SRCL vs. RSG

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Stericycle, Inc. (SRCL) and Republic Services, Inc. (RSG).

Performance

SRCL vs. RSG - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Stericycle, Inc. (SRCL) and Republic Services, Inc. (RSG). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

SRCL vs. RSG - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
SRCL Stericycle, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	25.06%	-0.66%	-16.35%	-13.98%	8.65%	73.92%	-46.04%	-11.75%
RSG Republic Services, Inc.	3.65%	6.44%	23.03%	29.64%	-6.16%	47.03%	9.53%	26.62%	8.85%	20.96%

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) SRCL : $2.63B RSG : $16.59B
Gross Profit (TTM) SRCL : $930.50M RSG : $3.79B
EBITDA (TTM) SRCL : $366.50M RSG : $4.78B

Returns By Period

SRCL

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

RSG

• 1D: -1.20%
• 1M: -4.36%
• YTD: 3.65%
• 6M: -4.01%
• 1Y: -8.60%
• 3Y*: 18.70%
• 5Y*: 18.48%
• 10Y*: 18.23%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Return for Risk

SRCL vs. RSG — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

RSG

RSG Risk / Return Rank: 25
RSG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 21
RSG Sortino Ratio Rank: 20
RSG Omega Ratio Rank: 20
RSG Calmar Ratio Rank: 31
RSG Martin Ratio Rank: 33

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

SRCL vs. RSG - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Stericycle, Inc. (SRCL) and Republic Services, Inc. (RSG). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	SRCL	RSG	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	-0.46	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	1.04	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.97	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.40	—

Correlation

The correlation between SRCL and RSG is 0.36, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

SRCL vs. RSG - Dividend Comparison

SRCL has not paid dividends to shareholders, while RSG's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.10%.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
SRCL Stericycle, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
RSG Republic Services, Inc.	1.10%	1.12%	0.82%	1.25%	1.48%	1.27%	1.72%	1.74%	2.00%	1.97%	2.17%	2.64%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	SRCL	RSG	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-65.99%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-20.50%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-20.50%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-34.02%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-14.44%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-11.79%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	11.93%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SRCL	RSG	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	5.20%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	12.33%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	18.85%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	17.79%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	18.91%	—

Financials