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Clean HarborsCLH -0.66%85 Days Sales Outstanding is 72.81 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 64.62. GuruFocus rates CLH with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $257.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 236 Waste Management companies, Clean Harbors ranks better than 58.9% on this metric.
Clean Harbors's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,384 Mil. Clean Harbors's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,735 Mil.
Hence, Clean Harbors's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 72.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clean Harbors's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
CLH'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 61.92 Med: 64.62 Max: 72.92
Current: 66.14
During the past 13 years, Clean Harbors's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 72.92. The lowest was 61.92. And the median was 64.62.
CLH's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 58.9% of 236
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 74.795
vs CLH: 66.14
Clean Harbors's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (74.90) to Jun. 2026 (72.81).
Clean Harbors (NYSE:CLH) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Clean Harbors Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Clean Harbors Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clean Harbors's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
CLH vs GFL, CWST, SGLA: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Clean Harbors's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Clean Harbors's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clean Harbors's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (CLH) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 72.81 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Clean Harbors and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 64.62. Over the past decade, Clean Harbors' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 61.92 to 72.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Clean Harbors ranks #97 out of 236 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Clean Harbors' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Clean Harbors' current Days Sales Outstanding of 72.81 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 64.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 61.92 to a high of 72.92. The Waste Management industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 74.80. Clean Harbors' value of 72.81 is 2.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clean Harbors ranks #97 out of 236 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Clean Harbors has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clean Harbors' Days Sales Outstanding compare to GFL and CWST?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Clean Harbors ranks #97 out of 236 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Clean Harbors in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 74.80. Clean Harbors' value of 72.81 is 2.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Clean Harbors' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 61.92 to 72.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.62 vs. the industry median of 74.80, Clean Harbors has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Sales Outstanding for a Waste Management company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Waste Management companies is 74.80, based on 236 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clean Harbors's current Days Sales Outstanding of 72.81 is 2.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Clean Harbors and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 74.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clean Harbors's current Days Sales Outstanding is 72.81, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 64.62. 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 $257.71, compared to a current price of $313.72 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 72.81, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 64.62 and 2.7% below the Waste Management industry median of 74.80. Clean Harbors' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clean Harbors (CLH), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 72.81 as of Jun. 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 $313.72 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $257.71.
GuruFocus considers Clean Harbors to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CLH:
Days Sales Outstanding: 72.81 (13% above median its 10-year median of 64.62)
GF Value™: $257.71 vs. price of $313.72 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.7% below the Waste Management median (#97 of 236)
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 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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