Clean Harbors, Inc (CLH) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-09-24 to 2026-09-22)
Clean Harbors Inc is an environmental and industrial services provider that provides parts cleaning and related environmental services to commercial, industrial, and automotive customers. Its busin...
Clean Harbors, Inc (CLH) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 41.92 (historical range: 24.47–43.73, median: 33.21), placing it at the 94th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 2.74 (range: 1.65–2.85, 94th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 28.23 (range: 18.90–29.28, 94th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-09-24 to 2026-09-22), Clean Harbors, Inc's P/E ratio has expanded by 20% over the observed period (from an average of 31.1 to 37.5).
Clean Harbors, Inc trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 41.92 | 24.47 | 33.21 | 43.73 | 94th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 2.74 | 1.65 | 2.22 | 2.85 | 94th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 28.23 | 18.90 | 23.92 | 29.28 | 94th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 33th | above its historical average |
Clean Harbors, Inc (CLH) Valuation & P/E History
Clean Harbors, Inc (CLH) is a US-listed stock operating in the Utilities sector, specifically the Hazardous Waste Management industry currently trading at $312.85 with a market capitalization of $16.5 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for CLH based on 500 data points covering 2024-09-24 to 2026-09-22. The P/E ratio of 41.92 is above the historical median of 33.21, placing CLH at the 94th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 2.74 compares to a median of 2.22.
CLH Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Clean Harbors, Inc's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether CLH is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests CLH is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Clean Harbors, Inc.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is CLH Overvalued or Undervalued?
Clean Harbors, Inc trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 94 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive CLH is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full CLH analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.CLH trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.