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Republic ServicesMEX:RSGA 81 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90 as of Jun. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 1.80. GuruFocus rates MEX:RSGA with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,870.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Waste Management companies, Republic Services ranks better than 94.23% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Republic Services's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Republic Services's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:RSGA'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.4 Med: 1.8 Max: 6.4
Current: 0.9
During the past 13 years, Republic Services's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 6.40%. The lowest was -27.40%. And the median was 1.80%.
MEX:RSGA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 94.23% of 156
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: -3.35
vs MEX:RSGA: 0.90
Republic Services (MEX:RSGA) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Republic Services 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MEX:RSGA vs WM, WCN, CLH: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Republic Services's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Republic Services's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Republic Services's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Republic Services 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90 mean?
Republic Services (MEX:RSGA) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Republic Services and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 1.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #9 out of 156 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Republic Services' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Republic Services' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.80. Based on the distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #9 out of 156 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' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to WM and WCN?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #9 out of 156 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Republic Services in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Waste Management company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Republic Services and its competitors. Republic Services's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 1.80. 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 MXN3,870.58, compared to a current price of MXN3,734.79 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.80. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Republic Services (MEX:RSGA), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90 as of Jun. 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 MXN3,734.79 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,870.58.
GuruFocus considers Republic Services to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RSGA:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.90 (50% below median its 10-year median of 1.80)
GF Value™: MXN3,870.58 vs. price of MXN3,734.79 (3.5% below fair value)
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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