Reviewing Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) & DiDi Global (OTCMKTS:DIDIY)

Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) and DiDi Global (OTCMKTS:DIDIY) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Profitability

This table compares Republic Services and DiDi Global’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Republic Services	12.94%	18.69%	6.49%
DiDi Global	0.31%	2.16%	1.31%

Institutional and Insider Ownership

57.7% of Republic Services shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.8% of DiDi Global shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Republic Services shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 9.5% of DiDi Global shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Republic Services and DiDi Global, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Republic Services	0	9	13	0	2.59
DiDi Global	0	1	2	0	2.67

Republic Services presently has a consensus price target of $243.27, indicating a potential upside of 5.82%. DiDi Global has a consensus price target of $5.60, indicating a potential upside of 64.22%. Given DiDi Global’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe DiDi Global is more favorable than Republic Services.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Republic Services and DiDi Global”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Republic Services	$16.89 billion	4.17	$2.14 billion	$7.06	32.56
DiDi Global	$31.54 billion	0.49	$138.08 million	($0.02)	-170.50

Republic Services has higher earnings, but lower revenue than DiDi Global. DiDi Global is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Republic Services, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk and Volatility

Republic Services has a beta of 0.39, suggesting that its stock price is 61% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, DiDi Global has a beta of 0.53, suggesting that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Republic Services beats DiDi Global on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Republic Services

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.

About DiDi Global

DiDi Global Inc. operates a mobility technology platform that provides ride hailing and other services in the People's Republic of China, Brazil, Mexico, and internationally. It offers ride hailing, taxi hailing, chauffeur, hitch, and other forms of shared mobility services; auto solutions comprising leasing, refueling, and maintenance and repair services; electric vehicle leasing services; and bike and e-bike sharing, intra-city freight, food delivery, and financial services. The company was formerly known as Xiaoju Kuaizhi Inc. and changed its name to DiDi Global Inc. in June 2021. DiDi Global Inc. was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.