Republic Services Inc (RSG)

Return on assets (ROA)

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,731,050 1,638,219 1,574,974 1,519,474 1,487,574 1,453,929 1,387,305 1,346,470 1,290,370 1,212,765 1,122,465 1,016,900 967,300 1,021,100 1,059,400 1,085,400 1,073,300 1,085,000 1,050,100 1,033,500
Total assets US$ in thousands 31,410,100 30,042,800 29,823,300 29,081,400 29,052,900 28,401,000 28,212,700 24,880,100 24,955,000 24,428,900 23,922,100 23,252,100 23,434,000 23,110,100 22,826,300 22,908,900 22,683,800 22,329,100 21,996,800 21,782,000
ROA 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% 4.73% 4.86% 4.77% 4.74%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $1,731,050K ÷ $31,410,100K
= 5.51%

To analyze Republic Services, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) performance, we observe a consistent trend of ROA fluctuations over the past eight quarters. The ROA figures have ranged between 4.92% to 5.51% during this period.

The company's ROA has shown a gradual increase from Q1 2022 to Q4 2023, with minor fluctuations in between. This indicates an improvement in the company's ability to generate profits relative to its total assets.

Additionally, Republic Services, Inc.'s ROA has been consistently above 5% for the past five quarters, suggesting efficient utilization of its assets to generate earnings. This level of ROA indicates that the company is effectively managing its assets to generate profit.

Overall, Republic Services, Inc. has demonstrated a stable and relatively strong ROA performance over the past eight quarters, reflecting efficient asset utilization and profitability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Republic Services Inc
RSG
5.51%
Waste Management Inc
WM
7.02%