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Republic ServicesMIL:1RSG 76 Pretax Margin % is 15.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 13.36. GuruFocus rates MIL:1RSG with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €179.90. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 238 Waste Management companies, Republic Services ranks better than 76.89% on this metric.
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Republic Services Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Republic Services Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Republic Services's Pretax 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.
MIL:1RSG vs WCN, WM, CLH: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Republic Services's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Republic Services's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Republic Services's Pretax 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 (MIL:1RSG) has a Pretax Margin % of 15.95% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Republic Services and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 13.36. Over the past decade, Republic Services' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.29 to 15.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #55 out of 238 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Republic Services' Pretax Margin % too high?
Republic Services' current Pretax Margin % of 15.95% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 13.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.29 to a high of 15.63. The Waste Management industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.30. Republic Services' value of 15.95% is 200.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #55 out of 238 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 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Republic Services' Pretax Margin % compare to WCN and WM?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #55 out of 238 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Republic Services in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.30. Republic Services' value of 15.95% is 200.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Republic Services' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 10.29 to 15.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.36 vs. the industry median of 5.30, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Waste Management company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Waste Management companies is 5.30, based on 238 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Republic Services's current Pretax Margin % of 15.95% is 200.9% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Republic Services and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Republic Services's current Pretax Margin % is 15.95%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 13.36. 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?
Republic Services (MIL:1RSG) has a current Pretax Margin % of 15.95%. The stock's GF Value™ is €179.90, compared to a current price of €179.55 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 15.95%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 13.36 and 200.9% above the Waste Management industry median of 5.30. Republic Services' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Republic Services (MIL:1RSG), the current Pretax Margin % is 15.95% 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 (MIL:1RSG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Republic Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €179.55 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €179.90.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1RSG:
Pretax Margin %: 15.95% (19% above median its 10-year median of 13.36)
GF Value™: €179.90 vs. price of €179.55 (0.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 200.9% above the Waste Management median (#55 of 238)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1RSG 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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