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Republic Services Inc. (RSG $234.33)
- $234.33 P/E (TTM): 34.66X Cap: $72.50B
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Waste Management Inc. (WM $225.25)
- $225.25 P/E (TTM): 33.63X Cap: $90.25B
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Waste Connections Inc. (WCN $252.83)
- $252.83 P/E (TTM): 74.81X Cap: $65.02B
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Q: I'm looking to reduce the beta in my portfolio and considering one of the 3 companies. Which one looks the most attractive today as a long term hold and why?

Asked by Michael on August 05, 2025

5i Research Answer:

While past performance is no guarantee, RSG has the best 20-year performance record of this group. It is doing well, has good stock momentum, and solid earnings growth is expected. It does have some debt, but considering its business and stable cash flow we are comfortable with that and with its current valuation.

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