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CLH · NYSE · United States · Hazardous Waste Management
In shortCLEAN HARBORS INC is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+2.4% last year).
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 11.2% | 54/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 6.5% | 46/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 14.7% | 74/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 9.0% | 60/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 2.33× | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 1.01× | 55/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 1.63× | 68/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 3.66 | 66/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 7.3% | 49/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 1.13× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 0 of 5 | 100/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 13.9% | 60/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 1.2% | 99/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 5.3% | 46/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -1.3% | 19/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3,806 | 5,167 | 5,409 | 5,890 | 6,031 |
| Cost of revenue | 2,610 | 3,544 | 3,746 | 4,066 | 4,145 |
| Gross profit | 1,196 | 1,623 | 1,663 | 1,824 | 1,886 |
| Selling, general & admin | 538 | 627 | 671 | 740 | 753 |
| Operating income | 348 | 635 | 612 | 670 | 673 |
| Pre-tax income | 270 | 538 | 503 | 533 | 528 |
| Income tax | 66 | 126 | 125 | 131 | 137 |
| Net income | 203 | 412 | 378 | 402 | 391 |
| Diluted EPS | $3.71 | $7.56 | $6.95 | $7.42 | $7.28 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
3.66 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
7/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated May 6, 2026