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The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US36162J1060
CUSIP
36162J106
IPO Date
Jul 26, 1994

Highlights

Market Cap
$2.31B
Enterprise Value
$3.97B
EPS (TTM)
$1.83
PE Ratio
9.20
PEG Ratio
0.05
Total Revenue (TTM)
$2.63B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$1.59B
EBITDA (TTM)
$587.43M
Year Range
$12.51 - $32.09
Target Price
$24.50
ROA (TTM)
6.62%
ROE (TTM)
16.91%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in The GEO Group, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) has returned 4.28% so far this year and -42.45% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GEO has returned 1.61% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


The GEO Group, Inc.

1D
3.00%
1M
11.77%
YTD
4.28%
6M
-17.96%
1Y
-42.45%
3Y*
28.68%
5Y*
16.93%
10Y*
1.61%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 28, 1994, GEO's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.80%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.2 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +87.8%, while the worst month was Aug 2016 at -42.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, GEO closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 6, 2024 with a return of +42.1%, while the worst single day was Aug 18, 2016 at -39.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-0.87%-5.88%11.77%4.28%
202512.62%-13.17%6.76%7.09%-13.24%-11.75%8.23%-19.98%-1.21%-17.18%-7.13%2.28%-42.39%
20242.68%10.34%15.08%5.24%-2.15%-1.24%0.97%-4.34%-7.35%18.13%87.81%-1.86%158.36%
20235.02%-23.83%-9.93%-4.56%-0.93%-4.02%4.33%-3.08%12.98%6.85%16.13%6.70%-1.10%
2022-13.16%-11.44%10.91%-1.21%8.88%-7.17%-0.61%24.70%-5.87%9.87%39.72%-7.36%41.29%
20213.91%-19.46%7.78%-28.99%-5.81%37.19%-2.81%11.99%-3.61%9.50%2.69%-7.74%-9.92%

Benchmark Metrics

The GEO Group, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 14.74%, beta of 0.82, and R² of 0.12 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 29, 1994.

  • This stock captured 122.86% of S&P 500 Index gains and 104.96% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.12 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
14.74%
Beta
0.82
0.12
Upside Capture
122.86%
Downside Capture
104.96%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

GEO ranks 12 for risk / return — in the bottom 12% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


GEO Risk / Return Rank: 1212
Overall Rank
GEO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 77
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GEO Sortino Ratio Rank: 1010
Sortino Ratio Rank
GEO Omega Ratio Rank: 1010
Omega Ratio Rank
GEO Calmar Ratio Rank: 1515
Calmar Ratio Rank
GEO Martin Ratio Rank: 2020
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


GEOBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.85

0.90

-1.75

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-1.09

1.39

-2.47

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.86

1.21

-0.35

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.73

1.40

-2.13

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.12

6.61

-7.73

Explore GEO risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

The GEO Group, Inc. provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.25$1.78$1.92$1.88$1.88$1.73$1.67

Dividend yield

0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%3.23%20.09%11.56%9.54%7.95%7.24%8.68%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The GEO Group, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2021$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.25

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The GEO Group, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the The GEO Group, Inc. was 86.59%, occurring on Dec 18, 2000. Recovery took 1420 trading sessions.

The current The GEO Group, Inc. drawdown is 52.45%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-86.59%Jun 6, 19961146Dec 18, 20001420Aug 15, 20062566
-77.82%Apr 27, 20171028May 26, 2021869Nov 7, 20241897
-65.29%Sep 19, 2007360Feb 23, 2009956Dec 7, 20121316
-62.49%Jan 21, 2025273Feb 20, 2026
-51.29%Mar 23, 2015357Aug 18, 2016104Jan 18, 2017461

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The GEO Group, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how The GEO Group, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the REIT - Healthcare Facilities industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for GEO, comparing it with other companies in the REIT - Healthcare Facilities industry. Currently, GEO has a P/E ratio of 9.2. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for GEO compared to other companies in the REIT - Healthcare Facilities industry. GEO currently has a PEG ratio of 0.1. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for GEO relative to other companies in the REIT - Healthcare Facilities industry. Currently, GEO has a P/S ratio of 0.9. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for GEO in comparison with other companies in the REIT - Healthcare Facilities industry. Currently, GEO has a P/B value of 1.5. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items