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Interest Coverage Ratio: 5.54x

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Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?

The interest coverage ratio of 5.54x is in line with its 5-year average of 6.08x, near the low end of its 5-year range (5.13x–8.08x).

As of Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 3.48% below its 12-month average of 5.74x.

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Interest Coverage

RSG Interest Coverage Ratio

5.54x

Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.

-15.30% 5Y
RSG Interest Coverage Ratio

RSG Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

RSG Interest Coverage Ratio

RSG Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

RSG Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

5.54x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM

5.74x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y

5.74x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y

5.98x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y

5.39x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y

4.81x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-3.48%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-3.47%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-7.40%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+2.82%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+15.20%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

RSG Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)$65.92B5.54x5.74x5.74x5.98x
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)vs ›$64.86B33.22x33.73x29.72x24.60x
PACCAR Inc (PCAR)vs ›$64.05B8.55x82.93x443.94x473.70x
Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs ›$67.92B23.34x21.94x19.49x17.18x
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)vs ›$69.29B145.70x129.21x79.42x62.41x
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)vs ›$61.66B8.57x8.30x6.70x5.65x
Carrier Global Corporation (CARR)vs ›$61.58B5.53x4.58x5.55x6.80x
United Rentals, Inc. (URI)vs ›$71.05B5.55x5.72x6.19x5.49x
Honeywell International Inc. (HON)vs ›$71.07B4.89x5.63x8.73x11.48x
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs ›$71.12B5.06x4.86x5.11x5.44x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

5.5x

Debt/Equity

0.05

Current Ratio

0.64

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The interest coverage ratio for RSG stock is 5.54x.
Is Republic Services, Inc.'s interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 5.54x is in line with its 5-year average of 6.08x, near the low end of its 5-year range (5.13x–8.08x).
What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The TTM average interest coverage ratio for RSG stock is 5.74x.
What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for RSG stock is 5.74x.
What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for RSG stock is 5.98x.
What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for RSG stock is 5.39x.
What is the 15Y average interest coverage ratio for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The 15Y average interest coverage ratio for RSG stock is 4.81x.

RSG Interest Coverage Ratio History

DATEINTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-03-315.54x
2025-12-315.53x
2025-09-305.87x
2025-06-306.00x
2025-03-315.76x
2024-12-316.07x
2024-09-306.27x
2024-06-306.38x
2024-03-315.30x
2023-12-315.27x
2023-09-305.68x
2023-06-305.81x
2023-03-315.13x
2022-12-315.70x
2022-09-306.31x
2022-06-306.27x
2022-03-316.79x
2021-12-318.08x
2021-09-307.21x
2021-06-306.54x
2021-03-316.23x
2020-12-316.81x
2020-09-305.42x
2020-06-304.54x
2020-03-315.11x
2019-12-315.02x
2019-09-304.57x
2019-06-304.45x
2019-03-314.24x
2018-12-315.13x
2018-09-304.60x
2018-06-304.27x
2018-03-314.37x
2017-12-314.35x
2017-09-304.83x
2017-06-304.76x
2017-03-314.28x
2016-12-313.73x
2016-09-304.81x
2016-06-304.14x
2016-03-313.73x
2015-12-313.81x
2015-09-304.82x
2015-06-304.25x
2015-03-314.21x
2014-12-311.89x
2014-09-304.40x
2014-06-304.35x
2014-03-313.52x
2013-12-314.46x
2013-09-303.91x
2013-06-302.01x
2013-03-313.06x
2012-12-313.13x
2012-09-303.41x
2012-06-303.92x
2012-03-313.13x
2011-12-313.50x
2011-09-303.77x
2011-06-303.60x
2011-03-313.25x
2010-12-313.23x
2010-09-303.01x
2010-06-303.07x
2010-03-312.83x
2009-12-312.24x
2009-09-302.67x
2009-06-303.46x
2009-03-312.30x
2008-09-307.39x
2008-06-304.06x
2008-03-316.64x

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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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