REPUBLIC SERVICES INC (RSG) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:RSG • US7607591002
215.09 USD
+0.34 (+0.16%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
216 USD
+0.91 (+0.42%)
Pre-Market: 2/2/2026, 8:00:05 AM
Taking everything into account, RSG scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RSG was compared to 80 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. RSG scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. RSG is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- RSG had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year RSG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years RSG has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years RSG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- RSG's Return On Assets of 6.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RSG outperforms 77.50% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.75%, RSG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.19%, RSG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RSG is in line with the industry average of 10.57%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (9.19%) for RSG is above the 3 year average (8.58%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.24% | ||
| ROE | 17.75% | ||
| ROIC | 9.19% |
ROA(3y)5.65%
ROA(5y)5.25%
ROE(3y)16.56%
ROE(5y)15.09%
ROIC(3y)8.58%
ROIC(5y)8.1%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.77%, RSG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- RSG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- RSG has a Operating Margin of 20.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RSG outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RSG has grown nicely.
- RSG has a better Gross Margin (42.17%) than 76.25% of its industry peers.
- RSG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.77% | ||
| GM | 42.17% |
OM growth 3Y2.76%
OM growth 5Y2.82%
PM growth 3Y3.71%
PM growth 5Y4.11%
GM growth 3Y1.32%
GM growth 5Y1.48%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RSG is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, RSG has less shares outstanding
- RSG has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for RSG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.02 indicates that RSG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- RSG has a better Altman-Z score (3.02) than 65.00% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of RSG is 5.25, which is a neutral value as it means it would take RSG, 5.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- RSG's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.25 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RSG outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
- RSG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.04. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- RSG has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.04) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.02 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC7.97%
2.3 Liquidity
- RSG has a Current Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that RSG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.58, RSG is not doing good in the industry: 90.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- RSG has a Quick Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that RSG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.56, RSG is doing worse than 86.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.76% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, RSG shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.07% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.33% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, RSG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.25% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.76%
EPS 3Y15.83%
EPS 5Y14.07%
EPS Q2Q%4.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.33%
Revenue growth 3Y12.38%
Revenue growth 5Y9.25%
Sales Q2Q%3.33%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, RSG will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.37% on average per year.
- RSG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.23% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.13%
EPS Next 2Y7.11%
EPS Next 3Y8.45%
EPS Next 5Y8.37%
Revenue Next Year3.76%
Revenue Next 2Y3.87%
Revenue Next 3Y4.29%
Revenue Next 5Y5.23%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 31.49, the valuation of RSG can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RSG is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RSG to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.32), we can say RSG is valued inline with the index average.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.07, the valuation of RSG can be described as expensive.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as RSG.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RSG to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.57), we can say RSG is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- RSG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- 63.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than RSG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates RSG does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- RSG has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.87
PEG (5Y)2.24
EPS Next 2Y7.11%
EPS Next 3Y8.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.16%, RSG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.83, RSG pays a better dividend. On top of this RSG pays more dividend than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, RSG is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.16% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of RSG grows each year by 7.46%, which is quite nice.
- RSG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of RSG decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.46%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- RSG pays out 34.47% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of RSG is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP34.47%
EPS Next 2Y7.11%
EPS Next 3Y8.45%
REPUBLIC SERVICES INC / RSG FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for RSG stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to RSG.
What is the valuation status of REPUBLIC SERVICES INC (RSG) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to REPUBLIC SERVICES INC (RSG). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of RSG stock?
REPUBLIC SERVICES INC (RSG) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for RSG stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for REPUBLIC SERVICES INC (RSG) is 31.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.61.
What is the financial health of REPUBLIC SERVICES INC (RSG) stock?
The financial health rating of REPUBLIC SERVICES INC (RSG) is 4 / 10.