Republic Services Inc (RSG)

Return on equity (ROE)

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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,043,000 1,970,600 1,885,100 1,801,000 1,731,100 1,638,300 1,575,000 1,519,500 1,487,600 1,453,900 1,387,300 1,346,500 1,290,400 1,212,800 1,122,500 1,016,900 967,300 1,021,100 1,059,400 1,085,400
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 11,405,000 11,228,800 11,005,100 10,819,800 10,542,300 10,331,300 10,203,700 9,916,500 9,686,000 9,489,900 9,215,400 8,984,000 8,978,900 8,873,300 8,778,300 8,632,900 8,483,900 8,370,100 8,227,100 8,117,200
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%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $2,043,000K ÷ $11,405,000K
= 17.91%

Republic Services Inc has shown a consistent improvement in its return on equity (ROE) over the past few years, indicating efficient utilization of shareholders' equity to generate profits. The ROE has steadily increased from 13.37% in March 2020 to 17.91% in December 2024. This upward trend reflects the company's ability to generate higher profits relative to its shareholder equity.

The company's ROE demonstrates a positive trajectory, reaching its peak at 17.91% by the end of December 2024, suggesting that Republic Services Inc is effectively leveraging its equity capital to drive profitability. The progressive improvement in ROE signifies the firm's operational efficiency and effectiveness in generating returns for its shareholders. Overall, the consistent growth in ROE showcases Republic Services Inc's commitment to enhancing shareholder value through efficient financial management and operational performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Republic Services Inc
RSG
17.91%
Waste Management Inc
WM
33.28%