Republic Services (RSG) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Republic Services

NYSE•Industrials•Waste Management

$242.87-3.10(-0.01%)After hours

Market Cap

$75.34B

P/E

33.8x

P/S

3.8x

P/B

6.2x

Republic Services, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, offers environmental services in the United States and Canada. It is involved in the collection and processing of recyclable, solid waste, and industrial waste materials; transportation and disposal of non-hazardous and hazardous waste streams; and other environmental solutions. Its residential collection services include curbside collection of material for transport to transfer stations, landfills, recycling centers, and organics processing facilities; supply of recycling and waste containers; and renting of compactors. The company also engages in the processing and sale of old corrugated containers, old newsprint, aluminum, glass, and other materials; and provision of landfill services. It serves small-container, large-container, and residential customers. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

How this company scores

GoodMetricSide Score: 70/100

Strongest: Profitability (22/25); weakest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (10/25).

Profitability22/25

Growth17/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags10/25

Cash & Earnings Quality21/25

Strengths

Strong marginsHigh ROECash-backed earningsConsistent free cash flow

No red flags in the last 8 quarters.

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 33.8x5y range 27.4x – 36.4x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 3.8x5y range 2.6x – 4.1x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 6.2x5y range 4.2x – 6.5x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $75.34B

Metrics at a Glance

as of September 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $19.70B
Q. Revenue: $5.21B
TTM EBITDA: $5.35B
TTM Op. Income: $3.45B
Q. Op. Income: $921.00M
TTM Net Income: $2.23B
Q. Net Income: $591.56M
EPS: $1.93
Shares Out.: $306.31M

$19.70B in TTM revenue grew 4.1% YoY, reaching $5.21B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $5.35B and TTM operating income of $3.45B show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $2.23B means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 7 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

EBITDA Margin: 27.2%
Op. Margin: 17.7%
Net Margin: 11.4%

Op. margin of 17.7% is up 0.4% YoY — cost efficiency is improving. Net margin at 11.4% Over the past year, operating margin is up 2% — a weakening trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 33.8x
P/S Ratio: 3.8x
P/B Ratio: 6.2x

At 33.8x P/E, the stock trades above typical market levels — the market expects above-average growth. P/S of 3.8x and P/B of 6.2x provide additional context. P/E sits above typical market levels while revenue growth is below 5%. Over the past year, P/E is down 0% — a weakening trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $35.51B
Cash: $92.00M
Long-Term Debt: $14.01B
Book Value: $12.24B
D/E Ratio: 1.1
Debt/EBITDA: 9.9

With $35.51B in assets and $14.01B in long-term debt, D/E is 1.1and book value is $12.24B — moderate leverage. Across the last 8 quarters, debt/equity has risen for 2 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $1.14B
TTM Free Cash Flow: $2.56B
FCF Margin: 13.0%
FCF / Net Income: 1.1

TTM FCF of $2.56B on $1.14B in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 1.1x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Over the past year, free cash flow is up 1% — a weakening trend.