The GEO Group (STU:GEG) Total Operating Expense: €2,069 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:GEG The GEO Group Inc STU:GEG
54 GF Score
Price €25.85
GF Value €14.38
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is The GEO Group Total Operating Expense?

The GEO Group STU:GEG -1.22% 54 Total Operating Expense is €2,069 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:GEG with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

The GEO Group's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €533 Mil. The GEO Group's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,069 Mil.

The GEO Group Total Operating Expense Related Terms

The GEO Group Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The GEO Group Total Operating Expense Chart

The GEO Group Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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The GEO Group Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating 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 €2,069 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of €2,069 Mil mean?
The GEO Group (STU:GEG) has a Total Operating Expense of €2,069 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on The GEO Group and its competitors.
Is The GEO Group's Total Operating Expense too high?
The GEO Group's current Total Operating Expense is €2,069 Mil. Overall, The GEO Group has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The GEO Group's Total Operating Expense compare to BCO and BRC?
The GEO Group's Total Operating Expense of €2,069 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 Total Operating Expense for a Business Services company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Total Operating 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on The GEO Group and its competitors. The GEO Group's current Total Operating Expense is €2,069 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 €14.38, compared to a current price of €25.85 — trading 79.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €2,069 Mil. The GEO Group's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The GEO Group (STU:GEG), the current Total Operating Expense is €2,069 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 €25.85 is trading 79.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.38. GuruFocus considers The GEO Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:GEG:

  • Total Operating Expense: €2,069 Mil
  • GF Value™: €14.38 vs. price of €25.85 (79.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs

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.

The GEO Group Business Description

Other Exchanges GEO:USAGEO1:Mexico
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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