The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Industrials · Security & Protection Services
EV/EBITDA
↑
14.28
↑+63% vs avg
5yr avg: 8.77
30Y Low4.2·High30.0
P/FCF
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N/A
—
5yr avg: 10.03
30Y Low3.2·High87.0
P/B Ratio
↑
2.72
↑+82% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.49
30Y Low1.0·High6.3
ROE
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17.9%
↓+68% vs avg
5yr avg: 10.7%
30Y Low2%·High33%
Debt/EBITDA
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4.45
↓-7% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.76
30Y Low0.0·High10.1
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
GEO Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
The GEO Group, Inc. trades at 16.1x earnings, 54% below its 5-year average of 34.8x, sitting at the 50th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.6x, the stock trades at a discount of 37%.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $3.9B | $2.3B | $3.8B | $1.3B | $1.3B | $936M | $1.1B | $2.0B | $2.4B | $2.9B | $2.7B |
| Enterprise Value | $5.5B | $3.9B | $5.5B | $3.1B | $3.3B | $3.5B | $3.8B | $4.8B | $5.1B | $5.4B | $5.0B |
| P/E Ratio → | 16.09 | 8.86 | 127.18 | 15.04 | 9.36 | 13.36 | 9.43 | 11.86 | 16.42 | 19.50 | 18.01 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.48 | 0.86 | 1.55 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.41 | 0.45 | 0.80 | 1.02 | 1.26 | 1.23 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.72 | 1.50 | 2.81 | 1.04 | 1.15 | 0.96 | 1.17 | 1.99 | 2.29 | 2.38 | 2.74 |
| P/FCF | — | — | 22.94 | 6.32 | 6.49 | 4.39 | 3.19 | 8.97 | 30.18 | 12.26 | — |
| P/OCF | 53.51 | 31.02 | 15.49 | 4.70 | 4.52 | 3.31 | 2.41 | 5.86 | 8.67 | 7.48 | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
GEO EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
The GEO Group, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 14.3x EBITDA, 63% above its 5-year average of 8.8x. This is roughly in line with the Industrials sector median of 13.8x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.49 | 2.26 | 1.30 | 1.40 | 1.55 | 1.63 | 1.94 | 2.19 | 2.36 | 2.30 |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.28 | 10.07 | 12.58 | 6.55 | 6.42 | 8.25 | 10.51 | 11.10 | 13.03 | 14.36 | 13.20 |
| EV / EBIT | 21.52 | 7.81 | 23.93 | 8.79 | 8.41 | 10.83 | 15.24 | 14.84 | 17.02 | 17.84 | 18.05 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | 33.54 | 14.79 | 16.08 | 16.37 | 11.49 | 21.81 | 64.67 | 23.00 | — |
GEO Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
The GEO Group, Inc. earns an operating margin of 9.8%, above the Industrials sector average of 4.3%. Operating margins have compressed from 14.6% to 9.8% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 17.9% indicates solid capital efficiency, compared to the sector median of 8.2%. ROIC of 6.2% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.1%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 25.2% | 25.2% | 100.0% | 27.7% | 30.0% | 27.8% | 24.6% | 25.0% | 24.7% | 24.9% | 24.3% |
| Operating Margin | 9.8% | 9.8% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 16.2% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% | 11.0% | 12.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 9.7% | 9.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% | 7.2% | 3.4% | 4.8% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 17.9% | 17.9% | 2.4% | 8.7% | 16.1% | 8.2% | 11.8% | 16.4% | 13.0% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| ROA | 6.8% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.6% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| ROIC | 6.2% | 6.2% | 7.6% | 8.5% | 8.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% |
| ROCE | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.5% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 7.0% | 5.8% | 8.1% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.2% |
GEO Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
The GEO Group, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 4.4x, which is highly leveraged (37% above the sector average of 3.2x). Net debt stands at $1.7B ($1.7B total debt minus $69M cash). Interest coverage of 3.1x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.36 | 1.46 | 1.78 | 3.14 | 3.34 | 2.88 | 2.64 | 2.15 | 2.48 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.45 | 4.45 | 4.15 | 3.95 | 4.01 | 7.24 | 8.37 | 6.61 | 7.03 | 6.93 | 6.36 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.10 | 1.30 | 1.39 | 1.70 | 2.62 | 3.03 | 2.85 | 2.61 | 2.09 | 2.41 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 4.27 | 4.27 | 3.98 | 3.75 | 3.83 | 6.04 | 7.59 | 6.53 | 6.95 | 6.71 | 6.18 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | 10.61 | 8.47 | 9.59 | 11.99 | 8.30 | 12.84 | 34.48 | 10.75 | — |
| Interest Coverage | 3.12 | 3.12 | 1.20 | 1.63 | 2.40 | 2.49 | 1.98 | 2.15 | 1.99 | 2.03 | 2.16 |
GEO Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
The GEO Group, Inc.'s current ratio of 2.01x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The current ratio has improved from 1.21x to 2.01x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | 2.01 | 1.47 | 1.21 | 1.27 | 2.49 | 1.73 | 1.37 | 0.85 | 1.57 | 1.38 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.01 | 2.01 | 1.47 | 1.21 | 1.27 | 2.49 | 1.73 | 1.37 | 0.85 | 1.57 | 1.38 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.23 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 1.34 | 0.69 | 0.08 | 0.04 | 0.22 | 0.13 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.68 | 0.67 | 0.65 | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.53 | 0.57 | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.58 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 82.31 | 56.63 | 58.99 | 63.95 | 60.18 | 57.30 | 64.24 | 72.18 | 65.80 | 97.18 |
GEO Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
The GEO Group, Inc. returns 2.3% to shareholders annually primarily through share buybacks. The earnings yield of 6.2% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | 3.3% | 20.3% | 11.7% | 9.6% | 8.0% | 7.3% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | 39.4% | 191.2% | 139.6% | 158.2% | 155.5% | 131.0% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 6.2% | 11.3% | 0.8% | 6.6% | 10.7% | 7.5% | 10.6% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | 4.4% | 15.8% | 15.4% | 22.8% | 31.3% | 11.1% | 3.3% | 8.2% | — |
| Buyback Yield | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% | 48.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.3% | 21.2% | 11.9% | 13.6% | 8.0% | 55.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $140M | $134M | $124M | $122M | $121M | $120M | $119M | $121M | $121M | $111M |
Peer Comparison
Compare GEO with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GEOYou | $4B | 16.1 | 14.3 | — | 25.2% | 9.8% | 17.9% | 6.2% | 4.4 |
 CXW | $3B | 26.8 | 8.3 | 53.0 | 23.5% | 15.8% | 8.0% | 10.7% | 2.6 |
 ACHC | $2B | -2.0 | 8.3 | — | 17.6% | 11.7% | -41.4% | 5.9% | 4.6 |
 UHS | $9B | 6.1 | 5.4 | 10.4 | 90.4% | 11.5% | 21.0% | 12.3% | 2.1 |
 G | $5B | 9.0 | 6.7 | 6.5 | 35.6% | 15.0% | 22.4% | 17.2% | 2.1 |
 ABM | $3B | 17.0 | 9.7 | 16.7 | 11.7% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 3.9 |
 CTAS | $69B | 38.8 | 25.0 | 39.2 | 50.0% | 22.8% | 40.3% | 25.8% | 0.9 |
 ARMK | $14B | 43.7 | 15.1 | 30.9 | 5.8% | 4.3% | 10.5% | 7.3% | 4.5 |
 SFM | $8B | 15.2 | 9.3 | 16.2 | 37.1% | 7.8% | 38.4% | 17.8% | 2.0 |
 BAH | $8B | 9.6 | 9.0 | 8.4 | 20.9% | 9.8% | 80.7% | 18.6% | 3.3 |
 CACI | $10B | 20.9 | 14.1 | 21.4 | 8.9% | 8.9% | 13.5% | 9.2% | 3.5 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.6 | 13.8 | 20.0 | 32.0% | 4.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.2 |
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GEO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GEO stock.
What is The GEO Group, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
The GEO Group, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 16.1x. The historical average is 26.0x. This places it at the 50th percentile of its historical range.
What is The GEO Group, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
The GEO Group, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 14.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 12.2x.
What is The GEO Group, Inc.'s ROE?
The GEO Group, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 17.9%. The historical average is 13.0%.
Is GEO stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, The GEO Group, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 16.1x. This is at the 50th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are The GEO Group, Inc.'s profit margins?
The GEO Group, Inc. has 25.2% gross margin and 9.8% operating margin.
How much debt does The GEO Group, Inc. have?
The GEO Group, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.4x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.