Republic Services Inc (RSG)
Debt-to-capital 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 | ||
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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 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 | 8,118,200 | 7,976,500 | 7,952,900 | 7,919,500 |
| Debt-to-capital 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-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $—K ÷ ($—K + $10,542,300K)
= 0.00
The debt-to-capital ratio of Republic Services, Inc. has been relatively stable over the past eight quarters, ranging between 0.52 and 0.56. This ratio measures the proportion of the company's capital structure that is funded by debt, with values closer to 1 indicating a higher reliance on debt financing.
Based on the data provided, Republic Services, Inc. has maintained a moderate level of debt relative to its capital base. The slight fluctuations in the ratio suggest that the company has been consistent in managing its debt levels in relation to its overall capital structure.
Overall, the trend in the debt-to-capital ratio indicates that Republic Services, Inc. has maintained a balanced approach to financing its operations, neither overly reliant on debt nor overly conservative in its capital structure. It would be important to continue monitoring this ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics to assess the company's overall financial health and leverage position.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2023