GEO:NYE-Geo Group Inc (The) REIT (USD)

EQUITY | Security & Protection Services | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 12.96

Change

+0.35 (+2.78)%

Market Cap

USD 2.39B

Volume

1.56M

Analyst Target

USD 16.50
Analyst Rating

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About

The GEO Group Inc is engaged in ownership, leasing and management of correctional, detention and re-entry facilities, and the provision of community based services and youth services in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and United Kingdom.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Security & Protection Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 19.67% 69% C- 83% B
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 19.67% 62% D 80% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 71.20% 92% A 96% N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 71.20% 85% B 96% N/A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -28.91% 15% F 17% F
Dividend Return 13.77% 64% D 51% F
Total Return -15.14% 23% F 17% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 3.94% 31% F 53% F
Dividend Return 6.72% 31% F 53% F
Total Return 2.78% 64% D 56% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 40.05% 38% F 23% F
Risk Adjusted Return 16.79% 23% F 37% F
Market Capitalization 2.39B 50% F 65% D

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Security & Protection Services) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 16.40 18% 11%
Price/Book Ratio 1.44 75% 54%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 6.48 70% 52%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 9.85 42% 47%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 3.16% 42% 37%
Return on Invested Capital 10.20% 60% 68%
Return on Assets 5.60% 67% 78%
Debt to Equity Ratio 133.58% 43% 25%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector