Analyzing N-Viro International (OTCMKTS:NVIC) and Republic Services (NYSE:RSG)

Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) and N-Viro International (OTCMKTS:NVIC) are both business services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, dividends, institutional ownership and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Republic Services and N-Viro International’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Republic Services	12.97%	18.27%	6.48%
N-Viro International	N/A	N/A	N/A

Institutional and Insider Ownership

57.7% of Republic Services shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Republic Services shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 36.1% of N-Viro International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Republic Services and N-Viro International”s revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Republic Services	$16.50 billion	4.01	$2.04 billion	$6.72	31.84
N-Viro International	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Republic Services has higher revenue and earnings than N-Viro International.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for Republic Services and N-Viro International, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Republic Services	0	11	14	2	2.67
N-Viro International	0	0	0	0	0.00

Republic Services presently has a consensus price target of $250.91, suggesting a potential upside of 17.27%. Given Republic Services’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Republic Services is more favorable than N-Viro International.

Summary

Republic Services beats N-Viro International on 9 of the 10 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 N-Viro International

N-Viro International Corporation markets its N-Viro Fuel technology that produces a renewable alternative fuel product out of certain bio-organic wastes. N-Viro Fuel is a patented biomass alternative energy fuel process that produces a product that has physical and chemical characteristics similar to certain coals and is created from municipal biosolids, collectable animal manure, pulp and paper sludge, and other organic wastes. The company owns and licenses the N-Viro Process, a patented technology to treat and recycle wastewater sludges and other bio-organic wastes, utilizing certain alkaline by-products produced by the cement, lime, and other industries, as well as electric utilities. Its N-Viro Process stabilizes and pasteurizes sludge; reduces odors to acceptable levels; neutralizes or immobilizes various constituents; and generates N-Viro Soil, a product that has a granular appearance similar to soil and is used in various agricultural applications. In addition, the company is involved in the distribution and resale of alkaline admixtures. N-Viro International Corporation was founded in 1979 and is based in Toledo, Ohio.