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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
The GEO Group's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.68%.
The industry rank for The GEO Group's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:GEO1's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 78.83% of 978
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.665
vs MEX:GEO1: 45.68
The GEO Group (MEX:GEO1) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
The GEO Group 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
The GEO Group 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The GEO Group's 3-Year RORE % 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.
MEX:GEO1 vs BCO, BRC, ADT: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, The GEO Group's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, The GEO Group's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The GEO Group's 3-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
The GEO Group (MEX:GEO1) has a 3-Year RORE % of 45.68 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on The GEO Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The GEO Group ranks #207 out of 978 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is The GEO Group's 3-Year RORE % too high?
The GEO Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 45.68. The Business Services industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.67. The GEO Group's value of 45.68 is 496% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The GEO Group ranks #207 out of 978 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The GEO Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The GEO Group's 3-Year RORE % compare to BCO and BRC?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, The GEO Group ranks #207 out of 978 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places The GEO Group in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.67. The GEO Group's value of 45.68 is 496% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Business Services company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Business Services companies is 7.67, based on 978 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The GEO Group's current 3-Year RORE % of 45.68 is 496% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on The GEO Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 7.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The GEO Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 45.68. 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 MXN283.41, compared to a current price of MXN506.00 — trading 78.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 45.68 and 496% above the Business Services industry median of 7.67. The GEO Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The GEO Group (MEX:GEO1), the current 3-Year RORE % is 45.68 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 (MEX:GEO1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The GEO Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN506.00 is trading 78.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN283.41.
GuruFocus considers The GEO Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GEO1:
3-Year RORE %: 45.68
GF Value™: MXN283.41 vs. price of MXN506.00 (78.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 496% above the Business Services median (#207 of 978)
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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