CLH (Clean Harbors) Total Operating Expense: $1,241 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


CLH Clean Harbors Inc CLH
87 GF Score
Price $299.25
GF Value $243.47
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Clean Harbors Total Operating Expense?

Clean Harbors CLH -0.80% 87 Total Operating Expense is $1,241 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CLH with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $243.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Clean Harbors's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $326 Mil. Clean Harbors's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,241 Mil.

Clean Harbors Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Clean Harbors Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Clean Harbors Total Operating Expense Chart

Clean Harbors Annual Data
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Clean Harbors Quarterly Data
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Clean Harbors Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,241 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $1,241 Mil mean?
Clean Harbors (CLH) has a Total Operating Expense of $1,241 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Clean Harbors and its competitors.
Is Clean Harbors' Total Operating Expense too high?
Clean Harbors' current Total Operating Expense is $1,241 Mil. 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' Total Operating Expense compare to GFL and CWST?
Clean Harbors' Total Operating Expense of $1,241 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 Total Operating Expense for a Waste Management company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Clean Harbors and its competitors. Clean Harbors's current Total Operating Expense is $1,241 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 $243.47, compared to a current price of $299.25 — trading 22.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $1,241 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clean Harbors (CLH), the current Total Operating Expense is $1,241 Mil 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 $299.25 is trading 22.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $243.47. GuruFocus considers Clean Harbors to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CLH:

  • Total Operating Expense: $1,241 Mil
  • GF Value™: $243.47 vs. price of $299.25 (22.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

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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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