Republic Services Inc. (RSG) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Republic Services Group is the second-largest waste management company by revenue and provides integrated waste management services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. With 208 ac...
Republic Services Inc. (RSG) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 32.44 (historical range: 26.52–38.79, median: 32.12), placing it at the 53th percentile — near its historical average, P/S ratio of 4.20 (range: 2.98–5.00, 82th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 25.26 (range: 21.28–28.79, 65th percentile).
Republic Services Inc. trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 32.44 | 32.12 | 53th | near its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 4.20 | 3.88 | 82th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 25.26 | 24.59 | 65th | above its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 3.74% | 3.63% | 63th | below its historical average |
Republic Services Inc. (RSG) Valuation & P/E History
Republic Services Inc. (RSG) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Refuse Systems industry currently trading at $231.54 with a market capitalization of $70.9 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for RSG based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 32.44 is above the historical median of 32.12, placing RSG at the 53th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 4.20 compares to a median of 3.88.
RSG Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Republic Services Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether RSG is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests RSG is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Republic Services Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is RSG Overvalued or Undervalued?
Republic Services Inc. trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 67 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive RSG is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full RSG analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.RSG trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.