Republic Services Inc (RSG)

Current ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Total current assets US$ in thousands 2,406,000 2,348,400 2,659,700 2,273,600 2,381,000 2,348,400 2,261,700 2,241,400 2,357,100 2,199,400 2,140,600 1,695,800 1,710,800 1,569,400 1,480,900 1,443,100 1,521,800 1,774,300 1,568,800 1,753,900
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 4,128,000 3,641,500 4,533,600 4,325,900 4,228,300 4,068,800 2,987,900 3,029,300 3,388,300 3,163,800 2,934,600 2,258,100 2,415,600 2,333,400 2,314,800 2,148,800 2,282,000 2,190,800 2,066,100 1,980,600
Current ratio 0.58 0.64 0.59 0.53 0.56 0.58 0.76 0.74 0.70 0.70 0.73 0.75 0.71 0.67 0.64 0.67 0.67 0.81 0.76 0.89

December 31, 2024 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $2,406,000K ÷ $4,128,000K
= 0.58

The current ratio of Republic Services Inc has fluctuated over the past few years, indicating a varying ability to meet its short-term obligations. The ratio has ranged between 0.53 to 0.89, with the most recent value as of December 31, 2024, standing at 0.58. This suggests that the company may have a liquidity challenge, as its current assets may not be sufficient to cover its current liabilities effectively. Management should closely monitor this ratio and take appropriate measures to improve liquidity and ensure the company's financial health.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
Republic Services Inc
RSG
0.58
Waste Management Inc
WM
0.76