaged across the 30 names in today's Top Picks (mean score 81.5). A name can beat these averages and still be absent from the book — it also applies concentration limits.
One point per daily model run. The range autoscales, so a flat-looking line can still hide 1–2 point moves — read the From → To values for the actual range.
Analyst estimate revisions
| 30-day change | +18.7% |
|---|---|
| 90-day change | +19.2% |
| Forward EPS estimate | $5.31 |
Over the last 90 days, what analysts expect CNC to earn is materially higher (+19.2%). 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.
A rising estimate means expectations are improving, not that the price has failed to keep up — and estimates get cut as readily as they get raised. It is not part of the Bull Rankings score. Biggest movers across the market →
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Centene Corporation (CNC): score, valuation & FAQ
Centene Corporation (CNC) is a Healthcare Plans company that scores 57.6 out of 100 on the Bull Rankings quality-growth model — a middling 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), FCF (B+) and Rev (B+). On valuation, CNC sits about 77% below our discounted-cash-flow fair value (a margin of safety) — the current price implies outright free-cash-flow decline over the next decade.
Is CNC a good stock to buy?
Bull Rankings scores CNC 57.6 out of 100 on its quality-growth model, which is a middling reading. That is driven by P/S (A), FCF (B+) and Rev (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 57.6 on Bull Rankings?
The quality-growth score blends three pillars — quality (returns on capital, margins, leverage, earnings quality), growth (revenue and earnings expansion), and value (valuation versus sector peers). CNC earns its highest marks on P/S (A), FCF (B+) and Rev (B+). Each pillar is graded against sector-aware thresholds, then combined into the single 0–100 score.
Is CNC overvalued or undervalued?
Based on $65.02, CNC sits about 77% below our discounted-cash-flow fair value (a margin of safety) — the current price implies outright free-cash-flow decline over the next decade. 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.
New to these metrics? The guides explain free cash flow, how the score works, and more in the learn hub — or run another name through the screener.
Bull Rankings is an automated fundamentals screen for research and education. It is not investment advice, and nothing here is a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Do your own research and consider consulting a licensed financial advisor.