Republic Services Inc (RSG)

Debt-to-assets ratio

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
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
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
Debt-to-assets ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

December 31, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-assets ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total assets
= $—K ÷ $31,410,100K
= 0.00

The debt-to-assets ratio of Republic Services, Inc. has shown relatively stable patterns over the past eight quarters, hovering around the range of 0.39 to 0.42. This indicates that the company has maintained a consistent level of debt in relation to its total assets during this period.

Having a debt-to-assets ratio around 0.40 suggests that approximately 40% of Republic Services, Inc.'s assets are funded by debt, while the remaining 60% is financed by equity. This indicates that the company relies moderately on debt to finance its operations and investments, striking a balance between leveraging debt and maintaining a healthy equity base.

Overall, the stability of the debt-to-assets ratio reflects a cautious approach to managing its debt levels, maintaining a prudent financial position and ensuring a manageable level of financial risk. This consistent ratio over the quarters suggests that Republic Services, Inc. has been maintaining a balanced capital structure, which may provide stability and resilience in varying market conditions.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-assets ratio
Republic Services Inc
RSG
0.00
Waste Management Inc
WM
0.00