Centene Corporation

Centene Corporation

71.72
USD
+1.26
(+1.79%)
-10.34EPS
31.76BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Centene Corporation carries a market capitalization of 31.76B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 20.91B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap31.76B
Enterprise Value20.91B

Important Dates

Centene Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 27, 2026.

Earnings Date10/27/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Centene Corporation has 493.99M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding493.99M

Valuation Ratios

These figures are as of June 30, 2026. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.16, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.41.

PS Ratio0.16
PB Ratio1.41
P/TBV Ratio4.22
P/FCF Ratio3.26
P/OCF Ratio3.25

Enterprise Valuation

These figures are as of June 30, 2026. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.10 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 20.91B versus a market cap of 31.76B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales0.10

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Centene Corporation maintains a current ratio of 1.15, meaning it holds 1.1x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 71.08, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of -6.71 demonstrates limited ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.15
Quick Ratio1.11
Debt / Equity71.08
Debt / EBITDA-3.67
Interest Coverage-6.71

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Centene Corporation posted a negative return on equity (ROE) of -20.41, meaning shareholder capital produced losses rather than profits. Return on assets (ROA) is negative at -6.02, reflecting losses generated across the asset base. The company generates approximately 3.33M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 60,950.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Return on Equity (ROE)-20.41
Return on Assets (ROA)-6.02
Revenue Per Employee3.33M
Employee Count60,950.00

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Centene Corporation recorded 474.00M in income tax expense. The company reported a pretax loss of -4.63B and -5.10B in bottom-line net income, so the effective tax rate carries little signal until profitability returns.

Income Tax474.00M

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Centene Corporation's stock has gained approximately 99.61% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 65.87, while the 200-day moving average is 54.56.

52-Week Price Change99.61%
50-Day Moving Average65.87
200-Day Moving Average54.56

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Centene Corporation generated 202.94B in revenue and converted that into -5.10B in net income, yielding earnings per share of -10.34. EBITDA reached -4.39B, while operating income came in at 1.62B.

Revenue202.94B
Gross Profit15.88B
Operating Income1.62B
Pretax Income-4.63B
Net Income-5.10B
EBITDA-4.39B
EBIT-5.64B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)-10.34

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Centene Corporation holds 27.06B in cash and equivalents against 16.11B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -8.05B. Total book value stands at 22.56B, with working capital of 5.93B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents27.06B
Total Debt16.11B
Net Debt-8.05B
Equity (Book Value)22.56B
Book Value Per Share45.67
Working Capital5.93B

Cash Flow

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Centene Corporation produced 9.75B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Operating Cash Flow9.75B
Free Cash Flow9.75B
FCF Per Share19.81

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Centene Corporation posted a gross margin of 7.82, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 0.80 and net profit margin of -2.51 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin7.82
Operating Margin0.80
Pretax Margin-2.28
Profit Margin-2.51
EBITDA Margin-2.17

Dividends & Yields

These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. Free cash flow yield stands at 30.69, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 4.78, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Centene Corporation shareholders.

Shareholder Yield4.78
FCF Yield30.69

Stock Splits

Centene Corporation's most recent stock split took place on February 21, 2019 with a 1:2 split ratio.

Last Split Date2/21/2019
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Centene Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 3.72, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score3.72