Clean Harbors, Inc.

Clean Harbors, Inc.

284.10
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+6.40
(+2.30%)
9.96EPS
31.06P/E
16.36BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of September 30, 2026, Clean Harbors, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 16.36B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 18.99B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap16.36B
Enterprise Value18.99B

Important Dates

Clean Harbors, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for February 24, 2027.

Earnings Date2/24/2027

Share Statistics

As of September 30, 2026, Clean Harbors, Inc. has 52.73M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding52.73M

Valuation Ratios

As of September 30, 2026, Clean Harbors, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 31.06. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.50, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 5.25.

PE Ratio31.06
PS Ratio2.50
PB Ratio5.25
P/TBV Ratio40.17
P/FCF Ratio33.21
P/OCF Ratio16.09

Enterprise Valuation

As of September 30, 2026, Clean Harbors, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 14.30 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.89 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 21.97 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Clean Harbors, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 30.78, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 18.99B versus a market cap of 16.36B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales2.89
EV / EBITDA14.30
EV / EBIT21.97
EV / FCF30.78

Financial Position

As of September 30, 2026, Clean Harbors, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.95, meaning it holds 1.9x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 101.04, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 8.04 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.95
Quick Ratio1.56
Debt / Equity101.04
Debt / EBITDA2.37
Interest Coverage8.04

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Clean Harbors, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 17.93, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 10.49 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 6.68, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 10.77, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 296,262.11 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 22,155.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 11.18 indicates how many times Clean Harbors, Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)17.93
Return on Assets (ROA)6.68
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)10.49
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)10.77
Revenue Per Employee296,262.11
Employee Count22,155.00
Inventory Turnover11.18

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Clean Harbors, Inc. recorded 190.25M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 26.48, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 718.61M, leaving 528.36M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax190.25M
Effective Tax Rate26.48

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on November 6, 2026, Clean Harbors, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 38.50% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 313.32, while the 200-day moving average is 298.84.

52-Week Price Change38.50%
50-Day Moving Average313.32
200-Day Moving Average298.84

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Clean Harbors, Inc. generated 6.56B in revenue and converted that into 528.36M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 9.96. EBITDA reached 1.33B, while operating income came in at 864.39M.

Revenue6.56B
Gross Profit2.17B
Operating Income864.39M
Pretax Income718.61M
Net Income528.36M
EBITDA1.33B
EBIT864.39M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)9.96

Balance Sheet

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As of September 30, 2026, Clean Harbors, Inc. holds 516.55M in cash and equivalents against 3.15B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 2.47B. Total book value stands at 3.12B, with working capital of 1.22B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents516.55M
Total Debt3.15B
Net Debt2.47B
Equity (Book Value)3.12B
Book Value Per Share59.12
Working Capital1.22B

Cash Flow

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Clean Harbors, Inc. produced 1.02B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026. After subtracting -524.18M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 495.59M - equivalent to 9.37 per share.

Operating Cash Flow1.02B
Capital Expenditures-524.18M
Free Cash Flow495.59M
FCF Per Share9.37

Margins

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, Clean Harbors, Inc. posted a gross margin of 33.13, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 13.17 and net profit margin of 8.05 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin33.13
Operating Margin13.17
Pretax Margin10.95
Profit Margin8.05
EBITDA Margin20.23

Dividends & Yields

These figures cover the twelve months ended September 30, 2026. Free cash flow yield stands at 3.01, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 0.97, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Clean Harbors, Inc. shareholders.

Shareholder Yield0.97
FCF Yield3.01

Stock Splits

Clean Harbors, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on July 27, 2011 with a 1:2 split ratio.

Last Split Date7/27/2011
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

As of September 30, 2026, Clean Harbors, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 4.66, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score4.66