The GEO GroupMEX:GEO1 60 PEG Ratio is 18.42 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 537% above its 10-year median of 2.89. GuruFocus rates MEX:GEO1 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN296.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 446 Business Services companies, The GEO Group ranks worse than 96.86% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for The GEO Group's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:GEO1'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.79 Med: 2.89 Max: 19.97
Current: 19.97
During the past 13 years, The GEO Group's highest PEG Ratio was 19.97. The lowest was 1.79. And the median was 2.89.
MEX:GEO1's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 96.86% of 446
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.19
vs MEX:GEO1: 19.97
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
The GEO Group (MEX:GEO1) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
The GEO Group PEG Ratio Related Terms
The GEO Group PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The GEO Group's PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, The GEO Group's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The GEO Group's PEG Ratio falls into.
* 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The GEO Group (MEX:GEO1) has a PEG Ratio of 18.42 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on The GEO Group and its competitors. This is 537% above median its historical median of 2.89. Over the past decade, The GEO Group's PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.79 to 19.97. According to the industry distribution chart, The GEO Group ranks #432 out of 446 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 96.9%.
Is The GEO Group's PEG Ratio too high?
The GEO Group's current PEG Ratio of 18.42 is 537% above median its 10-year median of 2.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.79 to a high of 19.97. The Business Services industry median PEG Ratio is 1.19. The GEO Group's value of 18.42 is 1447.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The GEO Group ranks #432 out of 446 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 PEG Ratio compare to BCO and BRC?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, The GEO Group ranks #432 out of 446 companies for PEG Ratio. This places The GEO Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.19. The GEO Group's value of 18.42 is 1447.9% above this benchmark. Historically, The GEO Group's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.79 to 19.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.89 vs. the industry median of 1.19, 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 PEG Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median PEG Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.19, based on 446 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The GEO Group's current PEG Ratio of 18.42 is 1447.9% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on The GEO Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The GEO Group's current PEG Ratio is 18.42, which is 537% above median its own 10-year median of 2.89. 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 (MEX:GEO1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN296.28, compared to a current price of MXN510.00 — trading 72.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 18.42, which is 537% above median its 10-year median of 2.89 and 1447.9% above the Business Services industry median of 1.19. The GEO Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The GEO Group (MEX:GEO1), the current PEG Ratio is 18.42 as of Jul. 06, 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 (MEX:GEO1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The GEO Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN510.00 is trading 72.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN296.28.
GuruFocus considers The GEO Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GEO1:
PEG Ratio: 18.42 (537% above median its 10-year median of 2.89)
GF Value™: MXN296.28 vs. price of MXN510.00 (72.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1447.9% above the Business Services median (#432 of 446)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:GEO1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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