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Our mission is to transform the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time. As the nation's largest managed care company focused on underserved populations, Centene is committed to helping people live healthier lives. Centene offers affordable and high-quality products to more than 1 in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members (including Medicare Prescription Drug Plans) as well as individuals and families served by the Health Insurance Marketplace. Centene provides access to high-quality healthcare, innovative programs and a wide range of health solutions that help families and individuals get well, stay well and be well. We believe the best way to deliver healthcare is with a personal approach, with local brands and local teams who live in, care about and directly influence the communities they serve – a key differentiator in our ability to provide access to quality care for our members.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 194.8B | 194.8B | 163.1B | 154.0B | 144.5B | 126.0B |
| Net Income | -6.7B | -6.7B | 3.3B | 2.7B | 1.2B | 1.3B |
| EPS | $-13.53 | $-13.53 | $6.31 | $4.95 | $2.07 | $2.28 |
| Free Cash Flow | 4.3B | 4.3B | -490M | 7.3B | 5.3B | 3.3B |
| ROIC | -30.9% | -16.3% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| Gross Margin | 7.3% | 7.3% | 10.5% | 11.5% | 18.0% | 17.8% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.71 | 0.69 | 0.75 | 0.71 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.00 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Income | -7.6B | -7.6B | 3.2B | 2.9B | 1.3B | 1.8B |
| Operating Margin | -3.9% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| ROE | -33.4% | -28.8% | 12.5% | 10.5% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | 493M | 493M | 524M | 546M | 581M | 591M |
CENTENE CORP passes 3 of 9 quality checks, indicating weak fundamentals.
On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 4.3x vs a median of 9.0x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 0.6% with a gross margin of 13.0%. Total shareholder yield (buybacks) is 2.6%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +13.3%.
CENTENE CORP (CNC) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 0.6%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
CENTENE CORP (CNC) has a market capitalization of $18.5B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
CENTENE CORP (CNC) does not currently pay a regular dividend. However, the company returns capital to shareholders through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 2.57%.
CENTENE CORP (CNC) operates in the Hospital & Medical Service Plans industry, within the Financials sector.
CENTENE CORP (CNC) reported annual revenue of $194.8 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
CENTENE CORP (CNC) has a net profit margin of -3.4%. The company is currently unprofitable.
CENTENE CORP (CNC) generated $4.3 billion in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
CENTENE CORP (CNC) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87. This indicates moderate leverage.
CENTENE CORP (CNC) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $-13.53 in its most recent fiscal year.
CENTENE CORP (CNC) has a return on equity (ROE) of -28.8%. A negative ROE may indicate losses or negative equity.
CENTENE CORP (CNC) has a 5-year average gross margin of 13.0%. This lower margin is typical of capital-intensive or commodity businesses.
The Ledger Terminal provides 18 years of financial data for CENTENE CORP (CNC), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
CENTENE CORP (CNC) has a book value per share of $40.45, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.