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Clean HarborsCLH 87 EV-to-EBIT is 26.24 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 22.71. GuruFocus rates CLH with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $244.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 165 Waste Management companies, Clean Harbors ranks worse than 75.76% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Clean Harbors's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $17,522 Mil.
Clean Harbors's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $705 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Clean Harbors EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clean Harbors's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Waste Management subindustry, Clean Harbors's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Clean Harbors's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clean Harbors's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Clean Harbors's current Enterprise Value is $18,499 Mil.
Clean Harbors's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $705 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 26.24 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Clean Harbors and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 22.71. Over the past decade, Clean Harbors' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.75 to 53.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Clean Harbors ranks #125 out of 165 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 75.8%.
Is Clean Harbors' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Clean Harbors' current EV-to-EBIT of 26.24 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 22.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.75 to a high of 53.24. The Waste Management industry median EV-to-EBIT is 15.26. Clean Harbors' value of 26.24 is 72% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clean Harbors ranks #125 out of 165 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to GFL and CWST?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Clean Harbors ranks #125 out of 165 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Clean Harbors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 15.26. Clean Harbors' value of 26.24 is 72% above this benchmark. Historically, Clean Harbors' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.75 to 53.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.71 vs. the industry median of 15.26, Clean Harbors has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Waste Management company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Waste Management companies is 15.26, based on 165 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clean Harbors's current EV-to-EBIT of 26.24 is 72% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Clean Harbors and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 15.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clean Harbors's current EV-to-EBIT is 26.24, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 22.71. 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 $244.95, compared to a current price of $305.16 — trading 24.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 26.24, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 22.71 and 72% above the Waste Management industry median of 15.26. Clean Harbors' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clean Harbors (CLH), the current EV-to-EBIT is 26.24 as of Jul. 22, 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 $305.16 is trading 24.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $244.95.
GuruFocus considers Clean Harbors to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CLH:
EV-to-EBIT: 26.24 (16% above median its 10-year median of 22.71)
GF Value™: $244.95 vs. price of $305.16 (24.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72% above the Waste Management median (#125 of 165)
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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