CLH (Clean Harbors) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $4.98 (As of Mar. 2026)


CLH Clean Harbors Inc CLH
87 GF Score
Price $291.20
GF Value $243.80
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Clean Harbors Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Clean Harbors CLH +0.16% 87 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $4.98 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CLH with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $243.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Clean Harbors's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.742. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $4.98 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Clean Harbors's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 20.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 14.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 16.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 15.10% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Clean Harbors was 22.10% per year. The lowest was -1282.40% per year. And the median was 8.75% per year.

As of today (2026-07-04), Clean Harbors's current stock price is $291.20. Clean Harbors's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.98. Clean Harbors's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 58.47.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Clean Harbors was 65.49. The lowest was 20.51. And the median was 40.14.


Clean Harbors  (NYSE:CLH) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Clean Harbors's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=291.20/4.98
=58.47

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Clean Harbors was 65.49. The lowest was 20.51. And the median was 40.14.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Clean Harbors Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Clean Harbors Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Clean Harbors's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Clean Harbors Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Clean Harbors Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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Clean Harbors Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CLH vs GFL, CWST, ONT: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Clean Harbors's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Clean Harbors Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Clean Harbors's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Clean Harbors's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Clean Harbors Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Clean Harbors's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-1.742/330.2130*330.2130
=-1.742

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Clean Harbors Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.564 241.018 0.773
201609 0.105 241.428 0.144
201612 0.625 241.432 0.855
201703 0.243 243.801 0.329
201706 0.228 244.955 0.307
201709 1.144 246.819 1.531
201712 0.433 246.524 0.580
201803 0.114 249.554 0.151
201806 0.478 251.989 0.626
201809 1.058 252.439 1.384
201812 1.460 251.233 1.919
201903 -0.541 254.202 -0.703
201906 0.865 256.143 1.115
201909 1.586 256.759 2.040
201912 1.526 256.974 1.961
202003 -0.884 258.115 -1.131
202006 1.723 257.797 2.207
202009 2.129 260.280 2.701
202012 1.214 260.474 1.539
202103 1.101 264.877 1.373
202106 2.026 271.696 2.462
202109 0.863 274.310 1.039
202112 1.494 278.802 1.769
202203 -1.998 287.504 -2.295
202206 1.691 296.311 1.884
202209 2.369 296.808 2.636
202212 3.080 296.797 3.427
202303 -0.993 301.836 -1.086
202306 1.546 305.109 1.673
202309 2.060 307.789 2.210
202312 3.082 306.746 3.318
202403 -2.212 312.332 -2.339
202406 1.467 314.175 1.542
202409 2.614 315.301 2.738
202412 4.333 315.605 4.534
202503 -2.173 319.799 -2.244
202506 2.184 322.561 2.236
202509 3.850 324.800 3.914
202512 4.342 324.054 4.425
202603 -1.742 330.213 -1.742

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $4.98 mean?
Clean Harbors (CLH) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $4.98 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Clean Harbors and its competitors.
Is Clean Harbors' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Clean Harbors' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $4.98. Overall, Clean Harbors has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clean Harbors' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to GFL and CWST?
Clean Harbors' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $4.98 can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Waste Management company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Clean Harbors and its competitors. Clean Harbors's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $4.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clean Harbors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clean Harbors (CLH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $243.80, compared to a current price of $291.20 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $4.98. Clean Harbors' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clean Harbors (CLH), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $4.98 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Clean Harbors (CLH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clean Harbors stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $291.20 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $243.80. GuruFocus considers Clean Harbors to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CLH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $4.98
  • GF Value™: $243.80 vs. price of $291.20 (19.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CLH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Clean Harbors Business Description

Other Exchanges CLH1:MexicoCH6:Germany
Address 42 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA, USA, 02061-9149
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 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.
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