REPUBLIC SERVICES INC (RSG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:RSG • US7607591002
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This RSG fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. RSG Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- RSG had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year RSG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- RSG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years RSG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of RSG (6.22%) is better than 76.54% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of RSG (17.87%) is better than 81.48% of its industry peers.
- RSG has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.09%) than 76.54% of its industry peers.
- RSG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.10%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.27%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.22% | ||
| ROE | 17.87% | ||
| ROIC | 9.09% |
ROA(3y)6.01%
ROA(5y)5.67%
ROE(3y)17.4%
ROE(5y)16.39%
ROIC(3y)9.1%
ROIC(5y)8.62%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.89%, RSG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RSG has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.02%, RSG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.06% 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 41.96%, RSG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RSG has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.89% | ||
| GM | 41.96% |
OM growth 3Y2.81%
OM growth 5Y1.75%
PM growth 3Y5.4%
PM growth 5Y6.25%
GM growth 3Y2.1%
GM growth 5Y1.13%
2. RSG Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- RSG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- RSG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- RSG has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- RSG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- RSG has an Altman-Z score of 3.03. This indicates that RSG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- RSG has a better Altman-Z score (3.03) than 69.14% of its industry peers.
- RSG has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.64. This is a neutral value as RSG would need 5.64 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- RSG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.64. This is in the better half of the industry: RSG outperforms 74.07% of its industry peers.
- RSG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.08. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- RSG has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.08) than 70.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.03 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC8.71%
2.3 Liquidity
- RSG has a Current Ratio of 0.64. 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 Current ratio, with a value of 0.64, RSG is doing worse than 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.62 indicates that RSG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- RSG's Quick ratio of 0.62 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RSG is outperformed by 80.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 |
3. RSG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- RSG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.68%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, RSG shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.38% on average per year.
- RSG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.49%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 10.32% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.68%
EPS 3Y12.45%
EPS 5Y14.38%
EPS Q2Q%11.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.49%
Revenue growth 3Y7.08%
Revenue growth 5Y10.32%
Sales Q2Q%2.22%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, RSG will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.92% on average per year.
- RSG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.31%
EPS Next 2Y7.58%
EPS Next 3Y8.43%
EPS Next 5Y7.92%
Revenue Next Year2.79%
Revenue Next 2Y3.9%
Revenue Next 3Y4.38%
Revenue Next 5Y5.2%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. RSG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- RSG is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.51.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RSG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.49% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RSG to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.21), we can say RSG is valued slightly more expensively.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.21, RSG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- RSG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. RSG is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.21 |
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.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RSG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RSG is cheaper than 61.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- RSG has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.32
PEG (5Y)2.19
EPS Next 2Y7.58%
EPS Next 3Y8.43%
5. RSG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- RSG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.16%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.86, RSG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- RSG's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.16% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of RSG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.77%!
- RSG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of RSG decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.77%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- RSG pays out 34.50% 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.
DP34.5%
EPS Next 2Y7.58%
EPS Next 3Y8.43%
RSG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
220.86
-2.33 (-1.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22/amc
Inst Owners61.05%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner Change0.05%
Market Cap68.20B
Revenue(TTM)16.59B
Net Income(TTM)2.14B
Analysts76.97
Price Target249.14 (12.8%)
Short Float %1.02%
Short Ratio2.2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.16% |
Yearly Dividend2.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.77%
DP34.5%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date04-02 2026-04-02 (0.625)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.49%
Min EPS beat(2)5.6%
Max EPS beat(2)7.38%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.02%
Max EPS beat(4)7.38%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)6.14%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)6.58%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)7.23%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.66%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.8%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.66%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.58%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.77%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.91%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.29%
PT rev (1m)0.5%
PT rev (3m)-0.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.21 | ||
| P/S | 4.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.88 | ||
| P/B | 5.7 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.91 |
EPS(TTM)7.01
EY3.17%
EPS(NY)7.31
Fwd EY3.31%
FCF(TTM)7.8
FCFY3.53%
OCF(TTM)13.91
OCFY6.3%
SpS53.73
BVpS38.76
TBVpS-17.49
PEG (NY)7.32
PEG (5Y)2.19
Graham Number78.18
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.22% | ||
| ROE | 17.87% | ||
| ROCE | 10.91% | ||
| ROIC | 9.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.29% | ||
| OM | 20.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.89% | ||
| GM | 41.96% | ||
| FCFM | 14.52% |
ROA(3y)6.01%
ROA(5y)5.67%
ROE(3y)17.4%
ROE(5y)16.39%
ROIC(3y)9.1%
ROIC(5y)8.62%
ROICexc(3y)9.13%
ROICexc(5y)8.65%
ROICexgc(3y)22.13%
ROICexgc(5y)20.84%
ROCE(3y)10.93%
ROCE(5y)10.35%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.26%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.06%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.89%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.39%
OM growth 3Y2.81%
OM growth 5Y1.75%
PM growth 3Y5.4%
PM growth 5Y6.25%
GM growth 3Y2.1%
GM growth 5Y1.13%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.64 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.53 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 104.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.64 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | 112.62% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.03 |
F-Score6
WACC8.71%
ROIC/WACC1.04
Cap/Depr(3y)103.33%
Cap/Depr(5y)102.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.25%
Profit Quality(3y)109.75%
Profit Quality(5y)111.98%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.68%
EPS 3Y12.45%
EPS 5Y14.38%
EPS Q2Q%11.39%
EPS Next Y4.31%
EPS Next 2Y7.58%
EPS Next 3Y8.43%
EPS Next 5Y7.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.49%
Revenue growth 3Y7.08%
Revenue growth 5Y10.32%
Sales Q2Q%2.22%
Revenue Next Year2.79%
Revenue Next 2Y3.9%
Revenue Next 3Y4.38%
Revenue Next 5Y5.2%
EBIT growth 1Y3.04%
EBIT growth 3Y10.09%
EBIT growth 5Y12.25%
EBIT Next Year63.51%
EBIT Next 3Y22.72%
EBIT Next 5Y16.02%
FCF growth 1Y15.76%
FCF growth 3Y11.54%
FCF growth 5Y13.53%
OCF growth 1Y9.15%
OCF growth 3Y10.43%
OCF growth 5Y11.69%
REPUBLIC SERVICES INC / RSG Fundamental Analysis 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.
How profitable is REPUBLIC SERVICES INC (RSG) stock?
REPUBLIC SERVICES INC (RSG) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for REPUBLIC SERVICES INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of REPUBLIC SERVICES INC (RSG) is expected to grow by 4.31% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of REPUBLIC SERVICES INC (RSG) stock?
The dividend rating of REPUBLIC SERVICES INC (RSG) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 34.5%.