Republic Services (HAM:RPU) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.42 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 46% Above Median

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HAM:RPU Republic Services Inc HAM:RPU
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What is Republic Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Republic Services HAM:RPU +2.02% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.42 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 4.39. GuruFocus rates HAM:RPU with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €196.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 160 Waste Management companies, Republic Services ranks worse than 93.13% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Republic Services's current share price is €194.35. Republic Services's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €30.26. Republic Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.42.

The historical rank and industry rank for Republic Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:RPU' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.54   Med: 4.39   Max: 7.99
Current: 6.43

During the past years, Republic Services's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.99. The lowest was 2.54. And the median was 4.39.

HAM:RPU's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
93.13% of 160 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.57 vs HAM:RPU: 6.43

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Republic Services's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €33.713. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €30.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Republic Services  (HAM:RPU) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Republic Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Republic Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Republic Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Republic Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Republic Services Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Republic Services Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.52 7.54 6.93 6.38 6.43

HAM:RPU vs WCN, WM, CLH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Republic Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Republic Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Republic Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Republic Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Republic Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Republic Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=194.35/30.26
=6.42

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Republic Services's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Republic Services's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=33.713/330.2130*330.2130
=33.713

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Republic Services Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 20.142 241.018 27.596
201609 19.972 241.428 27.317
201612 21.483 241.432 29.383
201703 21.204 243.801 28.719
201706 20.237 244.955 27.281
201709 19.191 246.819 25.675
201712 20.275 246.524 27.158
201803 19.527 249.554 25.838
201806 20.627 251.989 27.030
201809 20.914 252.439 27.357
201812 21.606 251.233 28.398
201903 21.787 254.202 28.302
201906 21.940 256.143 28.284
201909 22.676 256.759 29.163
201912 22.918 256.974 29.450
202003 23.094 258.115 29.545
202006 22.959 257.797 29.408
202009 22.312 260.280 28.307
202012 24.530 260.474 31.098
202103 22.732 264.877 28.339
202106 22.854 271.696 27.776
202109 23.748 274.310 28.588
202112 25.051 278.802 29.670
202203 25.831 287.504 29.668
202206 27.588 296.311 30.744
202209 30.332 296.808 33.746
202212 28.926 296.797 32.183
202303 29.282 301.836 32.035
202306 29.766 305.109 32.215
202309 30.722 307.789 32.960
202312 30.724 306.746 33.074
202403 31.603 312.332 33.412
202406 32.560 314.175 34.222
202409 32.294 315.301 33.821
202412 34.910 315.605 36.526
202503 34.578 319.799 35.704
202506 33.432 322.561 34.225
202509 32.569 324.800 33.112
202512 33.184 324.054 33.815
202603 33.713 330.213 33.713

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.42 mean?
Republic Services (HAM:RPU) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.42 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Republic Services and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 4.39. Over the past decade, Republic Services' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.54 to 7.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #149 out of 160 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 93.1%.
Is Republic Services' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Republic Services' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.42 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 4.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.54 to a high of 7.99. The Waste Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57. Republic Services' value of 6.42 is 308.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #149 out of 160 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Republic Services has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Republic Services' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WCN and WM?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #149 out of 160 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Republic Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57. Republic Services' value of 6.42 is 308.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Republic Services' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.54 to 7.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.39 vs. the industry median of 1.57, Republic Services has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Waste Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Waste Management companies is 1.57, based on 160 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Republic Services's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.42 is 308.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Republic Services and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Republic Services's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.42, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 4.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Republic Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Republic Services (HAM:RPU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €196.09, compared to a current price of €194.35 — trading 0.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.42, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 4.39 and 308.9% above the Waste Management industry median of 1.57. Republic Services' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Republic Services (HAM:RPU), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.42 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Republic Services (HAM:RPU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Republic Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €194.35 is trading 0.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €196.09. GuruFocus considers Republic Services to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:RPU:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.42 (46% above median its 10-year median of 4.39)
  • GF Value™: €196.09 vs. price of €194.35 (0.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 308.9% above the Waste Management median (#149 of 160)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:RPU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Republic Services Business Description

Address 5353 East City North Drive, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85054
Republic Services Group is the second-largest waste management company by revenue and provides integrated waste management services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. With 208 active landfills, 248 transfer stations, and 75 recycling centers, Republic Services has reached $16 billion in annual revenue, focusing on recycling and environmental solutions. The company reports in three segments based on the Western United States (Group 1), Eastern United States (Group 2), and Environmental Solutions across North America (Group 3). Eighty-nine percent of total revenue comes from recycling and waste, with the remaining 11% from Environmental Solutions.
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