FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Clean Harbors's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-92 Mil. Clean Harbors's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,460 Mil. Therefore, Clean Harbors's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clean Harbors's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CLH'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.36 Med: 5.68 Max: 7.89
Current: 7.65
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Clean Harbors was 7.89%. The lowest was 1.36%. And the median was 5.68%.
CLH's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 65.69% of 239
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 2.64
vs CLH: 7.65
Clean Harbors FCF Margin % Related Terms
Clean Harbors FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clean Harbors's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Clean Harbors's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clean Harbors's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of -6.32% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Clean Harbors and its competitors. Over the past decade, Clean Harbors' FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.36 to 7.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Clean Harbors ranks #82 out of 239 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Clean Harbors' FCF Margin % too high?
Clean Harbors' current FCF Margin % is -6.32%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.36 to a high of 7.89. Based on the distribution chart, Clean Harbors ranks #82 out of 239 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' FCF Margin % compare to GFL and CWST?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Clean Harbors ranks #82 out of 239 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Clean Harbors in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.64. Historically, Clean Harbors' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.36 to 7.89 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Waste Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Waste Management companies is 2.64, based on 239 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Clean Harbors and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clean Harbors's current FCF Margin % is -6.32%. 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 $243.43, compared to a current price of $299.39 — trading 23% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -6.32%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clean Harbors (CLH), the current FCF Margin % is -6.32% 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 $299.39 is trading 23% above its estimated GF Value™ of $243.43.
GuruFocus considers Clean Harbors to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CLH:
FCF Margin %: -6.32%
GF Value™: $243.43 vs. price of $299.39 (23% above fair value)
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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