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Clean Harbors Inc(CLH)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CLH
10/06/2026: CLH (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 63 days. Simulated Profits (5.35%). Updated daily EoD!
Clean Harbors Inc is a leading provider of environmental and industrial services, specializing in the complex disposal of hazardous waste. The company derives strength from its extensive network of permitted disposal facilities and a recurring revenue model bolstered by the Safety-Kleen business. Its primary growth story revolves around continued industrial demand and strategic M&A within a fragmented market. However, investors must consider risks related to industrial economic cycles, regulatory compliance, and high capital expenditures. It is well-suited for growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to essential environmental infrastructure, though it lacks dividend-based income.
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Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The company maintains a consistent growth profile driven by industrial demand and strategic M&A. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum depends on current market sentiment and sector-specific industrial tailwinds. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation is often premium due to the company's unique moat in hazardous waste infrastructure. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay a cash dividend, focusing instead on capital reinvestment. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While the business is essential and regulated, it is still sensitive to industrial cycles and regulatory changes. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium | The stock can be sensitive to broader industrial cycle volatility and commodity price shifts. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Investors should monitor valuation multiples as the stock often trades at a premium due to its asset base. |
| Competition risk (industrial waste) | Medium | Competition from large general waste players remains a consistent factor in market share retention. |
| Business quality | Strong | The company operates essential infrastructure with high regulatory barriers to entry. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Income-focused investors will not find this stock suitable for dividends. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Integration of future acquisitions and operational efficiency remain key to long-term success. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 49.21% | Avg. Invested days 82 | Today’s Advisory Regular Buy |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/06/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 17.02B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 39.08 | 1Y Target Price 358.33 |
Price to earnings Ratio 39.08 | 1Y Target Price 358.33 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 381.0K shares | Beta 0.88 | 52 Weeks Range 201.34 - 335.94 | Updated Date 10/05/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 201.34 - 335.94 | Updated Date 10/05/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 8.25 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Services | Hazardous waste incineration, disposal, and emergency response. | The company earns revenue by safely handling and disposing of dangerous industrial waste, a service businesses must have by law. |
| Safety-Kleen Sustainability | Used motor oil re-refining and parts cleaning. | This segment helps businesses be more sustainable by recycling oil and providing recurring maintenance services. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 39.08 | Forward PE 34.48 | Enterprise Value 19.05B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.73 |
Enterprise Value 19.05B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.73 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.05 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.63 | Shares Outstanding 52.79M | Shares Floating 50.03M |
Shares Outstanding 52.79M | Shares Floating 50.03M | ||
Percent Insiders 4.92 | Percent Institutions 96.5 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Clean Harbors Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Norwell, MA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-11-24 | Co-CEO, Co-President & Director Mr. Eric W. Gerstenberg | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Waste Management | Full time employees 22155 | Website https://www.cleanharbors.com |
Full time employees 22155 | Website https://www.cleanharbors.com | ||
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 industrial maintenance and specialty industrial services; and utilizes specialty equipment and resources that perform field services. The Safety-Kleen Sustainability Solutions segment provides containerized waste, parts-washer, and vacuum services for automobile repair shops, car and truck dealers, metal fabricators, machine manufacturers, fleet maintenance shops, and other automotive, industrial, and retail customers; collects and transports for hazardous and non-hazardous containerized waste for recycling or disposal; machine cleaning and maintenance, and disposal and replenishment of clean solvent or aqueous fluids; and vacuum services to remove solids, residual oily water, and sludge and other fluids from customers' oil/water separators, sumps, and collection tanks, as well as removes and collects waste fluids found at large and small industrial locations, including metal fabricators, auto maintenance providers, and general manufacturers. This segment also manufactures, formulates, and packages lubricants and other products. Clean Harbors, Inc. was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Norwell, Massachusetts.
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