Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 8.83%
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.83% is 10% above its 5-year average of 7.99%, near the high end of its 5-year range (6.79%–9.28%).
As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 2.48% below its 12-month average of 9.05%.
RSG Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
RSG Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
RSG Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
RSG Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
8.83%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
9.05%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
8.39%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
7.99%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
7.43%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
6.65%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
6.54%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.48%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+5.24%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+10.49%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+18.80%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+32.74%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+35.06%
RSG Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) | $66.58B | 8.83% | 9.05% | 8.39% | 7.99% |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)vs › | $65.27B | 33.59% | 30.38% | 24.94% | 20.63% |
| Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs › | $68.78B | 22.95% | 21.59% | 19.94% | 18.17% |
| W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)vs › | $63.91B | 27.73% | 28.16% | 29.01% | 25.86% |
| PACCAR Inc (PCAR)vs › | $63.51B | 6.39% | 8.44% | 10.51% | 8.23% |
| Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs › | $70.26B | 7.47% | 7.37% | 7.63% | 7.86% |
| United Rentals, Inc. (URI)vs › | $70.27B | 10.75% | 11.25% | 11.45% | 10.59% |
| Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)vs › | $71.02B | 9.21% | 9.50% | 8.62% | 9.59% |
| Bloom Energy Corporation (BE)vs › | $71.69B | 1.89% | 1.48% | -6.32% | -6.80% |
| Carrier Global Corporation (CARR)vs › | $61.12B | 5.41% | 4.52% | 5.71% | 7.16% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
8.8%
ROE
18.1%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for RSG stock is 8.83%.
- Is Republic Services, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.83% is 10% above its 5-year average of 7.99%, near the high end of its 5-year range (6.79%–9.28%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RSG stock is 9.05%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RSG stock is 8.39%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RSG stock is 7.99%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RSG stock is 7.43%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RSG stock is 6.65%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for RSG stock is 6.54%.
RSG Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 8.83% |
| 2024-12-31 | 9.28% |
| 2023-12-31 | 7.97% |
| 2022-12-31 | 7.48% |
| 2021-12-31 | 7.60% |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.79% |
| 2019-12-31 | 7.37% |
| 2018-12-31 | 7.07% |
| 2017-12-31 | 8.61% |
| 2016-12-31 | 5.44% |
| 2015-12-31 | 5.32% |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.20% |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.55% |
| 2012-12-31 | 5.06% |
| 2011-12-31 | 5.77% |
| 2010-12-31 | 5.09% |
| 2009-12-31 | 4.89% |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.17% |
| 2007-12-31 | 8.68% |
| 2006-12-31 | 8.55% |
| 2005-12-31 | 7.57% |
| 2004-12-31 | 6.98% |
| 2003-12-31 | 6.22% |
| 2002-12-31 | 7.46% |
| 2001-12-31 | 6.56% |
| 2000-12-31 | 8.32% |
| 1999-12-31 | 8.12% |
| 1998-12-31 | 7.20% |
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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