Critical Survey: GPO Plus (OTCMKTS:GPOX) & Republic Services (NYSE:RSG)

Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) and GPO Plus (OTCMKTS:GPOX) are both industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

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

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Republic Services and GPO Plus, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Republic Services	0	11	11	0	2.50
GPO Plus	0	0	0	0	0.00

Republic Services currently has a consensus target price of $243.89, suggesting a potential upside of 17.36%. Given Republic Services’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Republic Services is more favorable than GPO Plus.

Profitability

This table compares Republic Services and GPO Plus’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Republic Services	13.00%	18.57%	6.53%
GPO Plus	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Republic Services and GPO Plus”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Republic Services	$16.59 billion	3.85	$2.14 billion	$6.97	29.82
GPO Plus	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Republic Services has higher revenue and earnings than GPO Plus.

Summary

Republic Services beats GPO Plus on 9 of the 9 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 GPO Plus

GPO Plus, Inc. organizes, promotes, and operates industry-specific group purchase organizations (GPO) in the United States. The company offers HealthGPO, a group purchasing organization for the healthcare industry; cbdGPO a group purchasing organization for the hemp industry; and DISTRO+, a group purchasing organization for specialty retailers and wholesalers. It also provides HERBERALL, a natural dietary brain support supplement that promotes mental awareness, and alertness; and provides professional services. GPO Plus, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.