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
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After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:17:29 PM
RSG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year RSG was profitable.
- RSG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years RSG has been profitable.
- RSG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- RSG has a Return On Assets of 6.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: RSG outperforms 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.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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
- The Profit Margin of RSG (12.77%) is better than 92.50% of its industry peers.
- RSG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- RSG's Operating Margin of 20.16% is amongst the best of the industry. RSG outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
- RSG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of RSG (42.17%) is better than 77.50% of its industry peers.
- 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 | 20.16% | ||
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RSG is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for RSG has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, RSG has less shares outstanding
- 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 Altman-Z score of 3.02. This is in the better half of the industry: RSG outperforms 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of RSG (5.25) is better than 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 Debt to Equity ratio of 1.04. This is in the lower half of the industry: RSG underperforms 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.
- RSG has a worse Current ratio (0.58) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.56 indicates that RSG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.56, RSG is not doing good in the industry: 86.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- RSG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.76%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.07% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- 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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.23% on average over the next years.
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.
- 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- RSG is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.49.
- RSG's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RSG to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.30), 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.
- RSG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- RSG is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| 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.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RSG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RSG is cheaper than 63.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.22 |
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
- 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 0.82, RSG pays a better dividend. On top of this RSG pays more dividend than 82.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- RSG's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.16% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of RSG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.46%!
- 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.