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CLEAN HARBORS INC (CLH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CLH - US1844961078 - Common Stock

240.83 USD
+0.64 (+0.27%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
240.83 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CLH. CLH was compared to 80 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. CLH scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, CLH is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CLH was profitable.
CLH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CLH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CLH had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

CLH's Return On Assets of 5.15% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CLH outperforms 72.50% of its industry peers.
CLH's Return On Equity of 13.99% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CLH outperforms 76.25% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.58%, CLH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
CLH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.67%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.33%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.15%
ROE 13.99%
ROIC 7.58%
ROA(3y)6.03%
ROA(5y)4.99%
ROE(3y)17.95%
ROE(5y)15.47%
ROIC(3y)8.67%
ROIC(5y)7.33%
CLH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCLH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.51%, CLH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CLH has grown nicely.
CLH has a Operating Margin of 10.93%. This is in the better half of the industry: CLH outperforms 73.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CLH has grown nicely.
CLH has a Gross Margin (31.11%) which is in line with 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 10.93%
PM (TTM) 6.51%
GM 31.11%
OM growth 3Y7.87%
OM growth 5Y11.1%
PM growth 3Y8.55%
PM growth 5Y18.99%
GM growth 3Y-0.48%
GM growth 5Y0.63%
CLH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCLH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CLH is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CLH has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for CLH has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CLH has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CLH Yearly Shares OutstandingCLH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
CLH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCLH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

CLH has an Altman-Z score of 3.43. This indicates that CLH is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.43, CLH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.25% of the companies in the same industry.
CLH has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.30. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CLH would need 6.30 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.30, CLH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.00 indicates that CLH is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CLH has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.00) than 61.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1
Debt/FCF 6.3
Altman-Z 3.43
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC8.01%
CLH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCLH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

CLH has a Current Ratio of 2.44. This indicates that CLH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CLH (2.44) is better than 77.50% of its industry peers.
CLH has a Quick Ratio of 2.09. This indicates that CLH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CLH has a better Quick ratio (2.09) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.44
Quick Ratio 2.09
CLH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCLH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CLH have decreased by -6.24% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 31.46% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, CLH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.85% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CLH shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.54% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.24%
EPS 3Y26.79%
EPS 5Y31.46%
EPS Q2Q%4.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.85%
Revenue growth 3Y15.67%
Revenue growth 5Y11.54%
Sales Q2Q%1.3%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.49% 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 4.44% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1.11%
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y7.62%
EPS Next 5Y9.49%
Revenue Next Year1.82%
Revenue Next 2Y2.85%
Revenue Next 3Y3.5%
Revenue Next 5Y4.44%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CLH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCLH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B
CLH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCLH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 33.40, 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.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.57. CLH is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.77, the valuation of CLH can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CLH.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.04, CLH is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.4
Fwd PE 29.77
CLH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCLH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CLH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CLH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.15
EV/EBITDA 13.34
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

CLH has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.06
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y7.62%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

CLEAN HARBORS INC

NYSE:CLH (12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 240.83 0 (0%)

240.83

+0.64 (+0.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners95.42%
Inst Owner Change-1.56%
Ins Owners5.57%
Ins Owner Change-0.86%
Market Cap12.87B
Revenue(TTM)5.96B
Net Income(TTM)388.36M
Analysts78.89
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %4.18%
Short Ratio3.28
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)-5.65%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.97%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.32%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.71%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.97%
Max EPS beat(4)12.88%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.22%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.16%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)9.12%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.5%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.03%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.11%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.9%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.22%
PT rev (1m)-2.55%
PT rev (3m)-2.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.87%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.4
Fwd PE 29.77
P/S 2.16
P/FCF 29.15
P/OCF 15.78
P/B 4.64
P/tB 20.33
EV/EBITDA 13.34
EPS(TTM)7.21
EY2.99%
EPS(NY)8.09
Fwd EY3.36%
FCF(TTM)8.26
FCFY3.43%
OCF(TTM)15.26
OCFY6.34%
SpS111.59
BVpS51.95
TBVpS11.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.06
Graham Number91.8
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.15%
ROE 13.99%
ROCE 10.07%
ROIC 7.58%
ROICexc 8.72%
ROICexgc 14.1%
OM 10.93%
PM (TTM) 6.51%
GM 31.11%
FCFM 7.4%
ROA(3y)6.03%
ROA(5y)4.99%
ROE(3y)17.95%
ROE(5y)15.47%
ROIC(3y)8.67%
ROIC(5y)7.33%
ROICexc(3y)9.76%
ROICexc(5y)8.32%
ROICexgc(3y)16.3%
ROICexgc(5y)13.8%
ROCE(3y)11.52%
ROCE(5y)9.73%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.92%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.41%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.1%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.64%
OM growth 3Y7.87%
OM growth 5Y11.1%
PM growth 3Y8.55%
PM growth 5Y18.99%
GM growth 3Y-0.48%
GM growth 5Y0.63%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1
Debt/FCF 6.3
Debt/EBITDA 2.51
Cap/Depr 83.47%
Cap/Sales 6.28%
Interest Coverage 4.28
Cash Conversion 74.13%
Profit Quality 113.66%
Current Ratio 2.44
Quick Ratio 2.09
Altman-Z 3.43
F-Score6
WACC8.01%
ROIC/WACC0.95
Cap/Depr(3y)108.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.27%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.97%
Profit Quality(3y)77.75%
Profit Quality(5y)110.67%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.24%
EPS 3Y26.79%
EPS 5Y31.46%
EPS Q2Q%4.25%
EPS Next Y-1.11%
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y7.62%
EPS Next 5Y9.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.85%
Revenue growth 3Y15.67%
Revenue growth 5Y11.54%
Sales Q2Q%1.3%
Revenue Next Year1.82%
Revenue Next 2Y2.85%
Revenue Next 3Y3.5%
Revenue Next 5Y4.44%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.21%
EBIT growth 3Y24.78%
EBIT growth 5Y23.92%
EBIT Next Year72.22%
EBIT Next 3Y25.16%
EBIT Next 5Y18.47%
FCF growth 1Y42.57%
FCF growth 3Y3.81%
FCF growth 5Y11.72%
OCF growth 1Y12.59%
OCF growth 3Y12.52%
OCF growth 5Y13.49%

CLEAN HARBORS INC / CLH FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CLH stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CLH.


What is the valuation status of CLEAN HARBORS INC (CLH) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CLEAN HARBORS INC (CLH). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of CLH stock?

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


What is the valuation of CLEAN HARBORS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CLEAN HARBORS INC (CLH) is 33.4 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.64.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CLH stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CLEAN HARBORS INC (CLH) is expected to decline by -1.11% in the next year.