Republic ServicesMEX:RSGA +4.91%81 FCF Margin % is 18.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 12.72. GuruFocus rates MEX:RSGA with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,880.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 239 Waste Management companies, Republic Services ranks better than 81.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Republic Services's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:RSGA'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.17 Med: 12.72 Max: 15.55
Current: 15.55
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Republic Services was 15.55%. The lowest was 9.17%. And the median was 12.72%.
MEX:RSGA's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 81.59% of 239
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 2.64
vs MEX:RSGA: 15.55
Republic Services FCF Margin % Related Terms
Republic Services FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Republic Services's FCF Margin % 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.
For the Waste Management subindustry, Republic Services's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Republic Services's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Republic Services's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (MEX:RSGA) has a FCF Margin % of 18.26% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Republic Services and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 12.72. Over the past decade, Republic Services' FCF Margin % has ranged from 9.17 to 15.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #44 out of 239 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Republic Services' FCF Margin % too high?
Republic Services' current FCF Margin % of 18.26% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 12.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.17 to a high of 15.55. The Waste Management industry median FCF Margin % is 2.64. Republic Services' value of 18.26% is 591.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #44 out of 239 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Republic Services has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Republic Services' FCF Margin % compare to WM and WCN?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #44 out of 239 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Republic Services in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.64. Republic Services' value of 18.26% is 591.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Republic Services' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 9.17 to 15.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.72 vs. the industry median of 2.64, 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 FCF Margin % for a Waste Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Waste Management companies is 2.64, based on 239 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Republic Services's current FCF Margin % of 18.26% is 591.7% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Republic Services and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Republic Services's current FCF Margin % is 18.26%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 12.72. 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 (MEX:RSGA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,880.01, compared to a current price of MXN3,769.35 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 18.26%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 12.72 and 591.7% above the Waste Management industry median of 2.64. Republic Services' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Republic Services (MEX:RSGA), the current FCF Margin % is 18.26% as of Mar. 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 (MEX:RSGA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Republic Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,769.35 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,880.01.
GuruFocus considers Republic Services to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RSGA:
FCF Margin %: 18.26% (44% above median its 10-year median of 12.72)
GF Value™: MXN3,880.01 vs. price of MXN3,769.35 (2.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 591.7% above the Waste Management median (#44 of 239)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:RSGA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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