Stock Analysis
Clean Harbors, IncCLH
P/E 38.48×· 5Y range 15.17–42.03×· top 7% of history
Sector: Utilities · Industry: Hazardous Waste Management
AnalystsStrong Buy21 analystsP/E 38.5× sits at the 93rd percentile of its 5.062286105407256-year history.
Cash covers 16% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
High quality, but expensive
Strengths
- Quality100
- Growth80
Risks
- Valuation30
- Profitability49
Excellent business. Weak entry price.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 8/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Altman Z 3.4 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓Revenue CAGR 12.2% — durable top-line growth
What's happening with CLH
Profile
Strong earnings quality and growth; valuation, moat and profitability lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation30/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (93th pct)0/25
- FCF yield (2.7%)5/25
- P/S (2.7x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (26.6x)5/25
- Growth80/100 · Strong
- Revenue CAGR (12.2%)20/25
- Net income CAGR (17.8%)20/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (18.3%)20/25
- Fwd implied growth (20.8%)20/25
- Profitability49/100 · Weak
- ROIC (10.3%)12/25
- ROE (15.0%)12/25
- Net margin (7.0%)13/25
- Operating margin (11.8%)12/25
- Financial Health65/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (3.38)25/25
- Current ratio (2.13)25/25
- Interest coverage (4.7x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 35%)5/25
- Quality100/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (8/9)25/25
- Beneish M (-2.70)25/25
- FCF conversion (105%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 3.7%)25/25
- Moat43/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (0/10 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (30.9%)13/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -1.4%)5/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠P/E 38.5× at top 7% of 5-year history
About Clean Harbors, Inc
Clean Harbors Inc is an environmental and industrial services provider that provides parts cleaning and related environmental services to commercial, industrial, and automotive customers. Show more
Its business segments are Environmental Services and Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions. Environmental Services includes waste collection, transportation, treatment, recycling, and disposal, along with industrial maintenance services. Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions provides used oil collection and manufactures base oil, vacuum gas oil, and lubricants. The company generates the majority of its revenues from the Environmental Services segment and operates in the United States, with maximum revenue, and Canada.
Headquarters: NORWELL, MA · Employees: 22,591 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
30DP/E (TTM)38.5xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 15.2x–42.0x · 93rd pct
P/FCF30.7xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield2.7%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 1.7%–6.3% · 32nd pct
P/S (TTM)2.71xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.0x–2.8x · 99th pct
EV/EBIT26.6xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 14.3x–28.5x · 94th pct
EV/Sales3.1xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E31.9xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio5.77xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio2.46C
Grade C: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield—
TTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio—
Dividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
49D+ROIC10.3%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE15.0%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA5.8%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin7.0%C
Grade C: AverageNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin11.8%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin32.3%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin7.4%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin6.7%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
80ARevenue CAGR12.2%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR17.8%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)18.3%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth20.8%C
Grade C: MedAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-3.9%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income9.9%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.7%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
65BAltman Z-Score3.38A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio2.13xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.71xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage4.7xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment5.9yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT3.7xC
Grade C: MedLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.11xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.16xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
100A+Piotroski F-Score8/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.70A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion105.2%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability3.7%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue7.1%C
Grade C: AverageTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.82xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GERSTENBERG ERIC W Filed | GERSTENBERG ERIC W | SellOpen market sale | -2500 | |
Robertson Andrea Filed | Robertson Andrea | SellOpen market sale | -789 | |
MCKIM ALAN S Filed | MCKIM ALAN S | Tax withholding | -1265 | |
Dugas Eric J. Filed | Dugas Eric J. | Tax withholding | -447 | |
Battles Michael Louis Filed | Battles Michael Louis | Tax withholding | -1032 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CURTIS GEORGE L Filed | CURTIS GEORGE L | Tax withholding | -1757 | |
GERSTENBERG ERIC W Filed | GERSTENBERG ERIC W | Tax withholding | -564 | |
Geer Charles H. II Filed | Geer Charles H. II | Tax withholding | -40 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
43D+ROIC >12% Years0/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)30.9%C
Grade C: ModerateMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-1.4%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$8.32
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$9.79
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$55.47
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$3.25B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$516.72M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$2.73B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$2.93B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.60xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$16.90B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.86B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Clean Harbors, Inc (CLH)
Clean Harbors, Inc meets 8 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 3.38 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk. Beneish M-Score of -2.70 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~5.9 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Clean Harbors, Inc posted a net loss in 1 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2016–2025).
- At a valuation score of 30/100, CLH trades at a premium to its historical multiples (P/E 38.5).
See how CLH ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all CLH moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | Regular | 324.43 | +1.86% | 2.02 |
| Oct 2 | Regular | 319.28 | +2.17% | 2.86 |
| Oct 2 | After-hours | 318.51 | +1.92% | 2.55 |
Frequently Asked Questions about CLH
What is the current Clean Harbors, Inc (CLH) stock price?
CLH is trading at $320.06 at the last market close, up 0.09% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks CLH pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is CLH stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Clean Harbors, Inc's financial health at 65/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is CLH stock overvalued?
Clean Harbors, Inc trades at a trailing P/E of 38.5 and our valuation score rates it 30/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Clean Harbors, Inc report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for CLH. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Clean Harbors, Inc operate in?
Clean Harbors, Inc operates in the Utilities sector, within the Hazardous Waste Management industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Clean Harbors, Inc do?
Clean Harbors Inc is an environmental and industrial services provider that provides parts cleaning and related environmental services to commercial, industrial, and automotive customers.
About Clean Harbors, Inc (CLH) Stock
Clean Harbors, Inc (CLH) is a US-listed stock operating in the Utilities sector, specifically the Hazardous Waste Management industry. As of the latest update, Clean Harbors, Inc is trading at $320.06, up 0.09% on the day with a market capitalization of $16.9 billion. The financial health score for CLH is 65/100, which indicates good financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for CLH stock.
CLH Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Clean Harbors, Inc across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 65/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for CLH.
- Sector peers: Compare CLH against 4 other utilities stocks on key financial metrics.
Is CLH a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Clean Harbors, Inc (CLH) as an investment. The financial health score of 65/100 suggests good financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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