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Is the gross margin high or low?

The gross margin of 30.54% is in line with its 5-year average of 32.40%, near the low end of its 5-year range (27.65%–42.28%).

As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 23.03% below its 12-month average of 39.68%.

Operating Margin|Profit Margin|P/S Ratio|All Metrics
Gross Margin

RSG Gross Margin

30.54%

Reported quarterly gross margin; no daily interpolation.

+2.45% 5Y
RSG Gross Margin

RSG Average Gross Margin Chart

RSG Gross Margin

RSG Current vs Average Gross Margin Chart

RSG Gross Margin Metrics

GROSS MARGIN

30.54%

GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM

39.68%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y

33.75%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y

29.57%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y

28.64%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y

33.42%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y

34.63%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-23.03%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-9.52%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+3.28%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+6.63%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-8.62%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-11.81%

RSG Competitors' Gross Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPGROSS MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)$66.58B30.54%39.68%33.75%29.57%
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)vs ›$65.27B25.13%22.57%20.52%19.92%
Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs ›$68.78B50.36%49.44%48.11%47.45%
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)vs ›$63.91B39.15%39.01%38.96%38.00%
PACCAR Inc (PCAR)vs ›$63.51B15.11%18.08%19.00%18.78%
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs ›$70.26B45.31%36.74%33.43%34.60%
United Rentals, Inc. (URI)vs ›$70.27B36.25%36.33%37.50%36.53%
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)vs ›$71.02B20.52%20.09%19.32%19.66%
Bloom Energy Corporation (BE)vs ›$71.69B31.11%28.24%20.92%20.68%
Carrier Global Corporation (CARR)vs ›$61.12B24.80%26.23%26.14%27.14%

Gross Margin Analysis

Gross Margin

30.5%

(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue

Gross Margin Formula & Definition

Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Gross Margin FAQ

What is the gross margin for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The gross margin for RSG stock is 30.54%.
Is Republic Services, Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
The gross margin of 30.54% is in line with its 5-year average of 32.40%, near the low end of its 5-year range (27.65%–42.28%).
What is the TTM average gross margin for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The TTM average gross margin for RSG stock is 39.68%.
What is the 3Y average gross margin for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The 3Y average gross margin for RSG stock is 33.75%.
What is the 5Y average gross margin for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The 5Y average gross margin for RSG stock is 29.57%.
What is the 10Y average gross margin for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The 10Y average gross margin for RSG stock is 28.64%.
What is the 15Y average gross margin for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The 15Y average gross margin for RSG stock is 33.42%.
What is the 20Y average gross margin for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The 20Y average gross margin for RSG stock is 34.63%.

RSG Gross Margin History

DATEGROSS MARGIN
2026-03-3130.54%
2025-12-3141.86%
2025-09-3041.52%
2025-06-3042.17%
2025-03-3142.28%
2024-12-3131.12%
2024-09-3030.93%
2024-06-3030.28%
2024-03-3129.85%
2023-12-3129.77%
2023-09-3029.66%
2023-06-3030.02%
2023-03-3128.73%
2022-12-3127.65%
2022-09-3028.59%
2022-06-3039.49%
2022-03-3129.44%
2021-12-3127.88%
2021-09-3029.58%
2021-06-3029.81%
2021-03-3129.25%
2020-12-3128.68%
2020-09-3028.98%
2020-06-3040.19%
2020-03-3127.66%
2019-12-3128.67%
2019-09-3027.49%
2019-06-3027.01%
2019-03-3128.03%
2018-12-3130.45%
2018-09-3027.45%
2018-06-3026.36%
2018-03-3127.74%
2017-12-3126.56%
2017-09-3027.43%
2017-06-3027.43%
2017-03-3126.76%
2016-12-3127.57%
2016-09-3027.75%
2016-06-3038.71%
2016-03-3138.57%
2015-12-3138.71%
2015-09-3040.69%
2015-06-3038.55%
2015-03-3139.88%
2014-12-3130.95%
2014-09-3038.28%
2014-06-3038.30%
2014-03-3136.29%
2013-12-3140.04%
2013-09-3039.15%
2013-06-3033.23%
2013-03-3138.80%
2012-12-3136.72%
2012-09-3037.44%
2012-06-3039.77%
2012-03-3139.31%
2011-12-3140.37%
2011-09-3040.46%
2011-06-3040.68%
2011-03-3140.98%
2010-12-3141.37%
2010-09-3040.59%
2010-06-3041.04%
2010-03-3141.93%
2009-12-3139.91%
2009-09-3041.77%
2009-06-3040.62%
2009-03-3141.34%
2008-12-3130.63%
2008-09-3040.11%
2008-06-3030.21%
2008-03-3138.85%
2007-12-3137.75%
2007-09-3035.65%
2007-06-3038.61%
2007-03-3136.43%
2006-12-3137.05%
2006-09-3037.34%
2006-06-3036.84%
2006-03-3138.12%
2005-12-3136.19%
2005-09-3036.59%
2005-06-3037.20%
2005-03-3138.17%
2004-12-3136.35%
2004-09-3036.85%
2004-06-3036.89%
2004-03-3136.69%
2003-12-3136.56%
2003-09-3033.07%
2003-06-3037.35%
2003-03-3138.16%
2002-12-3136.92%
2002-09-3038.07%
2002-06-3037.90%

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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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