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CLEAN HARBORS INC (CLH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CLH - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US1844961078 - Common Stock

241.04  +1.82 (+0.76%)

After market: 241.04 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, CLH scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CLH was compared to 83 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While CLH belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CLH is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

CLH's Return On Assets of 5.70% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CLH outperforms 69.51% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 16.48%, CLH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CLH (8.34%) is better than 68.29% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CLH is below the industry average of 10.10%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.88%) for CLH is below the current ROIC(8.34%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.7%
ROE 16.48%
ROIC 8.34%
ROA(3y)5.41%
ROA(5y)4.37%
ROE(3y)17.22%
ROE(5y)13.88%
ROIC(3y)7.88%
ROIC(5y)6.79%
CLH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCLH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of CLH (7.19%) is better than 74.39% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CLH has grown nicely.
CLH's Operating Margin of 11.74% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CLH outperforms 73.17% of its industry peers.
CLH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CLH (31.25%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CLH's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.74%
PM (TTM) 7.19%
GM 31.25%
OM growth 3Y14.33%
OM growth 5Y15.4%
PM growth 3Y17.67%
PM growth 5Y28.58%
GM growth 3Y-1.33%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
CLH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCLH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CLH has less shares outstanding
CLH has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CLH has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CLH Yearly Shares OutstandingCLH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.36 indicates that CLH is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.36, CLH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.51% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CLH is 10.38, which is on the high side as it means it would take CLH, 10.38 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 10.38, CLH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.44% of the companies in the same industry.
CLH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.10. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CLH has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.10. This is in the lower half of the industry: CLH underperforms 67.07% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.1
Debt/FCF 10.38
Altman-Z 3.36
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC8.42%
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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.10 indicates that CLH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CLH has a better Current ratio (2.10) than 73.17% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.76 indicates that CLH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CLH has a Quick ratio of 1.76. This is in the better half of the industry: CLH outperforms 76.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.1
Quick Ratio 1.76
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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.34% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 41.10% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
CLH shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.37%.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.39% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.34%
EPS 3Y44.23%
EPS 5Y41.1%
EPS Q2Q%26.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.37%
Revenue growth 3Y19.82%
Revenue growth 5Y10.39%
Sales Q2Q%11.99%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.69% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, CLH will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.70% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.59%
EPS Next 2Y9.56%
EPS Next 3Y11.19%
EPS Next 5Y12.69%
Revenue Next Year8.59%
Revenue Next 2Y7.3%
Revenue Next 3Y6.79%
Revenue Next 5Y6.7%

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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 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 2031 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.34 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CLH.
CLH's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.96. CLH is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.73, the valuation of CLH can be described as expensive.
CLH's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
CLH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.11.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.34
Fwd PE 28.73
CLH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCLH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

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.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CLH.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 48.34
EV/EBITDA 13.96
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.
PEG (NY)6.83
PEG (5Y)0.76
EPS Next 2Y9.56%
EPS Next 3Y11.19%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CLH does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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CLEAN HARBORS INC

NYSE:CLH (1/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 241.04 0 (0%)

241.04

+1.82 (+0.76%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)10-30 2024-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-19 2025-02-19/amc
Inst Owners93.69%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners5.87%
Ins Owner Change-2.29%
Market Cap12.99B
Analysts83.33
Price Target282.24 (17.09%)
Short Float %1.07%
Short Ratio1.58
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.76%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.86%
Max EPS beat(2)9.37%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.86%
Max EPS beat(4)10.7%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.88%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)11.92%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)20.48%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.5%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.98%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.25%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.37%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.5%
PT rev (1m)3.11%
PT rev (3m)5.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.34
Fwd PE 28.73
P/S 2.24
P/FCF 48.34
P/OCF 17.26
P/B 5.14
P/tB 38.86
EV/EBITDA 13.96
EPS(TTM)7.69
EY3.19%
EPS(NY)8.39
Fwd EY3.48%
FCF(TTM)4.99
FCFY2.07%
OCF(TTM)13.96
OCFY5.79%
SpS107.55
BVpS46.91
TBVpS6.2
PEG (NY)6.83
PEG (5Y)0.76
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.7%
ROE 16.48%
ROCE 11%
ROIC 8.34%
ROICexc 9.23%
ROICexgc 15.19%
OM 11.74%
PM (TTM) 7.19%
GM 31.25%
FCFM 4.64%
ROA(3y)5.41%
ROA(5y)4.37%
ROE(3y)17.22%
ROE(5y)13.88%
ROIC(3y)7.88%
ROIC(5y)6.79%
ROICexc(3y)8.83%
ROICexc(5y)7.7%
ROICexgc(3y)15.05%
ROICexgc(5y)12.54%
ROCE(3y)10.39%
ROCE(5y)8.95%
ROICexcg growth 3Y21.2%
ROICexcg growth 5Y17.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.18%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.85%
OM growth 3Y14.33%
OM growth 5Y15.4%
PM growth 3Y17.67%
PM growth 5Y28.58%
GM growth 3Y-1.33%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.1
Debt/FCF 10.38
Debt/EBITDA 2.58
Cap/Depr 122.83%
Cap/Sales 8.35%
Interest Coverage 4.6
Cash Conversion 70.05%
Profit Quality 64.5%
Current Ratio 2.1
Quick Ratio 1.76
Altman-Z 3.36
F-Score6
WACC8.42%
ROIC/WACC0.99
Cap/Depr(3y)99.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.76%
Profit Quality(3y)99.18%
Profit Quality(5y)133.48%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.34%
EPS 3Y44.23%
EPS 5Y41.1%
EPS Q2Q%26.19%
EPS Next Y4.59%
EPS Next 2Y9.56%
EPS Next 3Y11.19%
EPS Next 5Y12.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.37%
Revenue growth 3Y19.82%
Revenue growth 5Y10.39%
Sales Q2Q%11.99%
Revenue Next Year8.59%
Revenue Next 2Y7.3%
Revenue Next 3Y6.79%
Revenue Next 5Y6.7%
EBIT growth 1Y14.84%
EBIT growth 3Y37%
EBIT growth 5Y27.38%
EBIT Next Year76.68%
EBIT Next 3Y28.75%
EBIT Next 5Y20.34%
FCF growth 1Y39.04%
FCF growth 3Y10.05%
FCF growth 5Y12.06%
OCF growth 1Y40.61%
OCF growth 3Y19.49%
OCF growth 5Y14.5%