Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
RSG price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
Fairly valuedRSG is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $216.88
- Sector
- Industrials
- 12-month range
- $197.73–$232.27
- Market cap
- $66.4B
- From 52-week high
- -6.6%
- Shares outstanding
- 306M
- Rank in Industrials by discount to fair value
- #46 of 106
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Republic Services, Inc. operates as a waste management and environmental services company that provides collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal services for commercial, industrial, and residential customers. The company operates facilities and service areas throughout the United States.
RSG currently ranks #46 of 106 Industrials stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Fairly valued for 4 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $66.4B
- P/E (trailing)
- 30x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $16.9B
- Net margin
- 12.9%
- EPS (TTM)
- $7.21
- Gross margin
- 42.1%
- Debt / equity
- 1.19
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 5.3%
- Shares outstanding
- 306M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- C
- Margin trend
- Expanding
- 52-week position
- The upper-middle quarter of its range
- DCF cross-check
- Overvalued
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 72 · overbought
- 50-day average
- $218.35
- 200-day average
- $215.50
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price between the averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $2.54 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 1.17%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 1
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-10-02
- Last payment date
- 2026-10-15
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-10-29 (post-market)
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 8 beat, 0 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+2.2%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+3.7%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+8.0%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+6.7%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+0.6%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+3.3%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+13.6%)
2024-09 ▲ beat (+12.4%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 15 buy · 12 hold · 0 sell (27 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $243
- Target vs last price
- +12.0%
What our data shows for RSG
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for RSG, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $197.73–$232.27.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at an overbought 72.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for RSG
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent RSG news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for RSG is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- Is RSG Overvalued? DCF Says Worth $118 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-14)
TickrTrends take: RSG's current TickrTrends assessment of fairly valued suggests the market has already priced in much of the company's fundamental value, while a DCF analysis pointing to $118 indicates where the stock might find support or resistance depending on current trading levels. For valuation-conscious investors tracking this Industrials company, the gap between the DCF-derived figure and current market pricing represents the key metric to monitor as earnings reports and operational developments unfold. This discrepancy underscores why regular reassessment of RSG's valuation is warranted as business conditions and market multiples shift. - Waste Management (WM) vs. Republic Services (RSG): Which Trash Giant Is the Better Buy? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-13)
TickrTrends take: Republic Services operates in the Industrials sector and currently trades at a valuation that TickrTrends assesses as fairly valued. Investors comparing RSG to larger competitor Waste Management should monitor whether RSG's valuation remains stable relative to its operational performance and industry peers, as competitive positioning can influence fair value assessments over time. For valuation-focused readers, tracking RSG's revenue trends and margin performance against WM will be relevant to determining if the fairly valued designation remains appropriate. - Billionaire Mario Gabelli Portfolio: A Waste Management Stock You Shouldn’t Miss (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-12)
TickrTrends take: RSG trades at a Fairly valued assessment according to TickrTrends, suggesting the market has already incorporated much of what is publicly known about the company. Investors tracking the Industrials sector should monitor whether Gabelli's portfolio positioning introduces material new information that could shift the current valuation balance. Given the emphasis on waste management fundamentals, readers focused on valuation metrics will want to observe if operational developments warrant a reassessment from the current fairly valued stance.
More RSG news
- Is RSG Overvalued? DCF Says Worth $148 (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-23)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — RSG's RSI indicator moved from a neutral zone into overbought territory this week, suggesting the stock has experienced significant upward momentum in recent trading. The stock maintains a fairly valued valuation verdict based on current metrics. This shift in the RSI zone reflects increased buying pressure, though valuation remains balanced relative to fundamental measures.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is RSG stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), RSG is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value and screens as fairly valued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is RSG's TickrTrends verdict?
RSG's current verdict is Fairly valued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does RSG compare to other Industrials stocks?
RSG ranks #46 of 106 Industrials stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is RSG overbought or oversold?
RSG's 14-day RSI is in the overbought zone on TickrTrends' latest weekly data.
Does RSG pay a dividend?
Yes. RSG paid $2.54 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 1.17% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 1 consecutive year. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-10-02.
When does RSG report earnings next?
RSG's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-10-29 (post-market), per the published earnings calendar.
Does RSG usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters RSG beat the consensus estimate 8 times and missed 0 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about RSG?
Of 27 analysts covering RSG, 15 rate it a buy, 12 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $243 (+12.0% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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