Clean Harbors (MEX:CLH1) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


MEX:CLH1 Clean Harbors Inc MEX:CLH1
57 GF Score
Price MXN5,215.50
GF Value MXN4,249.31
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Clean Harbors Moat Score?

Clean Harbors MEX:CLH1 57 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:CLH1 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,249.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 257 Waste Management companies, Clean Harbors ranks better than 97.67% on this metric.

Clean Harbors has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Clean Harbors has Narrow Moat: Clean Harbors benefits from a strong distribution network and economies of scale in the environmental services industry. It has some pricing power and customer loyalty, but faces competition and lacks significant regulatory barriers or exclusive licenses.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Clean Harbors might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Clean Harbors  (MEX:CLH1) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Clean Harbors Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:CLH1 vs GFL, CWST, NVRI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Clean Harbors's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Clean Harbors's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Clean Harbors's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Clean Harbors (MEX:CLH1) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Clean Harbors ranks #6 out of 257 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Clean Harbors' Moat Score too high?
Clean Harbors' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Clean Harbors ranks #6 out of 257 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clean Harbors has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clean Harbors' Moat Score compare to GFL and CWST?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Clean Harbors ranks #6 out of 257 companies for Moat Score. This places Clean Harbors in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Waste Management company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Clean Harbors's current Moat Score is 6. 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 (MEX:CLH1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,249.31, compared to a current price of MXN5,215.50 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Clean Harbors' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clean Harbors (MEX:CLH1), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 25, 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 (MEX:CLH1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clean Harbors stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN5,215.50 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,249.31. GuruFocus considers Clean Harbors to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CLH1:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: MXN4,249.31 vs. price of MXN5,215.50 (22.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CLH1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Clean Harbors Business Description

Other Exchanges CLH:USACH6: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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