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Clean Harbors's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $609 Mil. Clean Harbors's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,014 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Clean Harbors's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $609 Mil. Clean Harbors's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,735 Mil. Therefore, Clean Harbors's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 35.09%.
Clean Harbors had a gross margin of 35.09% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Clean Harbors was 32.26%. The lowest was 29.85%. And the median was 30.86%.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Clean Harbors had a gross margin of 35.09% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Clean Harbors Gross Profit Related Terms
Clean Harbors Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clean Harbors's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Clean Harbors's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clean Harbors's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2,014 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Clean Harbors (CLH) has a Gross Profit of $2,014 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Clean Harbors and its competitors.
Is Clean Harbors' Gross Profit too high?
Clean Harbors' current Gross Profit is $2,014 Mil. Overall, Clean Harbors has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clean Harbors' Gross Profit compare to GFL and CWST?
Clean Harbors' Gross Profit of $2,014 Mil 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 Gross Profit for a Waste Management company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Clean Harbors and its competitors. Clean Harbors's current Gross Profit is $2,014 Mil. 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 $254.35, compared to a current price of $308.17 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $2,014 Mil. Clean Harbors' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clean Harbors (CLH), the current Gross Profit is $2,014 Mil 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 $308.17 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $254.35.
GuruFocus considers Clean Harbors to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CLH:
Gross Profit: $2,014 Mil
GF Value™: $254.35 vs. price of $308.17 (21.2% 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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