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The GEO GroupGEO +1.46%58 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.77 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 9.69. 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 902 Business Services companies, The GEO Group ranks worse than 57.32% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, The GEO Group's enterprise value is $5,766 Mil.
The GEO Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $658 Mil. Therefore, The GEO Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for The GEO Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
GEO'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.26 Med: 9.69 Max: 18.82
Current: 8.77
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of The GEO Group was 18.82. The lowest was 5.26. And the median was 9.69.
GEO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 57.32% of 902
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.75
vs GEO: 8.77
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
The GEO Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
The GEO Group's share price for today is $31.34.
The GEO Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $1.970.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for The GEO Group's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, The GEO Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The GEO Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
The GEO Group's current Enterprise Value is $5,766 Mil.
The GEO Group's EBITDA 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 $658 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-EBITDA of 8.77 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on The GEO Group. This is near median its historical median of 9.69. Over the past decade, The GEO Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.26 to 18.82. According to the industry distribution chart, The GEO Group ranks #517 out of 902 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 57.3%.
Is The GEO Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
The GEO Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.77 is near median its 10-year median of 9.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.26 to a high of 18.82. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.75. The GEO Group's value of 8.77 is 13.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The GEO Group ranks #517 out of 902 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below 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-EBITDA compare to BRC and BCO?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, The GEO Group ranks #517 out of 902 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places The GEO Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.75. The GEO Group's value of 8.77 is 13.2% above this benchmark. Historically, The GEO Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.26 to 18.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.69 vs. the industry median of 7.75, The GEO Group has consistently been above 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-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.75, based on 902 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The GEO Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.77 is 13.2% above 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on The GEO Group. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The GEO Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.77, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.69. 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-EBITDA is 8.77, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.69 and 13.2% above the Business Services industry median of 7.75. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The GEO Group (GEO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.77 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-EBITDA: 8.77 (near median its 10-year median of 9.69)
GF Value™: $16.72 vs. price of $31.34 (87.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.2% above the Business Services median (#517 of 902)
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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