Republic ServicesMEX:RSGA 81 Net Margin % is 12.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 11.22. GuruFocus rates MEX:RSGA with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,881.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 242 Waste Management companies, Republic Services ranks better than 79.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Republic Services's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:RSGA'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.53 Med: 11.22 Max: 12.99
Current: 12.99
MEX:RSGA's Net Margin % is ranked better than 79.34% of 242
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 3.9
vs MEX:RSGA: 12.99
Republic Services (MEX:RSGA) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Republic Services Net Margin % Related Terms
Republic Services Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Republic Services's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Republic Services's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Republic Services's Net 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 Net Margin % of 12.76% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Republic Services and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 11.22. Over the past decade, Republic Services' Net Margin % has ranged from 6.53 to 12.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #50 out of 242 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Republic Services' Net Margin % too high?
Republic Services' current Net Margin % of 12.76% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 11.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.53 to a high of 12.99. The Waste Management industry median Net Margin % is 3.90. Republic Services' value of 12.76% is 227.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #50 out of 242 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' Net Margin % compare to WM and WCN?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #50 out of 242 companies for Net Margin %. This places Republic Services in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.90. Republic Services' value of 12.76% is 227.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Republic Services' own Net Margin % has ranged from 6.53 to 12.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.22 vs. the industry median of 3.90, 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 Net Margin % for a Waste Management company?
The median Net Margin % among Waste Management companies is 3.90, based on 242 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Republic Services's current Net Margin % of 12.76% is 227.2% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Republic Services and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Republic Services's current Net Margin % is 12.76%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 11.22. 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 MXN3,881.46, compared to a current price of MXN3,769.35 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 12.76%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 11.22 and 227.2% above the Waste Management industry median of 3.90. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Republic Services (MEX:RSGA), the current Net Margin % is 12.76% 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 MXN3,881.46.
GuruFocus considers Republic Services to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RSGA:
Net Margin %: 12.76% (14% above median its 10-year median of 11.22)
GF Value™: MXN3,881.46 vs. price of MXN3,769.35 (2.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 227.2% above the Waste Management median (#50 of 242)
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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