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Republic ServicesRSG +0.88%76 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.69 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 2.21. GuruFocus rates RSG with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $220.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 122 Waste Management companies, Republic Services ranks worse than 68.85% on this metric.
Republic Services's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for Republic Services's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
RSG'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.28 Med: 2.21 Max: 3.6
Current: 1.69
During the past 13 years, Republic Services's highest Yield on Cost was 3.60. The lowest was 1.28. And the median was 2.21.
RSG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 68.85% of 122
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 2.895
vs RSG: 1.69
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Republic Services 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
RSG vs WCN, WM, CLH: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Republic Services's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Republic Services's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Republic Services's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Republic Services (RSG) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.69 as of Jul. 22, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Republic Services and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 2.21. Over the past decade, Republic Services' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.28 to 3.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #84 out of 122 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is Republic Services' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Republic Services' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.69 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 2.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 3.60. The Waste Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.90. Republic Services' value of 1.69 is 41.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #84 out of 122 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to WCN and WM?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Republic Services ranks #84 out of 122 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Republic Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.90. Republic Services' value of 1.69 is 41.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Republic Services' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.28 to 3.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.21 vs. the industry median of 2.90, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Waste Management company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Waste Management companies is 2.90, based on 122 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Republic Services's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.69 is 41.6% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Republic Services and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Republic Services's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.69, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 2.21. 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 $220.74, compared to a current price of $216.52 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.69, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 2.21 and 41.6% below the Waste Management industry median of 2.90. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Republic Services (RSG), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.69 as of Jul. 22, 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 $216.52 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $220.74.
GuruFocus considers Republic Services to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RSG:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.69 (24% below median its 10-year median of 2.21)
GF Value™: $220.74 vs. price of $216.52 (1.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.6% below the Waste Management median (#84 of 122)
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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