Avalon Holdings Corporation (AWX)vsRepublic Services Inc (RSG)
AWX
Avalon Holdings Corporation
$2.66
-0.75%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $10.37M
RSG
Republic Services Inc
$222.74
+0.75%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $68.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Republic Services Inc generates 19591% more annual revenue ($16.89B vs $85.78M). RSG leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs 1.4%. RSG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.85. RSG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
AWX
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
RSG
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 222.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 20.4%
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
3.2% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.5% — below average capital efficiency
1.4% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.6% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AWX
The strongest argument for AWX centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : RSG
The strongest argument for RSG centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : AWX
The primary concerns for AWX are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 1.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : RSG
The primary concerns for RSG are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AWX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.63 — expect wider price swings.
RSG is growing revenue faster at 4.6% — sustainability is the question.
RSG generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor WASTE MANAGEMENT industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
RSG scores higher overall (53/100 vs 48/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Avalon Holdings Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · WASTE MANAGEMENT · USA
Avalon Holdings Corporation provides waste management services to industrial, commercial, municipal and government clients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Warren, Ohio.
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INDUSTRIALS · WASTE MANAGEMENT · USA
Republic Services, Inc is the second largest provider of non-hazardous solid waste collection, transfer, disposal, recycling, and energy services in the United States, as measured by revenue.
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