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Is the EBITDA margin high or low?

The EBITDA margin of 32.14% is in line with its 5-year average of 30.25%, near the high end of its 5-year range (27.11%–32.16%).

As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 1.25% above its 12-month average of 31.75%.

EBITDA|Gross Margin|Operating Margin|Profit Margin|All Metrics
EBITDA Margin

RSG EBITDA Margin

32.14%

Reported quarterly EBITDA margin; no daily interpolation.

+6.83% 5Y
RSG EBITDA Margin

RSG Average EBITDA Margin Chart

RSG EBITDA Margin

RSG Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart

RSG EBITDA Margin Metrics

EBITDA MARGIN

32.14%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM

31.75%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y

30.91%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y

30.25%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y

29.31%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y

29.07%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y

28.68%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+1.25%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+3.98%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+6.27%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+9.65%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+10.58%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+12.07%

RSG Competitors' EBITDA Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPEBITDA MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)$66.05B32.14%31.75%30.91%30.25%
Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs ›$67.66B27.60%26.89%26.04%25.14%
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)vs ›$63.89B16.41%16.57%16.47%14.88%
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)vs ›$68.60B15.98%14.36%11.60%10.60%
PACCAR Inc (PCAR)vs ›$62.94B13.32%15.29%16.41%14.20%
United Rentals, Inc. (URI)vs ›$70.33B43.99%44.71%45.63%45.17%
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)vs ›$70.45B13.71%13.85%12.77%14.15%
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)vs ›$61.21B13.04%13.42%12.94%0.89%
Carrier Global Corporation (CARR)vs ›$60.99B14.63%14.72%13.96%14.98%
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs ›$71.12B44.34%43.28%41.76%43.89%

Margin Comparison

Gross Margin

39.1%

EBITDA Margin

32.1%

Operating Margin

20.1%

Net Margin

13.0%

Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100

Why EBITDA Margin matters:

  • Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
  • Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
  • Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
  • Good proxy for operating cash generation

EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition

EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue

EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

EBITDA Margin FAQ

What is the EBITDA margin for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The EBITDA margin for RSG stock is 32.14%.
Is Republic Services, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
The EBITDA margin of 32.14% is in line with its 5-year average of 30.25%, near the high end of its 5-year range (27.11%–32.16%).
What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The TTM average EBITDA margin for RSG stock is 31.75%.
What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The 3Y average EBITDA margin for RSG stock is 30.91%.
What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The 5Y average EBITDA margin for RSG stock is 30.25%.
What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The 10Y average EBITDA margin for RSG stock is 29.31%.
What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The 15Y average EBITDA margin for RSG stock is 29.07%.
What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The 20Y average EBITDA margin for RSG stock is 28.68%.

RSG EBITDA Margin History

DATEEBITDA MARGIN
2026-03-3132.14%
2025-12-3131.27%
2025-09-3031.51%
2025-06-3032.16%
2025-03-3131.65%
2024-12-3131.69%
2024-09-3031.97%
2024-06-3031.07%
2024-03-3130.16%
2023-12-3129.77%
2023-09-3029.95%
2023-06-3029.67%
2023-03-3128.83%
2022-12-3127.11%
2022-09-3028.98%
2022-06-3027.82%
2022-03-3130.26%
2021-12-3128.02%
2021-09-3030.37%
2021-06-3030.09%
2021-03-3130.68%
2020-12-3129.91%
2020-09-3030.35%
2020-06-3027.92%
2020-03-3128.13%
2019-12-3128.82%
2019-09-3028.03%
2019-06-3027.85%
2019-03-3128.26%
2018-12-3130.45%
2018-09-3028.29%
2018-06-3027.26%
2018-03-3128.66%
2017-12-3127.07%
2017-09-3027.98%
2017-06-3028.03%
2017-03-3127.40%
2016-12-3128.23%
2016-09-3029.27%
2016-06-3027.74%
2016-03-3127.06%
2015-12-3127.00%
2015-09-3030.28%
2015-06-3028.33%
2015-03-3128.85%
2014-12-3118.60%
2014-09-3028.16%
2014-06-3028.22%
2014-03-3125.98%
2013-12-3130.26%
2013-09-3027.52%
2013-06-3019.77%
2013-03-3125.17%
2012-12-3128.77%
2012-09-3023.55%
2012-06-3031.12%
2012-03-3127.27%
2011-12-3128.69%
2011-09-3029.46%
2011-06-3029.22%
2011-03-3129.62%
2010-12-3129.43%
2010-09-3028.09%
2010-06-3029.74%
2010-03-3129.85%
2009-12-3127.02%
2009-09-3029.18%
2009-06-3035.79%
2009-03-3127.90%
2008-12-311.25%
2008-09-3029.29%
2008-06-3019.55%
2008-03-3127.67%
2007-12-3126.57%
2007-09-3025.59%
2007-06-3028.45%
2007-03-3125.30%
2006-12-3126.27%
2006-09-3026.72%
2006-06-3026.72%
2006-03-3126.51%
2005-12-3125.43%
2005-09-3026.33%
2005-06-3027.05%
2005-03-3126.83%
2004-12-3125.49%
2004-09-3026.55%
2004-06-3026.62%
2004-03-3126.47%
2003-12-3126.29%
2003-09-3022.99%
2003-06-3027.13%
2003-03-3127.28%
2002-12-3128.17%
2002-09-3028.14%
2002-06-3027.70%

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About Republic Services, Inc.

Republic Services, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, delivers comprehensive environmental services across the United States. The company specializes in the collection and processing of recyclable materials, alongside the gathering, transfer, and responsible disposal of non-hazardous solid waste, in addition to other environmental solutions. Its collection activities encompass curbside pickups, facilitating transport to transfer stations, landfills, or recycling facilities; the provision of waste and recycling containers; and compactor rentals. Beyond collection, Republic Services engages in the processing and sale of commodities such as old corrugated containers, newsprint, aluminum, and glass. The company also operates landfill and transfer services, manages the disposal of non-hazardous solid and liquid industrial waste, and provides on-site logistics and transportation. Serving a broad customer base, including residential, small-container, and large-container clients, Republic Services maintains a vast operational footprint. As of December 31, 2021, this included 356 collection operations, 239 transfer stations, 198 active landfills, 71 recycling processing centers, 6 saltwater disposal wells, 7 deep injection wells, and 3 treatment, recovery, and disposal facilities across 41 states. Furthermore, it oversees 77 landfill gas-to-energy and renewable energy projects and manages 124 closed landfills. The company, founded in 1996, is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

Phoenix, AZ
42,000 employees
www.republicservices.com
Industrials / Waste Management
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Waste Management
CEO
Jon Vander Ark
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