Republic Services (RSG) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Republic Services (RSG): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Commercial & Professional Services peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | RSG |
|---|---|
| Name | Republic Services, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Industrials |
| GICS Industry Group | Commercial & Professional Services |
| GICS Industry | Commercial Services & Supplies |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Environmental & Facilities Services |
| Market Capitalization | 66.03 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | July 1, 1998 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: RSG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | -9.56% | -4.47% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 12.76% | 4.12% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 14.75% | 2.70% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: RSG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 19.63% | 39.55% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.39 | 0.83 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -22.54% | -56.72% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: RSG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | -0.69 | -0.21 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | -0.97 | -0.31 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Republic Services (RSG) posts ROE of 18.35%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.
RSG
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
18.35%
Group distribution
- Max
- 53.04%
- Q3
- 25.65%
- RSG
- 18.35%
- Median
- 13.99%
- Q1
- 2.99%
- Min
- -28.46%
Largest peers
- ADP
- 71.21%
- RELX
- 70.51%
- CTAS
- 40.71%
- WM
- 29.94%
- RSG
- 18.35%
- WCN
- 13.12%
- PAYX
- --
Net Margin (TTM)
Republic Services (RSG) keeps 12.99% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.
RSG
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
12.99%
Group distribution
- Max
- 26.63%
- RSG
- 12.99%
- Q3
- 11.56%
- Median
- 6.26%
- Q1
- 1.30%
- Min
- -13.15%
Largest peers
- PAYX
- 26.63%
- RELX
- 21.53%
- ADP
- 20.12%
- CTAS
- 17.75%
- RSG
- 12.99%
- WM
- 10.99%
- WCN
- 10.97%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Republic Services (RSG) turns 20.20% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.
RSG
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
20.20%
Group distribution
- Max
- 38.33%
- RSG
- 20.20%
- Q3
- 17.67%
- Median
- 9.37%
- Q1
- 3.13%
- Min
- -4.52%
Largest peers
- PAYX
- 38.33%
- RELX
- 31.41%
- ADP
- 30.18%
- CTAS
- 23.65%
- RSG
- 20.20%
- WCN
- 18.75%
- WM
- 17.52%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: RSG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 18.35% | 13.99% |
| ROA (TTM) | 6.18% | 5.17% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 12.99% | 6.26% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 20.20% | 9.37% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 43.05% | 36.49% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Republic Services (RSG) grew revenue 3.49%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
Republic Services (RSG) grew earnings per share 5.55%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: RSG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 3.49% | 6.05% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 7.08% | 6.27% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 5.55% | 6.77% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | 13.46% | 9.88% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Republic Services (RSG) has current ratio of 0.67, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.
RSG
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
0.67
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.17
- Q3
- 2.01
- Median
- 1.48
- Q1
- 1.13
- RSG
- 0.67
- Min
- 0.45
Largest peers
- CTAS
- 1.43
- PAYX
- 1.15
- ADP
- 1.04
- WM
- 0.93
- WCN
- 0.69
- RSG
- 0.67
- RELX
- 0.49
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Republic Services (RSG) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.18, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.
RSG
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
1.18
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.61
- Q3
- 1.39
- RSG
- 1.18
- Median
- 0.94
- Q1
- 0.40
- Min
- 0.01
Largest peers
- RELX
- 3.04
- WM
- 2.28
- PAYX
- 1.24
- RSG
- 1.18
- WCN
- 1.17
- ADP
- 0.69
- CTAS
- 0.53
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: RSG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.67 | 1.48 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 1.18 | 0.94 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.69 | 2.67 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Republic Services (RSG) has dividend yield of 1.11%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.
RSG
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
1.11%
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.77%
- Q3
- 1.82%
- RSG
- 1.11%
- Median
- 0.44%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- ADP
- 2.54%
- RELX
- 1.98%
- WM
- 1.43%
- RSG
- 1.11%
- CTAS
- 0.89%
- WCN
- 0.78%
- PAYX
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Republic Services (RSG) has payout ratio of 35.22%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.
RSG
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
35.22%
Group distribution
- Max
- 90.59%
- Q3
- 36.56%
- RSG
- 35.22%
- Median
- 16.11%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- PAYX
- 90.59%
- ADP
- 60.45%
- RELX
- 57.42%
- WM
- 49.49%
- CTAS
- 36.66%
- RSG
- 35.22%
- WCN
- 32.44%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: RSG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.11% | 0.44% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 35.22% | 16.11% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Republic Services (RSG) trades at P/E ratio of 30.79, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
RSG
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
30.79
Group distribution
- Max
- 67.06
- Q3
- 38.84
- RSG
- 30.79
- Median
- 23.07
- Q1
- 16.03
- Min
- 4.96
Largest peers
- WCN
- 41.69
- CTAS
- 41.15
- WM
- 34.60
- RSG
- 30.79
- ADP
- 23.81
- PAYX
- 23.57
- RELX
- 23.05
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Republic Services (RSG) trades at 3.96 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.
RSG
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
3.96
Group distribution
- Max
- 7.33
- RSG
- 3.96
- Q3
- 3.42
- Median
- 1.37
- Q1
- 0.74
- Min
- 0.13
Largest peers
- PAYX
- 10.04
- CTAS
- 7.12
- RELX
- 5.96
- ADP
- 4.56
- WCN
- 4.45
- RSG
- 3.96
- WM
- 3.68
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Republic Services (RSG) trades at 5.52 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.
RSG
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
5.52
Group distribution
- Max
- 10.74
- Q3
- 5.92
- RSG
- 5.52
- Median
- 3.25
- Q1
- 1.95
- Min
- -2.86
Largest peers
- RELX
- 75.12
- CTAS
- 15.60
- ADP
- 15.53
- PAYX
- 10.66
- WM
- 9.36
- RSG
- 5.52
- WCN
- 5.22
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: RSG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 30.79 | 23.07 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 3.96 | 1.37 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 5.52 | 3.25 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 2.74% | 5.04% |