Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) and Water Technologies International (OTCMKTS:WTII) Critical Contrast

Water Technologies International (OTCMKTS:WTII) and Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares Water Technologies International and Republic Services’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Water Technologies International	N/A	N/A	N/A
Republic Services	12.94%	18.69%	6.49%

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Water Technologies International and Republic Services”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Water Technologies International	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Republic Services	$16.59 billion	4.10	$2.14 billion	$7.06	31.44

Republic Services has higher revenue and earnings than Water Technologies International.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Water Technologies International and Republic Services, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Water Technologies International	0	0	0	0	0.00
Republic Services	0	10	12	0	2.55

Republic Services has a consensus target price of $245.26, suggesting a potential upside of 10.50%. Given Republic Services’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Republic Services is more favorable than Water Technologies International.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

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

Summary

Republic Services beats Water Technologies International on 9 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Water Technologies International

Water Technologies International, Inc. engages in designing, manufacturing, and distributing atmospheric water generators and related products (AWG) in the United States. Its AWGs produce drinking water from humidity in the atmosphere, as well as provide air conditioning during the use. The company also provides packaged wastewater plants for the wastewater treatment. In addition, it provides filtration devices for AWGs. Further, the company produces and sells CBD and non-THC products, including CBD, hemp derived cannabidiol specialty water. It serves restaurants, hospitals, schools, hotels/motels, restaurants, large institutions, and military/emergency and disaster deployments. The company is based in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

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.