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Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. The GEO Group's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -33 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-134 Mil.
The GEO Group (STU:GEG) Interest Expense Explanation
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.
* 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 higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The GEO Group Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The GEO Group's Interest Expense 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.
Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.
Interest Expense 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 €-134 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 (STU:GEG) has a Interest Expense of €-134 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on The GEO Group and its competitors.
Is The GEO Group's Interest Expense too high?
The GEO Group's current Interest Expense is €-134 Mil. Overall, The GEO Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The GEO Group's Interest Expense compare to BCO and BRC?
The GEO Group's Interest Expense of €-134 Mil 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 Interest Expense for a Business Services company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on The GEO Group and its competitors. The GEO Group's current Interest Expense is €-134 Mil. 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 (STU:GEG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.54, compared to a current price of €26.77 — trading 84.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-134 Mil. The GEO Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The GEO Group (STU:GEG), the current Interest Expense is €-134 Mil as of Mar. 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 (STU:GEG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The GEO Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €26.77 is trading 84.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.54.
GuruFocus considers The GEO Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:GEG:
Interest Expense: €-134 Mil
GF Value™: €14.54 vs. price of €26.77 (84.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GEG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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