CENTENE CORP CNC

Neutral

ASignal's systematic analysis rates CNC as Neutral.

Reflects the latest available analysis · analyzed Nov 12, 2026

The case on CNC

Bull vs bear, surfaced by ASignal's framework agents from public market data. The precise verdict: ASignal Rank, confidence, and price targets - is in the app.

Bull case
  • Forward P/E of 12.71x indicates potential undervaluation relative to growth (PEG ratio 0.83x)
  • Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70x is within moderate range, supporting financial stability
  • Free cash flow of $3.08B reflects solid operational liquidity
  • EV/EBITDA of 5.74x suggests attractive enterprise valuation
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Bear case
  • Net profit margin of 0.81% is very low, indicating weak earnings conversion
  • Operating margin at 1.92% signals limited pricing power or cost pressures
  • MACD histogram is negative (-0.0636), indicating weakening bullish momentum
  • Year-over-year revenue growth of only 0.20% reflects stagnant top-line expansion

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CNC Stock: Bull vs Bear Case, Neutral Read (Nov 2026)