CLEAN HARBORS INC (CLH) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CLH • US1844961078

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This CLH fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CLH Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CLH had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year CLH had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • CLH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years CLH always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CLH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCLH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • CLH has a Return On Assets of 5.13%. This is in the better half of the industry: CLH outperforms 77.50% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of CLH (14.24%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • CLH's Return On Invested Capital of 7.76% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CLH outperforms 73.75% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CLH is in line with the industry average of 9.47%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.13%
ROE 14.24%
ROIC 7.76%
ROA(3y)5.5%
ROA(5y)5.36%
ROE(3y)15.56%
ROE(5y)16.3%
ROIC(3y)8.1%
ROIC(5y)7.81%
CLH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCLH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • CLH has a Profit Margin of 6.48%. This is in the better half of the industry: CLH outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CLH has grown nicely.
  • CLH's Operating Margin of 11.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CLH outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • CLH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • CLH has a Gross Margin of 31.28%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CLH outperforms 48.75% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CLH has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.17%
PM (TTM) 6.48%
GM 31.28%
OM growth 3Y-3.14%
OM growth 5Y8.07%
PM growth 3Y-6.65%
PM growth 5Y8.62%
GM growth 3Y-0.14%
GM growth 5Y-0.46%
CLH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCLH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. CLH Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • CLH has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • CLH has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CLH has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for CLH has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CLH Yearly Shares OutstandingCLH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
CLH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCLH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.85 indicates that CLH is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.85, CLH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CLH has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.34. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CLH would need 6.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.34, CLH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CLH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.01. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.01, CLH is not doing good in the industry: 63.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.01
Debt/FCF 6.34
Altman-Z 3.85
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC8.63%
CLH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCLH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CLH has a Current Ratio of 2.33. This indicates that CLH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CLH has a better Current ratio (2.33) than 72.50% of its industry peers.
  • CLH has a Quick Ratio of 2.00. This indicates that CLH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CLH has a Quick ratio of 2.00. This is in the better half of the industry: CLH outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.33
Quick Ratio 2
CLH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCLH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. CLH Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CLH shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.02%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.56% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • CLH shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.39%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 13.91% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.02%
EPS 3Y0.6%
EPS 5Y25.56%
EPS Q2Q%3.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.39%
Revenue growth 3Y5.29%
Revenue growth 5Y13.91%
Sales Q2Q%4.79%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.96% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • CLH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.97% yearly.
EPS Next Y14.64%
EPS Next 2Y13.68%
EPS Next 3Y13%
EPS Next 5Y12.96%
Revenue Next Year4.13%
Revenue Next 2Y4.21%
Revenue Next 3Y4.38%
Revenue Next 5Y4.97%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
CLH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCLH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B
CLH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCLH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8 10

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4. CLH Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 42.27, the valuation of CLH can be described as expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CLH is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CLH to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.35), we can say CLH is valued expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.88, the valuation of CLH can be described as expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CLH is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • CLH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.23.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 42.27
Fwd PE 36.88
CLH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCLH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CLH is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • CLH's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 37.39
EV/EBITDA 16.23
CLH Per share dataCLH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CLH does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • CLH has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • CLH's earnings are expected to grow with 13.00% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.89
PEG (5Y)1.65
EPS Next 2Y13.68%
EPS Next 3Y13%

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5. CLH Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for CLH!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CLH Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CLEAN HARBORS INC

NYSE:CLH (4/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 307.33 0 (0%)

307.33

-1.66 (-0.54%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)02-18
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners98.55%
Inst Owner Change-1.3%
Ins Owners5.65%
Ins Owner Change-1.65%
Market Cap16.38B
Revenue(TTM)6.03B
Net Income(TTM)390.97M
Analysts76.84
Price Target314.82 (2.44%)
Short Float %1.64%
Short Ratio1.5
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.97%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.9%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.97%
Max EPS beat(4)1.24%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.27%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.67%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)7.25%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.26%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.26%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.63%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.93%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.76%
PT rev (1m)5.52%
PT rev (3m)22.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 42.27
Fwd PE 36.88
P/S 2.72
P/FCF 37.39
P/OCF 18.9
P/B 5.97
P/tB 26.7
EV/EBITDA 16.23
EPS(TTM)7.27
EY2.37%
EPS(NY)8.33
Fwd EY2.71%
FCF(TTM)8.22
FCFY2.67%
OCF(TTM)16.26
OCFY5.29%
SpS113.13
BVpS51.5
TBVpS11.51
PEG (NY)2.89
PEG (5Y)1.65
Graham Number91.7862 (-70.13%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.13%
ROE 14.24%
ROCE 10.38%
ROIC 7.76%
ROICexc 9.09%
ROICexgc 14.79%
OM 11.17%
PM (TTM) 6.48%
GM 31.28%
FCFM 7.27%
ROA(3y)5.5%
ROA(5y)5.36%
ROE(3y)15.56%
ROE(5y)16.3%
ROIC(3y)8.1%
ROIC(5y)7.81%
ROICexc(3y)9.26%
ROICexc(5y)8.87%
ROICexgc(3y)15.24%
ROICexgc(5y)14.89%
ROCE(3y)10.84%
ROCE(5y)10.45%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.72%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.42%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.36%
OM growth 3Y-3.14%
OM growth 5Y8.07%
PM growth 3Y-6.65%
PM growth 5Y8.62%
GM growth 3Y-0.14%
GM growth 5Y-0.46%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.01
Debt/FCF 6.34
Debt/EBITDA 2.47
Cap/Depr 96.09%
Cap/Sales 7.11%
Interest Coverage 4.28
Cash Conversion 77.43%
Profit Quality 112.07%
Current Ratio 2.33
Quick Ratio 2
Altman-Z 3.85
F-Score7
WACC8.63%
ROIC/WACC0.9
Cap/Depr(3y)107.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)100.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.13%
Profit Quality(3y)92.5%
Profit Quality(5y)98.62%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.02%
EPS 3Y0.6%
EPS 5Y25.56%
EPS Q2Q%3.87%
EPS Next Y14.64%
EPS Next 2Y13.68%
EPS Next 3Y13%
EPS Next 5Y12.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.39%
Revenue growth 3Y5.29%
Revenue growth 5Y13.91%
Sales Q2Q%4.79%
Revenue Next Year4.13%
Revenue Next 2Y4.21%
Revenue Next 3Y4.38%
Revenue Next 5Y4.97%
EBIT growth 1Y0.47%
EBIT growth 3Y1.99%
EBIT growth 5Y23.1%
EBIT Next Year82.12%
EBIT Next 3Y27.6%
EBIT Next 5Y20.33%
FCF growth 1Y30.43%
FCF growth 3Y16.21%
FCF growth 5Y13.53%
OCF growth 1Y11.44%
OCF growth 3Y11.44%
OCF growth 5Y15.02%

CLEAN HARBORS INC / CLH Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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CLEAN HARBORS INC (CLH) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


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The financial health rating of CLEAN HARBORS INC (CLH) is 6 / 10.