Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Industrials
Industry: Waste Management

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.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for RSG
Revenue projections for RSG

Revenues for RSG are forecasted to decline from last year's levels, prompting caution among investors. When revenues fall, it can have a significant negative impact on the company's bottom line, reducing profitability and making the stock less attractive to risk-averse investors.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.642000
forwardPE 26.088425
debtToEquity 115.348000
earningsGrowth 0.074000
revenueGrowth 0.022000
grossMargins 0.430050
operatingMargins 0.194920
trailingEps 6.860000
forwardEps 8.047630

Republic Services, Inc.'s current ratio of 0.642 implies that the company may face difficulties covering short-term debt with its current assets and cash reserves. This signals potential liquidity risks and could require additional financial strategies to meet obligations.
RSG's Forward PE is at a healthy level, indicating that the stock price is well-positioned relative to its earnings. With the stock not being overvalued, there remains room for future growth, suggesting a balanced opportunity for investors seeking potential upside.
RSG's elevated debt-to-equity ratio suggests the company is highly leveraged, meaning it has significant debt compared to equity. This can be risky, particularly if RSG's cash flow or profits decrease, making it harder to meet debt obligations.
RSG's negative gross and operating margins indicate that the company is unable to generate profit from its core business activities. This suggests financial strain and could be a sign of deeper cost management issues.
RSG's forward EPS is higher than its trailing EPS, suggesting the company is expected to see an increase in profitability this year. This points to positive growth, indicating that RSG is projected to improve its financial performance compared to the previous year.

Price projections:

Price projections for RSG
Price projections for RSG

Over time, price projections for RSG have gradually risen, signaling growing optimism about the company's future. This upward revision reflects increasing confidence in RSG's ability to achieve strong financial results.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for RSG
Insider Transactions for RSG


There were 4 transactions selling RSG stock, with prevailing market price of 239.19000244140625.2 separate purchases of RSG stock were made, while market price was at 222.06000518798828 per share.The recent trend of increased buying at RSG's current price levels may indicate a favorable market sentiment. This could point to a positive outlook for the stock, as investors show growing confidence through higher buy activity.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for RSG
Recommendations trend for RSG


Analysts' recent buy bias toward Republic Services, Inc. suggests the stock is gaining favor as a strong investment choice. This optimism could drive more investors to see Republic Services, Inc. as a smart place to invest, further bolstering confidence in the company's long-term growth and potential returns.