Stock Analysis
Republic Services Inc.RSG
P/E 32.44×· 5Y range 26.52–38.79×· 53th percentile of history
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Refuse Systems
AnalystsBuy33 analystsP/E 32.4× sits at the 53rd percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 1% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
High quality, fairly valued
Strengths
- Quality100
- Growth80
Risks
- Financial Health41
Strong fundamentals at a reasonable valuation.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 8/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓ROE 18.2% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Revenue CAGR 10.1% — durable top-line growth
What's happening with RSG
Profile
Strong earnings quality and growth; financial health and valuation lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation49/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (53th pct)12/25
- FCF yield (3.7%)12/25
- P/S (4.2x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (25.3x)5/25
- Growth80/100 · Strong
- Revenue CAGR (10.1%)20/25
- Net income CAGR (13.5%)20/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (14.1%)20/25
- Fwd implied growth (19.0%)20/25
- Profitability72/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (10.1%)12/25
- ROE (18.2%)20/25
- Net margin (12.9%)20/25
- Operating margin (19.9%)20/25
- Financial Health41/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (2.66)18/25
- Current ratio (0.64)0/25
- Interest coverage (5.3x)18/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 40%)5/25
- Quality100/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (8/9)25/25
- Beneish M (-2.74)25/25
- FCF conversion (121%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 2.2%)25/25
- Moat56/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (0/9 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (39.9%)13/25
- FCF-positive years (9/9 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 9.5%)18/25
About Republic Services Inc.
Republic Services Group is the second-largest waste management company by revenue and provides integrated waste management services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Show more
With 208 active landfills, 248 transfer stations, and 75 recycling centers, Republic Services has reached $16 billion in annual revenue, focusing on recycling and environmental solutions. The company reports in three segments based on the Western United States (Group 1), Eastern United States (Group 2), and Environmental Solutions across North America (Group 3). Eighty-nine percent of total revenue comes from recycling and waste, with the remaining 11% from Environmental Solutions.
Headquarters: PHOENIX, AZ · Employees: 42,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
49D+P/E (TTM)32.4xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 26.5x–38.8x · 53rd pct
P/FCF26.4xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield3.7%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 2.5%–4.4% · 63rd pct
P/S (TTM)4.20xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 3.0x–5.0x · 82nd pct
EV/EBIT25.3xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 21.3x–28.8x · 65th pct
EV/Sales5.0xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E27.3xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio5.89xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio3.43D
Grade D: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.08%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio34.8%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
72B+ROIC10.1%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE18.2%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA6.3%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin12.9%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin19.9%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin42.0%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin15.7%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin15.7%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
80ARevenue CAGR10.1%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR13.5%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)14.1%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth19.0%C
Grade C: MedAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-4.3%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue—
TTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
41D+Altman Z-Score2.66C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.64xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.59xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage5.3xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment5.3yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT4.2xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.19xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.01xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
100A+Piotroski F-Score8/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.74A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion121.4%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability2.2%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue11.2%C
Grade C: AverageTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.49xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. Filed | CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. | BuyOpen market buy | +5.2K | |
CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. Filed | CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. | BuyOpen market buy | +176.5K | |
CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. Filed | CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. | BuyOpen market buy | +135.5K | |
CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. Filed | CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. | BuyOpen market buy | +7.6K | |
CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. Filed | CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. | BuyOpen market buy | +2.0K |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. Filed | CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. | BuyOpen market buy | +47.8K | |
CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. Filed | CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. | BuyOpen market buy | +98.0K | |
CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. Filed | CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. | BuyOpen market buy | +108.1K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
56CROIC >12% Years0/9 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)39.9%C
Grade C: ModerateMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years9/9 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor9.5%A
Grade A: DurableWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$7.14
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$0.35
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$39.32
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$14.29B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$107.00M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$14.19B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$12.03B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.52xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$70.90B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.35B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 16, 2026
Key Insights: Republic Services Inc. (RSG)
RSG is up 0.82% in after-hours trading. Republic Services Inc. meets 8 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 2.66 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.74 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Republic Services Inc. converts about 16% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Takes ~5.3 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
See how RSG ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all RSG moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | Regular | 229.65 | +2.32% | 2.21 |
| Oct 14 | Regular | 223.85 | +1.79% | 2.03 |
| Oct 14 | After-hours | 224.44 | +2.06% | 2.33 |
| Oct 5 | Regular | 213.35 | +1.81% | 2.46 |
| Oct 5 | After-hours | 212.83 | +1.56% | 2.17 |
Frequently Asked Questions about RSG
What is the current Republic Services Inc. (RSG) stock price?
RSG is trading at $231.54 in after-hours trading, up 0.82% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks RSG pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is RSG stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Republic Services Inc.'s financial health at 41/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is RSG stock overvalued?
Republic Services Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 32.4 and our valuation score rates it 49/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Republic Services Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for RSG. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Republic Services Inc. operate in?
Republic Services Inc. operates in the Industrials sector, within the Refuse Systems industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Republic Services Inc. do?
Republic Services Group is the second-largest waste management company by revenue and provides integrated waste management services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
About Republic Services Inc. (RSG) Stock
Republic Services Inc. (RSG) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Refuse Systems industry. As of the latest update, Republic Services Inc. is trading at $231.54, up 0.82% on the day with a market capitalization of $70.9 billion. The financial health score for RSG is 41/100, which indicates weak financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for RSG stock.
RSG Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Republic Services Inc. (RSG) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time RSG stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for RSG with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Republic Services Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 41/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for RSG.
- Sector peers: Compare RSG against 5 other industrials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is RSG a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Republic Services Inc. (RSG) as an investment. The financial health score of 41/100 suggests weak financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Republic Services Inc. (RSG) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.