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The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) Sharpe Ratio: -0.27

Equity · Currency in USD · Last updated Jun 3, 2026

GEO's Sharpe Ratio of -0.27 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates -0.27 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 3, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets.

GEO Sharpe Ratio Rank

GEO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 29.429
Below Average

GEO ranks above 29.4% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating below-average returns relative to volatility. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

  • Returns may not adequately compensate for volatility taken
  • Consider smaller allocation given below-average risk-adjusted profile
  • Explore higher-ranked investments with better consistency
  • Assess whether the volatility profile aligns with your portfolio goals

GEO Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows GEO's Sharpe Ratio relative to all stocks on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.

  • Red zone (bottom 25%): -0.36 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): -0.36 to 1.19
  • Green zone (top 25%): 1.19 or higher
  • Top 1%: 6.05+
  • Median: 0.26 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar stocks

The table compares The GEO Group, Inc.'s Sharpe Ratio with other stocks in the REIT - Healthcare Facilities industry across multiple time periods, showing how GEO's risk-adjusted performance compares to industry peers.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each stock's all-time average, as of Jun 3, 2026.

SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
DHCDiversified Healthcare Trust4.26
HRHealthcare Realty Trust Incorporated2.14
CTRECareTrust REIT, Inc.1.68
VTRVentas, Inc.1.55
AHRAmerican Healthcare REIT, Inc.1.51
OHIOmega Healthcare Investors, Inc.1.50
WELLWelltower Inc.1.33
SILASila Realty Trust, Inc1.14
STRWStrawberry Fields REIT LLC0.97
CHCTCommunity Healthcare Trust Incorporated0.82
GEOThe GEO Group, Inc.-0.27

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows GEO's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when GEO consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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