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
215.09 USD
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After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:17:29 PM
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. While showing a medium growth rate, RSG is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year RSG was profitable.
- RSG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of RSG (6.24%) is better than 77.50% of its industry peers.
- RSG has a better Return On Equity (17.75%) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- RSG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.58%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.57%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.58%) for RSG is below the current ROIC(9.19%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
- RSG has a Profit Margin of 12.77%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RSG outperforms 92.50% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RSG has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.16%, RSG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- RSG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 42.17%, RSG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- RSG has an Altman-Z score of 3.02. This indicates that RSG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- RSG's Altman-Z score of 3.02 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RSG outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
- RSG has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.25. This is a neutral value as RSG would need 5.25 years to pay back of 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.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of RSG (1.04) is worse 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
- A Current Ratio of 0.58 indicates that RSG may have some problems paying 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.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.56 indicates that RSG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- RSG has a worse Quick ratio (0.56) than 86.25% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- The Revenue has been growing by 9.25% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- RSG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.37% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, RSG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.23% on average per year.
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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.49, RSG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as RSG.
- RSG is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 29.07, which means the current valuation is very expensive for RSG.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RSG is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.57. RSG is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RSG is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RSG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| 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.
- The excellent profitability rating of RSG 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.
- RSG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.83. RSG pays more dividend than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- RSG's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
| 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.
- RSG's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept 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.