Clean Harbors, Inc. (clh)
CLH — Company Overview
Clean Harbors, Inc. (CLH) trades on NYQ as part of the Industrials peer group (Waste Management).
| Ticker | CLH |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Waste Management |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Market cap | $16.53B |
| Last price | $313.15 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
CLH — Business Description
CLH represents a Waste Management business in the Industrials segment. Clean Harbors, Inc. provides environmental and industrial services in the United States and Canada. The company operates through two segments: Environmental Services and Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions. The Environmental Services segment collects, transports, treats, recycles, and disposes hazardous and non-hazardous waste, such as resource recovery, physical treatment, incineration, landfill disposal, wastewater treatment, lab chemicals disposal, and explosives management services; and offers CleanPack services, including collection, identification, categorization, specialized packaging, transportation, and disposal of laboratory chemicals and household hazardous waste. This segment also provides indust…
Official website: https://www.cleanharbors.com.
CLH — Investment Thesis
At a high level, CLH offers exposure to Industrials with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 11.9% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 37.77× implies elevated growth expectations at the current price.
- Forward P/E (31.53×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $16.53B.
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CLH — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for Clean Harbors, Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin near 7.0% leaves a narrower cushion versus higher-margin peers. Positive free cash flow of $383.76M supports balance-sheet flexibility. Debt-to-equity of 110.95 warrants monitoring in a higher-rate environment.
| Trailing P/E | 37.77× |
| Forward P/E | 31.53× |
| Price / Sales | 2.65× |
| Price / Book | 5.65× |
| Gross margin | 32.3% |
| Operating margin | 15.5% |
| Profit margin | 7.0% |
| Return on equity | 15.6% |
| Debt / Equity | 110.95 |
| Free cash flow | $383.76M |
CLH — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Clean Harbors, Inc. (CLH) depends on demand trends in Waste Management and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 11.9% indicates strong top-line momentum.
- Earnings growth of 36.4% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 6.8% below the 52-week high.
CLH — Competitive Position
Clean Harbors, Inc. (CLH) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Industrials.
- Competes within Industrials, specifically in Waste Management.
- Market capitalization of $16.53B places CLH among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin of 32.3% should be benchmarked against direct competitors.
CLH — Strengths
Strengths for Clean Harbors, Inc. (CLH) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Revenue growth of 11.9% year-over-year.
- Earnings growth of 36.4% year-over-year.
- Return on equity near 15.6% — efficient use of shareholder capital.
- Positive free cash flow ($383.76M).
- Large Cap scale ($16.53B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.
- Price near 52-week highs — positive price momentum on public markets.
CLH — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Clean Harbors, Inc. (CLH) based on available data:
- Elevated trailing P/E (37.77×) limits valuation margin of safety.
CLH — Opportunities
- Sustained revenue growth (11.9%) could support multiple expansion if margins hold.
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
- Forward earnings multiple below trailing P/E — potential earnings acceleration ahead.
CLH — Risks
- Standard market, regulatory, competitive, and execution risks apply to all public equities.
CLH — Summary
Clean Harbors, Inc. (CLH) is a large-cap Industrials company focused on Waste Management, listed on NYQ. Last price $313.15 with market cap $16.53B. Trailing P/E 37.77×. Revenue grew 11.9% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 11.9% year-over-year. Key watch items include elevated trailing p/e (37.77×) limits valuation margin of safety. Premium Terminal tools for Clean Harbors, Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.
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Clean Harbors, Inc. FAQ
What does Clean Harbors, Inc. (CLH) do?
Clean Harbors, Inc. provides environmental and industrial services in the United States and Canada. The company operates through two segments: Environmental Services and Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions. The Environmental Services segment collects, transports, treats, recyc…
What is CLH's P/E ratio?
Clean Harbors, Inc. has a trailing P/E of 37.77× based on publicly available market data.
Does CLH pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: none reported. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is CLH in?
Clean Harbors, Inc. is classified in Industrials (Waste Management) on NYQ.
What is CLH's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $16.53B.
What are the main risks for CLH?
Key risks include elevated valuation, among factors on this page.
What are the strengths of CLH?
Potential positives include revenue growth of 11.9% year-over-year, earnings growth of 36.4% year-over-year.
Where can I get analyst estimates for CLH?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for Clean Harbors, Inc. are on the free /stocks/clh/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.