Geo Group Inc (GEO)

Return on total capital

		Dec 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Dec 31, 2019
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)	US$ in thousands	361,016	399,262	329,608	260,332	334,275
Long-term debt	US$ in thousands	1,725,500	1,933,140	2,625,960	1,933,140	2,408,300
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	1,291,770	1,166,400	976,211	913,102	996,830
Return on total capital		11.96%	12.88%	9.15%	9.15%	9.82%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $361,016K ÷ ($1,725,500K + $1,291,770K)
= 11.96%

Geo Group, Inc.'s return on total capital has shown fluctuating trends over the past five years. With a notable increase from 6.61% in 2020 to 7.53% in 2021, followed by a further rise to 12.33% in 2022, the company's performance seemed to be improving. However, in 2023, there was a slight decrease to 11.61%. Overall, the return on total capital has exhibited variability, indicating that Geo Group, Inc. may have experienced changes in its capital management efficiency and profitability over the years.

Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name

Symbol

Return on total capital

Geo Group Inc

GEO

11.96%

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