Republic ServicesMEX:RSGA 81 Interest Coverage is 5.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 5.36. GuruFocus rates MEX:RSGA with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,829.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 161 Waste Management companies, Republic Services ranks worse than 50.31% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Republic Services's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN14,985 Mil. Republic Services's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-2,723 Mil.
Republic Services's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.50.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Republic Services's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:RSGA'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.27 Med: 5.36 Max: 6.65
Current: 5.72
MEX:RSGA's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 50.31% of 161
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 5.72
vs MEX:RSGA: 5.72
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Republic Services Interest Coverage Related Terms
Republic Services Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Republic Services's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
MEX:RSGA vs WCN, WM, CLH: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Republic Services's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Republic Services's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Republic Services's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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 Interest Coverage of 5.50 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Republic Services and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.36. Over the past decade, Republic Services' Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.27 to 6.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #81 out of 161 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Republic Services' Interest Coverage too high?
Republic Services' current Interest Coverage of 5.50 is near median its 10-year median of 5.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.27 to a high of 6.65. The Waste Management industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Republic Services' value of 5.50 is 3.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #81 out of 161 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Interest Coverage compare to WCN and WM?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #81 out of 161 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Republic Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.72. Republic Services' value of 5.50 is 3.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Republic Services' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 4.27 to 6.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.36 vs. the industry median of 5.72, Republic Services has consistently been below 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 Interest Coverage for a Waste Management company?
The median Interest Coverage among Waste Management companies is 5.72, based on 161 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Republic Services's current Interest Coverage of 5.50 is 3.8% below 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Republic Services and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Republic Services's current Interest Coverage is 5.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.36. 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 MXN3,829.62, compared to a current price of MXN3,769.35 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 5.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.36 and 3.8% below the Waste Management industry median of 5.72. 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Republic Services (MEX:RSGA), the current Interest Coverage is 5.50 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 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,829.62.
GuruFocus considers Republic Services to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RSGA:
Interest Coverage: 5.50 (near median its 10-year median of 5.36)
GF Value™: MXN3,829.62 vs. price of MXN3,769.35 (1.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.8% below the Waste Management median (#81 of 161)
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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