CenteneCNC.NValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Fair Value Range” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, Centene (CNC.N) trades at a negative P/E (-6.70x, due to a recent net loss), P/B of 1.52x, P/S of 0.17x, and a dividend yield of 0.00%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E historical percentile is still accumulating data over the trailing long-term window (vs. the short-term percentile still accumulating data); P/B sits at the 41st percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 83rd percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 14th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 47th percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/B ranks at the 66th percentile within its industry and the 49th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 1.39%, ranking at the 66th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
Relative to the broader market, its P/B shows a deeper discount than it does against industry peers. Shareholder returns here lean heavily on buybacks rather than cash dividends. Centene operates in the Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NYSE: CNC · CNC
Want the full picture on whether Centene (CNC.N) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | -6.70 | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative | Negative |
| P/B (MRQ) | 1.52 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 0.17 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buyback + Div Yield | 1.39% |