Republic Services: Despite Good Growth, It Doesn't Scream Value

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Summary

  • Republic Services is steadily growing revenues despite its already large position in the market with the help of effective acquisitions.
  • The waste management industry is a necessary part of our society, and RSG has an incredible retention rate, creating predictable future earnings.
  • But valuation matters even when a company has solid fundamentals, and paying around 26x forward earnings for Republic Services is more than I am willing to do.

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Investment Summary

Operating across 41 states, Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG) is a major solid waste management provider in the United States. Its services include solid waste collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal. Republic Services caters to a wide range of clients, including residential, commercial, and

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