Republic Services Inc (RSG)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 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% |
| Operating profit margin | 19.96% | 19.67% | 19.23% | 18.90% | 18.67% | 18.12% | 17.96% | 17.53% | 17.70% | 17.91% | 18.06% | 18.38% | 18.38% | 18.39% | 17.92% | 17.34% | 16.83% | 17.08% | 17.15% | 17.31% |
| Pretax margin | 15.17% | 15.06% | 15.05% | 14.88% | 14.64% | 14.20% | 13.74% | 13.32% | 13.56% | 13.42% | 13.84% | 14.12% | 13.94% | 13.74% | 12.77% | 11.97% | 11.25% | 12.07% | 12.48% | 12.58% |
| Net profit margin | 12.74% | 12.46% | 12.11% | 11.81% | 11.57% | 11.17% | 10.91% | 10.76% | 11.01% | 11.24% | 11.31% | 11.54% | 11.42% | 11.11% | 10.64% | 9.97% | 9.53% | 10.05% | 10.35% | 10.45% |
The Gross profit margin of Republic Services Inc has fluctuated over the years, starting at 38.91% in March 2020, peaking at 40.67% in September 2021, and then declining to 36.14% by December 2024.
The Operating profit margin has shown a more consistent trend, with a slight increase from 17.31% in March 2020 to 19.96% by December 2024, indicating improved operational efficiency over the years.
The Pretax margin also displays a generally increasing trend, from 12.58% in March 2020 to 15.17% by December 2024, suggesting effective management of pre-tax profits and expenses.
When looking at the Net profit margin, we see a similar upward trend from 10.45% in March 2020 to 12.74% by December 2024, indicating the company's ability to generate profits after all expenses have been accounted for.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Republic Services Inc show mixed performance over the years, with fluctuations in the Gross profit margin and a more consistent improvement in the Operating profit margin, Pretax margin, and Net profit margin.
Return on investment
| 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 9.88% | 9.78% | 9.37% | 9.18% | 8.89% | 8.84% | 8.69% | 8.51% | 8.23% | 8.15% | 7.85% | 8.62% | 8.32% | 8.22% | 7.90% | 7.60% | 7.29% | 7.51% | 7.69% | 7.85% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 6.31% | 6.19% | 5.90% | 5.74% | 5.51% | 5.45% | 5.28% | 5.22% | 5.12% | 5.12% | 4.92% | 5.41% | 5.17% | 4.96% | 4.69% | 4.37% | 4.13% | 4.42% | 4.64% | 4.74% |
| Return on total capital | 26.35% | 26.34% | 26.46% | 26.13% | 26.04% | 25.19% | 24.90% | 24.00% | 23.69% | 22.74% | 22.31% | 22.52% | 21.67% | 21.25% | 20.52% | 19.66% | 19.21% | 20.67% | 20.58% | 20.94% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 17.91% | 17.55% | 17.13% | 16.65% | 16.42% | 15.86% | 15.44% | 15.32% | 15.36% | 15.32% | 15.05% | 14.99% | 14.37% | 13.67% | 12.79% | 11.78% | 11.40% | 12.20% | 12.88% | 13.37% |
Republic Services Inc has shown consistent improvement in its profitability ratios over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. Firstly, the Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has steadily increased from 7.85% in March 2020 to 9.88% in December 2024, indicating the company's effectiveness in generating operating income from its assets.
Secondly, the Return on Assets (ROA) has also shown a positive trend, rising from 4.74% in March 2020 to 6.31% in December 2024, signaling the company's ability to generate profits relative to its total assets.
Moreover, the Return on Total Capital has demonstrated significant improvement, rising from 20.94% in March 2020 to 26.35% in December 2024. This signifies the efficient utilization of both equity and debt to generate returns for the company's stakeholders.
Lastly, the Return on Equity (ROE) has shown a consistent increase from 13.37% in March 2020 to 17.91% in December 2024, indicating the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders relative to equity investments.
Overall, Republic Services Inc has exhibited a strong financial performance with improving profitability ratios over the analyzed period, reflecting effective management of assets, capital, and equity to drive sustainable growth and returns for investors.