Republic Services (RSG) vs. Waste Management (WM)
This page compares Republic Services (RSG) with Waste Management (WM) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Republic Services (RSG) and Waste Management (WM) are both classified in the Environmental & Facilities Services sub-industry within the broader Commercial Services & Supplies industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.
| Symbol | RSG | WM |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Republic Services, Inc. | Waste Management, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Industrials | Industrials |
| GICS Industry Group | Commercial & Professional Services | Commercial & Professional Services |
| GICS Industry | Commercial Services & Supplies | Commercial Services & Supplies |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Environmental & Facilities Services | Environmental & Facilities Services |
| Market Capitalization | 64.66 billion USD | 88.87 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | July 1, 1998 | June 22, 1988 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Republic Services (RSG) at 30.11 and Waste Management (WM) at 31.98 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.
RSG
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
30.11
- Max
- 61.59
- Q3
- 37.73
- Median
- 21.70
- Q1
- 14.64
- Min
- 5.06
WM
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
31.98
- Max
- 61.59
- Q3
- 37.73
- Median
- 21.70
- Q1
- 14.64
- Min
- 5.06
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Both Republic Services (RSG) at 3.87 and Waste Management (WM) at 3.50 command a richer price per dollar of sales than most peers, sitting in the upper Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) quartile of their industries.
RSG
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
3.87
- Max
- 6.53
- Q3
- 3.23
- Median
- 1.28
- Q1
- 0.65
- Min
- 0.08
WM
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
3.50
- Max
- 6.53
- Q3
- 3.23
- Median
- 1.28
- Q1
- 0.65
- Min
- 0.08
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Republic Services (RSG) at 5.40 is valued about in line with its industry on Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Waste Management (WM) at 8.88 carries a peer-beating premium to book — WM is pricier on assets.
RSG
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
5.40
- Max
- 8.95
- Q3
- 6.08
- Median
- 2.89
- Q1
- 1.90
- Min
- -4.28
WM
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
8.88
- Max
- 8.95
- Q3
- 6.08
- Median
- 2.89
- Q1
- 1.90
- Min
- -4.28
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | RSG | WM |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 30.11 | 31.98 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.87 | 3.50 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 5.40 | 8.88 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 2.80% | 2.40% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Waste Management (WM) at 29.94% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Republic Services (RSG) at 18.35%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
RSG
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
18.35%
- Max
- 53.04%
- Q3
- 25.65%
- Median
- 13.99%
- Q1
- 2.65%
- Min
- -26.88%
WM
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
29.94%
- Max
- 53.04%
- Q3
- 25.65%
- Median
- 13.99%
- Q1
- 2.65%
- Min
- -26.88%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Republic Services (RSG) at 12.99% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Waste Management (WM) at 10.99%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.
RSG
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
12.99%
- Max
- 26.63%
- Q3
- 11.56%
- Median
- 6.26%
- Q1
- 1.18%
- Min
- -13.34%
WM
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
10.99%
- Max
- 26.63%
- Q3
- 11.56%
- Median
- 6.26%
- Q1
- 1.18%
- Min
- -13.34%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Republic Services (RSG) at 20.20% operates in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile, ahead of Waste Management (WM) at 17.52%, which runs around its industry’s norm.
RSG
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
20.20%
- Max
- 37.53%
- Q3
- 17.67%
- Median
- 9.37%
- Q1
- 3.13%
- Min
- -4.52%
WM
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
17.52%
- Max
- 37.53%
- Q3
- 17.67%
- Median
- 9.37%
- Q1
- 3.13%
- Min
- -4.52%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | RSG | WM |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 18.35% | 29.94% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.18% | 6.60% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 12.99% | 10.99% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 20.20% | 17.52% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 43.05% | 40.61% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | RSG | WM |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 3.49% | 14.24% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 7.08% | 8.56% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | RSG | WM |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 5.55% | -1.62% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 13.46% | 7.52% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both Republic Services (RSG) at 0.67 and Waste Management (WM) at 0.93 run Current Ratio (MRQ) in the tighter-liquidity quartile of industry peers, leaving thinner cushions against current liabilities than typical competitors.
RSG
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
0.67
- Max
- 3.17
- Q3
- 2.01
- Median
- 1.51
- Q1
- 1.13
- Min
- 0.45
WM
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
0.93
- Max
- 3.17
- Q3
- 2.01
- Median
- 1.51
- Q1
- 1.13
- Min
- 0.45
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Republic Services (RSG) at 1.18 carries Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) around its industry mid-range, while Waste Management (WM) at 2.28 sits in the higher-leverage quartile.
RSG
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
1.18
- Max
- 2.61
- Q3
- 1.39
- Median
- 0.94
- Q1
- 0.45
- Min
- 0.01
WM
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
2.28
- Max
- 2.61
- Q3
- 1.39
- Median
- 0.94
- Q1
- 0.45
- Min
- 0.01
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | RSG | WM |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.67 | 0.93 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 1.18 | 2.28 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.69 | 2.97 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both Republic Services (RSG) at 1.19% and Waste Management (WM) at 1.60% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.
RSG
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
1.19%
- Max
- 5.28%
- Q3
- 2.29%
- Median
- 0.97%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
WM
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
1.60%
- Max
- 5.28%
- Q3
- 2.29%
- Median
- 0.97%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Republic Services (RSG) at 35.22% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Waste Management (WM) at 49.49% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.
RSG
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
35.22%
- Max
- 79.70%
- Q3
- 36.60%
- Median
- 16.11%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
WM
Commercial & Professional Services industry group
49.49%
- Max
- 79.70%
- Q3
- 36.60%
- Median
- 16.11%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | RSG | WM |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.19% | 1.60% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 35.22% | 49.49% |
Performance & Risk
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | RSG | WM |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | -18.10% | -7.08% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 18.38% | 18.74% |
| Beta | 0.40 | 0.44 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 1.67M | 2.06M |