Return on Equity (ROE): 18.11%
Is the return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The return on equity (ROE) of 18.11% is 16% above its 5-year average of 15.55%, near the high end of its 5-year range (11.40%–18.11%).
As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 1.23% above its 12-month average of 17.89%.
RSG Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on equity; no daily interpolation.
RSG Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
RSG Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
RSG Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
18.11%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
17.89%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
16.89%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
15.55%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
13.94%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
11.84%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
12.13%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.23%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+7.22%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+16.43%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+29.95%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+53.01%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+49.35%
RSG Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) | $66.58B | 18.11% | 17.89% | 16.89% | 15.55% |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)vs › | $65.27B | 43.47% | 36.20% | 30.58% | 26.94% |
| Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs › | $68.78B | 40.46% | 37.55% | 36.84% | 34.09% |
| W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)vs › | $63.91B | 45.34% | 51.25% | 56.16% | 53.05% |
| PACCAR Inc (PCAR)vs › | $63.51B | 12.53% | 18.05% | 21.98% | 19.42% |
| Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs › | $70.26B | 16.89% | 18.41% | 19.20% | 18.74% |
| United Rentals, Inc. (URI)vs › | $70.27B | 27.95% | 28.84% | 29.33% | 26.67% |
| Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)vs › | $71.02B | 26.74% | 26.19% | 24.56% | 30.43% |
| Bloom Energy Corporation (BE)vs › | $71.69B | 0.65% | -8.36% | -41.33% | 0.96% |
| Carrier Global Corporation (CARR)vs › | $61.12B | 9.74% | 25.27% | 27.91% | 27.99% |
Return Analysis
ROE
18.1%
ROA
6.3%
Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for RSG stock is 18.11%.
- Is Republic Services, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- The return on equity (ROE) of 18.11% is 16% above its 5-year average of 15.55%, near the high end of its 5-year range (11.40%–18.11%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for RSG stock is 17.89%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for RSG stock is 16.89%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for RSG stock is 15.55%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for RSG stock is 13.94%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for RSG stock is 11.84%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for RSG stock is 12.13%.
RSG Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 17.87% |
| 2024-12-31 | 17.91% |
| 2023-12-31 | 16.42% |
| 2022-12-31 | 15.36% |
| 2021-12-31 | 14.37% |
| 2020-12-31 | 11.40% |
| 2019-12-31 | 13.22% |
| 2018-12-31 | 13.08% |
| 2017-12-31 | 16.06% |
| 2016-12-31 | 7.96% |
| 2015-12-31 | 9.65% |
| 2014-12-31 | 7.07% |
| 2013-12-31 | 7.45% |
| 2012-12-31 | 7.42% |
| 2011-12-31 | 7.67% |
| 2010-12-31 | 6.46% |
| 2009-12-31 | 6.54% |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.01% |
| 2007-12-31 | 22.26% |
| 2006-12-31 | 19.66% |
| 2005-12-31 | 15.80% |
| 2004-12-31 | 12.70% |
| 2003-12-31 | 9.33% |
| 2002-12-31 | 12.74% |
| 2001-12-31 | 7.15% |
| 2000-12-31 | 13.19% |
| 1999-12-31 | 13.36% |
| 1998-12-31 | 11.83% |
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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.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Waste Management
- CEO
- Jon Vander Ark