Clean HarborsCLH +0.93%87 Net Margin % is 4.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 4.82. GuruFocus rates CLH with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $243.43 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 242 Waste Management companies, Clean Harbors ranks better than 59.92% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Clean Harbors's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $63 Mil. Clean Harbors's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,460 Mil. Therefore, Clean Harbors's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clean Harbors's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CLH'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.45 Med: 4.82 Max: 7.97
Current: 6.53
CLH's Net Margin % is ranked better than 59.92% of 242
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 3.9
vs CLH: 6.53
Clean Harbors (NYSE:CLH) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Clean Harbors Net Margin % Related Terms
Clean Harbors Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clean Harbors's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Clean Harbors's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clean Harbors's Net 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 Net Margin % of 4.33% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Clean Harbors and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 4.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Clean Harbors ranks #97 out of 242 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Clean Harbors' Net Margin % too high?
Clean Harbors' current Net Margin % of 4.33% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 4.82. The Waste Management industry median Net Margin % is 3.90. Clean Harbors' value of 4.33% is 11% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clean Harbors ranks #97 out of 242 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' Net Margin % compare to GFL and CWST?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Clean Harbors ranks #97 out of 242 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Clean Harbors in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.90. Clean Harbors' value of 4.33% is 11% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.82 vs. the industry median of 3.90, 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 Net Margin % for a Waste Management company?
The median Net Margin % among Waste Management companies is 3.90, based on 242 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clean Harbors's current Net Margin % of 4.33% is 11% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Clean Harbors and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clean Harbors's current Net Margin % is 4.33%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 4.82. 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 $301.55 — trading 23.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.33%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 4.82 and 11% above the Waste Management industry median of 3.90. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clean Harbors (CLH), the current Net Margin % is 4.33% 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 $301.55 is trading 23.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $243.43.
GuruFocus considers Clean Harbors to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CLH:
Net Margin %: 4.33% (10% below median its 10-year median of 4.82)
GF Value™: $243.43 vs. price of $301.55 (23.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11% above the Waste Management median (#97 of 242)
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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