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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Clean Harbors's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $232 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $597 Mil.
Clean Harbors's pretax margin was 13.38%.
During the past 13 years, Clean Harbors's highest Pretax Margin was 10.41%. The lowest was 0.32%. And the median was 6.32%.
During the past 13 years, Clean Harbors's highest Pretax Margin was 10.41%. The lowest was 0.32%. And the median was 6.32%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Clean Harbors Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clean Harbors's Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Clean Harbors's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clean Harbors's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income 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 $597 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 Pre-Tax Income of $597 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Clean Harbors and its competitors.
Is Clean Harbors' Pre-Tax Income too high?
Clean Harbors' current Pre-Tax Income is $597 Mil. Overall, Clean Harbors has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clean Harbors' Pre-Tax Income compare to GFL and CWST?
Clean Harbors' Pre-Tax Income of $597 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 Pre-Tax Income for a Waste Management company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Clean Harbors and its competitors. Clean Harbors's current Pre-Tax Income is $597 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 $257.38, compared to a current price of $322.99 — trading 25.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $597 Mil. Clean Harbors' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clean Harbors (CLH), the current Pre-Tax Income is $597 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 $322.99 is trading 25.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $257.38.
GuruFocus considers Clean Harbors to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CLH:
Pre-Tax Income: $597 Mil
GF Value™: $257.38 vs. price of $322.99 (25.5% 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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