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

The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 90/100 based on Quality (55/100), Value (47/100), and Momentum (74/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Private prison operator with high debt levels and binary political risk, making it unsuitable for a long-term quality compounding portfolio.

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$27.03
Market Cap$3.1B
P/E (TTM)12.77
P/E (Forward)15.12
Price/Book2.12
Return on Equity19.3%
Return on Invested Capital14.2%
Debt/Equity110.99
Gross Margin25.5%
Operating Margin12.7%
Revenue Growth16.6%
Free Cash Flow$-56M

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 90/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (55), Value (47), and Momentum (74) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does The GEO Group, Inc. have an economic moat?
The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) has a Quality factor score of 55/100. 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 90/100. 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).
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