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GEO

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The GEO Group, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $4.2B · Avg Vol: $65M/d

81
StockRank
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Q
58
V
41
M
77
P/E (TTM)
15.0x
ROE
20.1%
D/E
1.1x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

The GEO Group has strong momentum at M78 with a buyback on file, but value at V44 is below the calibrated floor and quality Q55 is modest, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The GEO Group is a leading provider of correctional, detention, and reentry services to governmental agencies worldwide, owning, leasing, and managing facilities. The company offers a range of services including security, inmate transportation, and rehabilitation programs. GEO operates in a highly specialized and regulated sector, benefiting from long-term contracts and a significant operational footprint, with its competitive position built on extensive experience in managing secure facilities.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue2.4B2.4B2.4B2.6B3.5%2.8B3.0B3.3B11.4%
EPS1.180.780.231.8516.2%2.122.8152.0%
Shares124.1M126.1M140.2M136.2M+9.8%131.6M
Debt2.1B1.9B1.8B1.7B-6.0%1.6B
Equity1.2B1.3B1.3B1.5B8.9%
Op CF288.0M277.8M242.2M72.6M-36.8%198.7M
Inv CF11.4M-53.4M-101.7M105.7M
Fin CF-699.1M-208.1M-168.9M-185.7M
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29.9530.6631.3632.0732.77Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$31.61
RSI (14)
56.3
52W High
$33.15
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
58
ROIC
15.7%78.6
ROE
20.1%85.6
GP/Assets
19.2%55.5
Op. Margin
13.9%73.4
FCF/Assets
0.7%33.0
Piotroski
785.9
Int. Cover
3.6x30.6
D/E Ratio
1.06x17.6
Current Ratio
1.65x48.1
Value
41
P/E (TTM)
15.0x63.8
EV/EBITDA
11.3x53.4
P/FCF
160.7x9.3
P/B
2.7x37.5
P/S
1.5x50.9
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
77
52W High %
95%92.5
RS 6M
111%98.0
SMA 50/200
1.42x98.0
EPS Rev 4W
+2.8%66.0
EPS Rev 12W
+2.8%78.5
EPS Improve
-19%10.6
Q Growth
63%75.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$4.2B
P/E (Forward)
18.6x
Gross Margin
26.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of GEO are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
GEOThe GEO Group, Inc.(you)$4.2B81Strong Buy
BRCBrady Corporation$4.5B86Strong Buy
CXWCoreCivic, Inc.$3.3B73Buy
ADTADT Inc.$5.5B90Strong Buy
MSAMSA Safety Incorporated$7.3B75Buy
BCOThe Brink's Company$4.6B58Hold
NSSCNapco Security Technologies, Inc.$1.3B70Buy
MGMistras Group, Inc.$589M78Buy
CIXCompX International Inc.$394M99Strong Buy
NLNLI Holdings, Inc.$284M60Hold

Peer medians: ROE 8.8% · P/E 27.6x · Gross margin 29.3%

The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO): Stock Score Summary

The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 81/100 based on Quality (58/100), Value (41/100), and Momentum (77/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. The GEO Group has strong momentum at M78 with a buyback on file, but value at V44 is below the calibrated floor and quality Q55 is modest, so stage one fails.

The GEO Group is a leading provider of correctional, detention, and reentry services to governmental agencies worldwide, owning, leasing, and managing facilities. The company offers a range of services including security, inmate transportation, and rehabilitation programs. GEO operates in a highly specialized and regulated sector, benefiting from long-term contracts and a significant operational footprint, with its competitive position built on extensive experience in managing secure facilities.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$31.61
Market Cap$4.2B
P/E (TTM)14.99
P/E (Forward)18.58
Price/Book2.72
Return on Equity20.1%
Return on Invested Capital15.7%
Debt/Equity1.06x
Gross Margin26.0%
Operating Margin13.9%
Revenue Growth15.1%
Free Cash Flow$26M

The GEO Group, Inc. operates in the Security & Protection Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The GEO Group, Inc.’s (GEO) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) is 81/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (58), Value (41), and Momentum (77) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does The GEO Group, Inc. have an economic moat?
The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) has a Quality factor score of 58/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is The GEO Group, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 81/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is The GEO Group, Inc. in?
The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Security & Protection Services industry (United States).