GEO (The GEO Group) YoY EBITDA Growth: 31.45% (As of Jun. 2026)

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GEO The GEO Group Inc GEO
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Price $31.77
GF Value $19.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is The GEO Group YoY EBITDA Growth?

The GEO Group GEO +2.88% 60 YoY EBITDA Growth is 31.45% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates GEO with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. The GEO Group's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 31.45%.

The GEO Group's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.05.

The GEO Group YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The GEO Group's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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* 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 YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

The GEO Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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The GEO Group Quarterly Data
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The GEO Group YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

The GEO Group's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(4.495-2.651)/ | 2.651 |
=69.56 %

The GEO Group's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(1.049-0.798)/ | 0.798 |
=31.45 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 31.45% mean?
The GEO Group (GEO) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 31.45% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for The GEO Group and its competitors.
Is The GEO Group's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
The GEO Group's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 31.45%. Overall, The GEO Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The GEO Group's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to BRC and BCO?
The GEO Group's YoY EBITDA Growth of 31.45% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for a Business Services company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Business Services industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for The GEO Group and its competitors. The GEO Group's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 31.45%. 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 $19.09, compared to a current price of $31.77 — trading 66.4% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 31.45%. The GEO Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The GEO Group (GEO), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 31.45% as of Jun. 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 $31.77 is trading 66.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.09. GuruFocus considers The GEO Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GEO:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 31.45%
  • GF Value™: $19.09 vs. price of $31.77 (66.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs

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.

The GEO Group Business Description

Other Exchanges GEO1:MexicoGEG:Germany
Address 4955 Technology Way, Boca Raton, FL, USA, 33431
The GEO Group Inc specializes in detention facilities and community reentry centers. It operates in four segments: U.S. Secure Services, which mainly encompasses U.S.-based secure services business; Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Services, which conducts its services in the United States, represents services provided to adults for monitoring services and evidence-based supervision and treatment programs for community-based parolees, probationers, and pretrial defendants; Reentry Services conducts its services in the United States represents services provided to adults for residential and non-residential treatment, educational and community-based programs, pre-release and half-way house programs; and International Services. The company operates in U.S, Australia and South Africa.
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