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The GEO GroupGEO +1.46%58 EV-to-EBIT is 11.00 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 14.20. GuruFocus rates GEO with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 853 Business Services companies, The GEO Group ranks better than 51.58% on this metric.
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The GEO Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,825 Mil.
The GEO Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $524 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
The GEO Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
The GEO Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The GEO Group's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, The GEO Group's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The GEO Group EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, The GEO Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The GEO Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
The GEO Group's current Enterprise Value is $5,766 Mil.
The GEO Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $524 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
The GEO Group (GEO) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.00 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The GEO Group and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 14.20. Over the past decade, The GEO Group's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.94 to 29.37. According to the industry distribution chart, The GEO Group ranks #413 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is The GEO Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
The GEO Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.00 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 14.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.94 to a high of 29.37. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.21. The GEO Group's value of 11.00 is 1.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The GEO Group ranks #413 out of 853 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The GEO Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The GEO Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to BRC and BCO?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, The GEO Group ranks #413 out of 853 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts The GEO Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.21. The GEO Group's value of 11.00 is 1.9% below this benchmark. Historically, The GEO Group's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.94 to 29.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.20 vs. the industry median of 11.21, The GEO Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.21, based on 853 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The GEO Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.00 is 1.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The GEO Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The GEO Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.00, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 14.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The GEO Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The GEO Group (GEO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.72, compared to a current price of $31.34 — trading 87.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.00, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 14.20 and 1.9% below the Business Services industry median of 11.21. The GEO Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The GEO Group (GEO), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.00 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The GEO Group (GEO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The GEO Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $31.34 is trading 87.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.72.
GuruFocus considers The GEO Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GEO:
EV-to-EBIT: 11.00 (23% below median its 10-year median of 14.20)
GF Value™: $16.72 vs. price of $31.34 (87.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.9% below the Business Services median (#413 of 853)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GEO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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