Republic ServicesRSG +1.22%76 PB Ratio is 5.58 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 4.05. GuruFocus rates RSG with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $220.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 228 Waste Management companies, Republic Services ranks worse than 90.79% on this metric.
Republic Services Inc stock PB Ratio (=5.58) is close to 2-year low of 5.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Republic Services's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
RSG'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.19 Med: 4.05 Max: 6.88
Current: 5.58
During the past 13 years, Republic Services's highest PB Ratio was 6.88. The lowest was 2.19. And the median was 4.05.
RSG's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 90.79% of 228
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.635
vs RSG: 5.58
During the past 12 months, Republic Services's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Republic Services was 42.70% per year. The lowest was -5.40% per year. And the median was 4.00% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
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Republic Services PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Republic Services's 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.
For the Waste Management subindustry, Republic Services's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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 PB Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Republic Services's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Republic Services's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Republic Services (RSG) has a PB Ratio of 5.58 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Republic Services and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 4.05. Over the past decade, Republic Services' PB Ratio has ranged from 2.19 to 6.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #207 out of 228 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 90.8%.
Is Republic Services' PB Ratio too high?
Republic Services' current PB Ratio of 5.58 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 4.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.19 to a high of 6.88. The Waste Management industry median PB Ratio is 1.64. Republic Services' value of 5.58 is 241.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #207 out of 228 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Republic Services has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Republic Services' PB Ratio compare to WCN and WM?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #207 out of 228 companies for PB Ratio. This places Republic Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.64. Republic Services' value of 5.58 is 241.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Republic Services' own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.19 to 6.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.05 vs. the industry median of 1.64, 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 PB Ratio for a Waste Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Waste Management companies is 1.64, based on 228 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Republic Services's current PB Ratio of 5.58 is 241.3% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Republic Services and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Republic Services's current PB Ratio is 5.58, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 4.05. 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 (RSG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $220.24, compared to a current price of $217.34 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 5.58, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 4.05 and 241.3% above the Waste Management industry median of 1.64. Republic Services' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Republic Services (RSG), the current PB Ratio is 5.58 as of Jul. 06, 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 (RSG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Republic Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $217.34 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $220.24.
GuruFocus considers Republic Services to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RSG:
PB Ratio: 5.58 (38% above median its 10-year median of 4.05)
GF Value™: $220.24 vs. price of $217.34 (1.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 241.3% above the Waste Management median (#207 of 228)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RSG 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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