Republic Services Inc (RSG)

Gross profit margin

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
Gross profit (ttm) US$ in thousands 5,793,500 5,205,600 5,486,600 5,762,400 5,595,500 5,803,100 5,666,900 5,514,700 5,309,600 5,104,200 4,888,700 4,701,500 4,557,100 4,440,200 4,287,000 4,111,200 4,052,900 4,059,500 4,038,300 4,040,300
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 16,031,900 15,817,500 15,567,200 15,245,100 14,964,500 14,662,600 14,434,500 14,122,300 13,510,000 12,933,200 12,269,300 11,668,400 11,296,000 10,916,400 10,554,600 10,196,200 10,153,700 10,157,100 10,231,900 10,382,800
Gross profit margin 36.14% 32.91% 35.24% 37.80% 37.39% 39.58% 39.26% 39.05% 39.30% 39.47% 39.84% 40.29% 40.34% 40.67% 40.62% 40.32% 39.92% 39.97% 39.47% 38.91%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $5,793,500K ÷ $16,031,900K
= 36.14%

The gross profit margin of Republic Services Inc has shown fluctuations over the time period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024.

The company's gross profit margin started at 38.91% in March 31, 2020, and gradually increased to a peak of 40.67% by September 30, 2021. This upward trend indicates an improvement in the company's ability to generate profits from its core business activities.

However, starting from December 31, 2021, the gross profit margin began to decline, reaching 35.24% by June 30, 2024. This downward trend suggests potential challenges in managing production costs or pricing strategies that could affect the company's profitability.

It is important for Republic Services Inc to closely monitor its gross profit margin, as it is a key measure of operational efficiency and profitability. Analyzing the factors influencing these fluctuations will be crucial for the company to sustain and improve its financial performance in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
Republic Services Inc
RSG
36.14%
Waste Management Inc
WM
27.45%