GEO PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Geo Group for the last ten years is 19.17. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 112.7 is in line with the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, GEO's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2024 quarter at 121.65, when the price was $27.98 and the EPS was $0.23. The lowest point was recorded in the Jun 2021 quarter, when it reached 6.3 with a price of $7.12 and an EPS of $1.13.
Geo Group PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 719.74% in 2024
Maximum annual decrease: -37% in 2012
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 121.65 | 719.74% | $27.98 | $0.23 |
| 2023 | 14.84 | 59.91% | $10.83 | $0.73 |
| 2022 | 9.28 | -29.38% | $10.95 | $1.18 |
| 2021 | 13.14 | 39.34% | $7.75 | $0.59 |
| 2020 | 9.43 | -20.49% | $8.86 | $0.94 |
| 2019 | 11.86 | -27.15% | $16.61 | $1.4 |
| 2018 | 16.28 | -15.82% | $19.7 | $1.21 |
GEO average PE ratio chart
GEO's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
GEO PE vs peers
GEO's PE ratio is above its peer stocks CTAS and ESS. Geo Group's current PE ratio of 112.7 is in line with the average of its peers, which is 33.68.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ESS Essex Property Trust Inc | 24.99 | $18.57B |
| UE Urban Edge Properties | 30.57 | $2.3B |
| CXW CoreCivic Inc | 32.03 | $2.16B |
| CTAS Cintas Corp | 45.16 | $76.91B |
| GEO Geo Group Inc | 111.09 | $3.59B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Geo Group's PE ratio?
GEO's price to earnings ratio is 112.7 as of Mar 12, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Geo Group (GEO)?
As an average over the last 3 years, GEO stock has a PE ratio of 28.48.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Geo Group (GEO)?
As an average over the last 5 years, GEO stock has a PE ratio of 20.67.
What is the highest PE ratio for GEO?
Over the last ten years, the Dec 2024 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 121.65.
How does the current PE ratio for GEO compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of GEO is 488% higher than the 10-year historical average.
Why is Geo Group's PE ratio so high?
A company with a higher PE ratio may indicate that the market has higher growth expectations for the company's future earnings or profitability.
How is GEO's PE ratio calculated (Geo Group PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Mar 12, 2025), Geo Group's share price is $25.92. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $0.23. Therefore, Geo Group's price to earnings ratio for today is 112.7. PE RATIO(112.7) = STOCK PRICE($25.92) / TTM EPS($0.23)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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