Is REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. (RSG) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 19.3% / 30% | 0.1% / 30% | 3.0% / 30% | 0.05% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 19.3% / 33% | 0.1% / 33% | 3.0% / 33% | 0.05% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 40.2% / 33% | 0.2% / 33% | 6.3% / 33% | 0.05% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 19.3% / 33% | 0.1% / 33% | 3.0% / 33% | 0.05% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 40.2% / 33% | 0.2% / 33% | 6.3% / 50% | 0.05% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 43.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 19.5% | |
| Net Margin | 12.9% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 18.3% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 6.2% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $4.3B |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.4B |
| Total Debt | $13.8B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 115.3 |
| Current Ratio | 0.6 |
| Total Assets | $34.4B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $217.27 |
| 50-Day MA | $220.84 |
| 200-Day MA | $224.79 |
| Avg Volume | 1.4M |
| Beta | 0.5 |
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52-Week Range
$201.42
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About REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. (RSG)
Republic Services, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, offers environmental services in the United States and Canada. It is involved in the collection and processing of recyclable, solid waste, and industrial waste materials; transportation and disposal of non-hazardous and hazardous waste streams; and other environmental solutions. Its residential collection services include curbside collection of material for transport to transfer stations, landfills, recycling centers, and organics processing facilities; supply of recycling and waste containers; and renting of compactors. The company also engages in the processing and sale of old corrugated containers, old newsprint, aluminum, glass, and other materials; and provision of landfill services. It serves small-container, large-container, and residential customers. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. (RSG) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.'s debt ratio?
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.'s debt ratio is 19.3% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 40.2%.
Does REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. require dividend purification?
Yes, REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. has an impermissible income ratio of 0.05%, which means 0.05% of any dividends received should be donated to charity as purification. This is because a small portion of the company's revenue comes from non-Shariah-compliant sources.
What are REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.'s key financial metrics?
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. has a market capitalization of $66.7B, trailing P/E ratio of 31.6, and revenue of $16.6B. The company maintains a gross margin of 43.0% and a net margin of 12.9%. Return on equity stands at 18.3%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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